What are the schools like in Hayden, CO?

Hayden is served primarily by Hayden School District No. Re 1. The district operates 1 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 13.4:1.

What is the median household income in Hayden?

The median household income in Hayden, CO is $74,028 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 1.4%.

What is the weather like in Hayden, CO?

Hayden has an average high temperature of 30.1°F in January and 85.8°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 18.4 inches and annual snowfall averages 113.0 inches.

Hayden, CO Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Hayden, CO affordable or expensive?

Hayden's cost of living index is 100, where 100 represents the national average. This means Hayden is 0% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $332,600 and the median rent is $1,396 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Hayden, CO?

Hayden has a violent crime rate of 156.7 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 939.9 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Hayden, CO a Good Place to Live?

Hayden is a small town of 2,057 in Colorado, with a median household income of $74,028 and a 1.4% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 100 (US average = 100), which is 0% below the national average.

Strengths: Hayden stands out for lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (B), short average commutes.

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Hayden is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Hayden city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 99.9

Hayden's overall cost of living index is 99.9, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Hayden costs roughly 0% less than the average American city.

Metric	Hayden, CO	National Avg
Median Home Value	$332,600	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,396	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	77.7%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$74,028	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Hayden's violent crime rate is 156.7 per 100,000 residents — 59% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

156.7 /100k

Property Crime

939.9 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Hayden is served primarily by Hayden School District No. Re 1. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.4:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Hayden, CO	National Avg
School District	Hayden School District No. Re 1	—
Elementary Schools	1	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	13.4:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	28.5%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	97.7%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Hayden sees average highs of 30.1°F in January and 85.8°F in July, with 18.4 inches of annual precipitation and 113.0 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Hayden, CO
Average High — January	30.1°F
Average High — July	85.8°F
Annual Precipitation	18.4"
Annual Snowfall	113.0"

Demographics

Metric	Hayden, CO	National Avg
Population	2,057	—
Median Age	36.9	38.9
Unemployment Rate	1.4%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	25.3 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	89.4%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	3.6%	18.9%
Asian	1.2%	6.3%
Under 18	21.9%	22.2%
65 and over	14.0%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

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ZIP Codes in Hayden

Hayden, CO is covered by 1 ZIP code:

81639

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hayden, CO affordable or expensive?

Hayden's cost of living index is 100, where 100 is the national average. That makes Hayden roughly 0% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $332,600 and median rent is $1,396/month.

What is the crime rate in Hayden, CO?

Hayden's violent crime rate is 156.7 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 939.9 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Hayden?

Public schools in Hayden are operated by Hayden School District No. Re 1. The district has 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.4:1. 28.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Hayden, CO a good place to live?

Hayden, CO has a population of 2,057, a median household income of $74,028, and an unemployment rate of 1.4%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Hayden?

Hayden averages 30.1°F in January and 85.8°F in July. Annual rainfall is 18.4 inches with about 113.0 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Hayden?

Hayden, CO is covered by 1 ZIP code: 81639.

What is the population of Hayden?

The population of Hayden, Colorado is 2,057 with a median age of 36.9. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Hayden?

Key numbers for living in Hayden: cost of living index 100 (100 = US average), median home $332,600, median household income $74,028, crime index 43 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Hayden side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.