Hayes is a small town of 477 in Louisiana, with a median household income of N/A
and a 21.9% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 87 (US average = 100), which is
13% below the national average.
Strengths:
Hayes stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B).
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include longer commutes, an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Hayes is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Hayes 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: 86.7
Hayes's overall cost of living index is 86.7,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Hayes costs roughly 13% less than the average American city.
Metric
Hayes, LA
National Avg
Median Home Value
$189,200
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
N/A
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
70.2%
65.9%
Median Household Income
N/A
$74,755
Crime & Safety
High Crime
Hayes's violent crime rate is 707.3 per 100,000 residents
— 86% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
707.3 /100k
Property Crime
3316.5 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Hayes is served primarily by Calcasieu Parish.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.1:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Hayes, LA
National Avg
School District
Calcasieu Parish
—
Elementary Schools
33
—
Middle Schools
11
—
High Schools
9
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
12.1:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
19.6%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
79.4%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Hayes sees average highs of 61.4°F in January
and 91.4°F in July,
with 61.6 inches of annual precipitation
and 0.1 inches of snow per year.
Hayes's cost of living index is 87, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Hayes roughly 13% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $189,200 and median rent is N/A/month.
Hayes's violent crime rate is 707.3 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 3316.5 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Hayes are operated by Calcasieu Parish.
The district has 33 elementary, 11 middle, and 9 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.1:1. 19.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Hayes, LA has a population of 477, a median household income of N/A, and an unemployment rate of 21.9%.
It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
Hayes averages 61.4°F in January and 91.4°F in July. Annual rainfall is 61.6 inches
with about 0.1 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Hayes, LA is covered by 2 ZIP codes: 70646, 70630.
The population of Hayes, Louisiana is 477 with a median age of 30.1. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Hayes: cost of living index 87 (100 = US average), median home $189,200, median household income N/A, crime index 175 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Hayes side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
