Living in Hayden Lake, Idaho
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Hayden Lake · Census data 2020–2024
Hayden Lake has 834 residents with a median age of 53.7. The median household income is $108,750 (40% higher than the Idaho median), the median home value is $792,700, the median rent is $1,933/month.
Hayden Lake is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Hayden Lake at a glance
- Population
- 834
- Median age
- 53.7State: 37.3
- Median household income
- $108,750State: $77,800
- Median home value
- $792,700State: $418,600
- Median rent
- $1,933/moState: $1,238
- Homeowners
- 83.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 45.8%
- Average commute
- 20 min
Is Hayden Lake a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 40% higher than the Idaho median; an average commute of 20 minutes; unemployment of 1.2%; a poverty rate of 8.3%.
Cons: Home values 89% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Hayden Lake
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Hayden Lake the median home value is $792,700, 138% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,933 per month, which is 27.7% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,575 a month in housing costs.
Hayden Lake median household income
The median household income in Hayden Lake is $108,750 and the income per person is $66,771. 8.3% of residents live below the poverty line (Idaho: 10.6%).
Housing in Hayden Lake: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 426
- Owner-occupied
- 83.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 16.5%
- Vacant
- 24.4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1991
- Average household size
- 2.59
Hayden Lake demographics
- Population
- 834
- Median age
- 53.7
- Under 18
- 22.9%
- 65 and older
- 29.3%
- Households
- 322
- Foreign-born
- 3.1%
- Veterans
- 11.5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Hayden Lake ›
Education in Hayden Lake
45.8% of adults 25 and older in Hayden Lake have a bachelor's degree or higher (Idaho: 31.8%), and 16% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Hayden Lake
- Unemployment rate
- 1.2%State: 3.7%
- Average commute
- 20 minState: 22 min
- Work from home
- 21.3%
- Drive alone
- 77.2%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 96.9%
Hayden Lake vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hayden Lake | 834 | $108,750 | $792,700 | $1,933 |
| Hayden | 16,338 | $82,958 | $494,500 | $1,733 |
| Dalton Gardens | 2,496 | $80,000 | $803,600 | $856 |
| Coeur d'Alene | 56,447 | $72,338 | $483,500 | $1,468 |
| Huetter | 212 | $39,438 | $300,000 | $862 |
| Fernan Lake Village | 212 | $125,000 | $910,700 | — |
| Rathdrum | 10,874 | $86,563 | $444,100 | $1,459 |
| Post Falls | 43,391 | $82,183 | $477,400 | $1,469 |
| Hauser | 932 | $74,792 | $375,700 | — |
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What is the median household income in Hayden Lake, ID?
The median household income in Hayden Lake is $108,750, 40% higher than the Idaho median of $77,800 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Hayden Lake?
The median home value in Hayden Lake is $792,700, compared with $418,600 in Idaho.
How much is rent in Hayden Lake?
The median gross rent in Hayden Lake is $1,933 per month, about 27.7% of household income.
Is Hayden Lake, ID a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 40% higher than the Idaho median; an average commute of 20 minutes; unemployment of 1.2%; a poverty rate of 8.3%. Minuses: home values 89% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in Hayden Lake?
The median age in Hayden Lake is 53.7 years (Idaho: 37.3).
How long is the commute in Hayden Lake?
The average commute to work in Hayden Lake is 20 minutes; 21.3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Hayden Lake?
The unemployment rate in Hayden Lake is 1.2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Hayden Lake?
45.8% of adults in Hayden Lake have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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