City profile · Colorado · Census ACS 2023

Hayden, CO

Population, income, housing, safety, climate and schools for Hayden - drawn straight from Census ACS, FBI UCR, NOAA, NCES, HUD and FEMA, refreshed on the 2024–2025 release cycle.

2,010
Residents
$97,917
Median income
$394,400
Median home
$2,022
Median rent (state)

Hayden - the verdict

Nationally, Hayden sits in the 76th percentile for household income and the 60th percentile for safety among US cities with a population of 1,000 or more. Source: Census ACS + FBI UCR.

76th
percentile, household income
77th
percentile, home value
84th
percentile, median rent
60th
percentile, safety
📝 How we sourced this

Population, income, and housing-cost figures come from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-year estimates (B-series tables). Crime data uses FBI UCR; climate uses NOAA Climate Normals; school counts come from NCES Common Core of Data; permits use the Census Building Permits Survey (BPS). See our methodology page for the full ETL pipeline and OMB / FIPS join keys.

Data Snapshot: Hayden, CO

Colorado's Hayden is a small town, with 2,010 residents per the latest Census Bureau ACS figures. The typical household in Hayden brings in $97,917 a year, placing it in the top quartile of U.S. cities for household income, with a poverty rate of 7.6%. Typical homes in Hayden are valued around $394,400, and the median resident age is 36.6 years. About 25.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, while 65.1% of working-age residents are in the labor force.

In 2024, 0 residential building permits were authorized in Hayden (No Permits), per Census BPS data. Hayden reports a comparatively low crime rate: per-100,000 total crime stands at 1096.6 in FBI UCR data, below the national average (a voluntary reporting program, read this as reporting activity, not a definitive danger score). The annual average temperature per NOAA climate normals runs 43.7°F with 18.4 inches of precipitation per year and 113.0 inches of snowfall.

Colorado carries a cost-of-living premium: on BEA's 100-equals-national-average cost index, Colorado scores 103.1 (Above Average), per the 2024 Regional Price Parities release. Statewide, HUD pegs Fair Market Rent for a two-bedroom unit at $2,022 monthly. Monthly utility costs average around $202 across Colorado, per EIA 2023 residential energy estimates. FEMA's National Risk Index rates natural-hazard exposure at 33.4 out of 100 (Very Low).

Population

2,010 residents

Census ACS 2023 - Colorado

Median Household Income

$97,917 /yr

Poverty 7.6%

Cost of Living Index (state)

103.1 (US=100)

Above Average - BEA RPP 2024, Colorado average

How does Hayden compare to other US cities?

Hayden measured against every US city with 1,000+ residents, computed live from the same Census and FBI data shown throughout this page.

Household income 76% higher than other cities
Home value 77% pricier than other cities
Median rent 84% pricier than other cities
Safety 60% safer than other cities

"Safer than" reflects total crime rate from FBI UCR; the others use Census ACS estimates.

Zoom in to just Colorado and the picture shifts: Hayden ranks #43 of 116 Colorado cities by lowest crime rate, a different read than the national percentile above.

How we calculate these percentiles & ranks

For each metric we count every US city with population 1,000+ and a non-null value, then compute what share of them fall below Hayden's value: round(cities-below ÷ total × 100). Safety is inverted (percentile = share of cities with a higher crime rate) so a higher number always means safer. The in-state rank narrows that same crime-rate comparison to only the cities PlainCities tracks in Colorado, breaking ties alphabetically. See the methodology page for the full source-to-figure lineage.

76thIncome percentile
60thSafety percentile

76th percentile nationally for median household income · 60th percentile for safety (lower crime rate). Source: Census ACS 2023 / FBI UCR 2023.

Hayden's profile vs. every US city

Income, affordability, and safety percentile

Hayden's percentile rank on 3 favorable-direction measures (income, affordability, safety) vs. every tracked US city -- higher on every axis is more favorable. Not a composite quality score, just the arithmetic mean of the axes shown. 3-axis radar comparing 1 series across Income, Affordability, Safety. IncomeAffordabilitySafety 52 Avg. percentile National median
Hayden's percentile rank on 3 favorable-direction measures (income, affordability, safety) vs. every tracked US city -- higher on every axis is more favorable. Not a composite quality score, just the arithmetic mean of the axes shown.

How Hayden's home value compares nationally

Median home value vs. every US city (population 1,000+)

$394,400 23rd percentile more affordable than 23% of 15,600 US cities

$0–$25,000: 5 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $25,000–$50,000: 54 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $50,000–$75,000: 352 US cities (2%). Below this entry. $75,000–$100,000: 1,086 US cities (7%). Below this entry. $100,000–$125,000: 1,516 US cities (10%). Below this entry. $125,000–$150,000: 1,170 US cities (8%). Below this entry. $150,000–$175,000: 1,278 US cities (8%). Below this entry. $175,000–$200,000: 1,229 US cities (8%). Below this entry. $200,000–$225,000: 1,035 US cities (7%). Below this entry. $225,000–$250,000: 976 US cities (6%). Below this entry. $250,000–$275,000: 754 US cities (5%). Below this entry. $275,000–$300,000: 712 US cities (5%). Below this entry. $300,000–$325,000: 521 US cities (3%). Below this entry. $325,000–$350,000: 526 US cities (3%). Below this entry. $350,000–$375,000: 465 US cities (3%). Below this entry. $375,000–$400,000: 393 US cities (3%). This entry sits in this band. $400,000–$425,000: 317 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $425,000–$450,000: 300 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $450,000–$475,000: 307 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $475,000–$500,000: 250 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $500,000–$525,000: 160 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $525,000–$550,000: 156 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $550,000–$575,000: 172 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $575,000–$600,000: 172 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $600,000–$625,000: 163 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $625,000–$650,000: 167 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $650,000–$675,000: 135 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $675,000–$700,000: 101 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $700,000–$725,000: 95 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $725,000–$750,000: 71 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $750,000–$775,000: 65 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $775,000–$800,000: 70 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $800,000–$825,000: 57 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $825,000–$850,000: 67 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $850,000–$875,000: 60 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $875,000–$900,000: 58 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $900,000–$925,000: 47 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $925,000–$950,000: 37 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $950,000–$975,000: 31 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $975,000–$1,000,000: 470 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $1,000,000–$1,025,000: 0 US cities (0%). Above this entry. Hayden $0 $1,025,000 every US city, bucketed by value

Each bar is a $25K-wide band; taller bars hold more US cities. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2023

Income distribution context

Household income distribution - Hayden, CO Hayden, CO's reported median household income shown against the U.S. national quintile-share pattern (not Hayden, CO-specific quintile data). The Lorenz curve traces the national cumulative income share against cumulative population share, perfect equality is the diagonal; observed inequality bows below. $ Household Income Distribution Hayden, CO median $97,917/yr, vs. U.S. national quintile pattern QUINTILE SHARE OF AGGREGATE INCOME Lowest 20% 3.4% Second 20% 9.2% Middle 20% 15.1% Fourth 20% 23.2% Top 20% 49.1% LORENZ CURVE cumulative income vs. population 100% 0% 100% pop. 0%
Hayden, CO's median household income (Census ACS 5-year estimate) plotted against the U.S. national income-quintile distribution pattern for context; the quintile shares and Lorenz curve are national figures, not computed specifically for Hayden, CO. Diagonal = perfect equality.

Key socioeconomic indicators

Bachelor's degree or higher (adults 25+) 25.8%

Census ACS S1501, educational attainment

Poverty rate (households below FPL) 7.6%

Census ACS S1701, poverty status

Labor force participation (adults 16+) 65.1%

Census ACS S2301, share of working-age residents in the labor force

Population
2,010
Median Income
$97,917
Median Home Value
$394,400
Median Age
36.6
Poverty Rate
7.6%
Labor force participation
65.1%
Bachelor's Degree+
25.8%

Safety & Crime

Total Crime Rate
1096.6
per 100,000 residents
Violent Crime
156.7
per 100,000 residents
Property Crime
939.9
per 100,000 residents

Reflects incidents reported to the FBI's Uniform Crime Reporting program — agency participation is voluntary and reporting completeness varies by jurisdiction and year, so this reflects reporting activity, not a definitive danger score. Not adjusted for tourism, commuter, or daytime population.

Climate

Avg Temperature
43.7°F
Annual Precipitation
18.4"
Annual Snowfall
113.0"

Schools

Total Schools
3
Public schools in this city

Population Change

Annual U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP) estimates, 2020–2025

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1,900 residents2,000 residents2,100 residents2,200 residents2,300 residents 202020212022202320242025 1,932 residents 2,250 residents ▲ +16.5%
Hayden's Census PEP population estimates, 2020–2025.

Housing Supply

Census Bureau Building Permits Survey (BPS) - annual residential permits authorized

Total Permits (2024)
0
housing units authorized
Single-Family
0
detached homes
Multifamily
0
apartments & condos

5-Year Permit Trend (2019–2024)

Year Total
2019 0
2020 0

Commute Patterns

How workers travel to work, Census ACS 2023

Drive Alone
83.9%
Carpool
1.0%
Public Transit
4.7%
Walk
3.7%
Work from Home
6.6%

Based on 1,054 workers 16 and over.

Monthly Utility Costs

State-average estimates for Colorado - EIA 2023 residential energy data

Electricity
$90
avg/month
Natural Gas
$62
avg/month
Water & Sewer
$50
avg/month
Total Utilities
$202
estimated/month

Estimates reflect Colorado state averages. Actual costs vary by home size, usage, and local rates. Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) 2023.

Living Costs & Risk

Cost of living is a Colorado state average from BEA; rent and hazard risk are county-level figures from HUD and FEMA for the county Hayden sits in

Cost of Living Index
103.1
Above Average
US average = 100 · BEA RPP 2024
Typical 2-BR Rent
$2,022/mo
HUD Fair Market Rent
County-level FMR estimate
Natural Hazard Risk
33.4 / 100
Very Low
FEMA NRI composite score (county)

Similar Cities in Colorado

Idaho Springs
1,968 people
Columbine Valley
2,084 people
Lyons
1,927 people
Laporte
2,123 people
Keenesburg
1,866 people
Hudson
1,844 people

Cities of a Similar Size Nationwide

Population-matched peers from other states, closest to Hayden's 2,010 residents (Census ACS 5-Year 2023).

Cabazon, CA
2,010 people
Marion, KS
2,010 people
Elsberry, MO
2,010 people
Sugar City, ID
2,011 people
Harwich Port, MA
2,011 people
Bloomfield, MO
2,011 people

Cities with a Similar Household Income Nationwide

Median-household-income-matched peers from other states, closest to Hayden's $97,917 (Census ACS 5-Year 2023, table B19013).

Lake Delta, NY
$97,917 median income
Newtown, OH
$97,917 median income
Glendon, PA
$97,917 median income
Duarte, CA
$97,952 median income
Bay Park, NY
$97,880 median income
Captains Cove, VA
$97,880 median income

Race & Ethnicity Composition

Race and ethnicity - Hayden, CO Race categories sum to one hundred percent per Census methodology. Hispanic or Latino is shown separately as an ethnicity overlay; it cuts across all race categories per OMB Directive 15. Race & Ethnicity Composition Hayden, CO - Census ACS, OMB race + ethnicity categories RACE, sums to 100% 85.5% 11.5% ETHNICITY, Hispanic or Latino (any race) 14.7% White 85.5% Black or African American 0.0% Asian 0.7% American Indian 0.0% Native Hawaiian 0.0% Some other race 2.3% Two or more races 11.5% Per OMB Directive 15: Hispanic/Latino ethnicity is reported separately from the race categories.
Race categories sum to 100%. Hispanic or Latino ethnicity is reported separately and cuts across race per Census/OMB methodology.

City-level race and ethnicity, Census ACS 5-year 2023 (tables B02001, B03001), OMB Directive 15 categories.

How Hayden compares to nearby Colorado cities

Population + median household income, sourced from Census Bureau ACS 5-year B01001 (population) and B19013 (median household income).

City Population Median Household Income
Hayden (this city) 2,010 $97,917
Idaho Springs 1,968 $85,450
Columbine Valley 2,084 $250,001
Lyons 1,927 $132,589
Census ACS 5-year FIPS CO FBI UCR NOAA Normals NCES CCD Census BPS 2024 OMB Bulletin 23-01

What do people ask about Hayden, CO?

What is the population of Hayden, CO? +

The population of Hayden, CO stands at 2,010 according to U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.

What is the median household income in Hayden, CO? +

The median household income in Hayden is $97,917 per year, based on Census ACS 2023 data.

What is the cost of living in Hayden? +

BEA does not publish a city-level cost-of-living figure for Hayden; the closest available measure is the Colorado state average, a cost of living index of 103.1 (U.S. average = 100), rated "Above Average" based on BEA Regional Price Parities 2024 data. Costs within Colorado vary by metro area.

Is Hayden, CO safe? +

Hayden has a total crime rate of 1096.6 per 100,000 residents, which is below the national average. This reflects incidents reported to the FBI UCR program, not a definitive safety score -- agency reporting is voluntary and completeness varies by jurisdiction.

What is the median home value in Hayden, CO? +

A typical home in Hayden is worth $394,400, according to Census ACS 2023 estimates.

What is the climate like in Hayden? +

The average annual temperature in Hayden runs 43.7°F, 18.4 inches of precipitation, and 113.0 inches of snowfall per year. Source: NOAA Climate Normals.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year 2023, FBI UCR, NOAA Climate Normals, NCES CCD, Census BPS 2024, Census ACS B08301/B08136, U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) 2023, BEA Regional Price Parities 2024, HUD Fair Market Rents 2026, FEMA National Risk Index.

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Primary sources: Census ACS, FBI UCR, NOAA Climate Normals, NCES.

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