City profile · Minnesota · Census ACS 2023

Hayfield, MN

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

1,382
Residents
$69,688
Median income
$173,000
Median home
$1,407
Median rent (state)

Hayfield - the verdict

Out of every US city with 1,000+ residents, Hayfield places in the 49th percentile for household income. Source: Census ACS.

49th
percentile, household income
34th
percentile, home value
55th
percentile, median rent
📝 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: Hayfield, MN

Census ACS 2023 estimates count 1,382 residents in Hayfield, a small town within Minnesota. Median household income here is $69,688 per year, below the median for U.S. cities on this measure, with a poverty rate of 11.8%. Home values in Hayfield run a median of $173,000, and the median resident age is 36.0 years. Educational attainment runs 17.6% of adults with a bachelor's degree or higher. Separately, 62.7% of working-age residents are in the labor force.

The Census Building Permit Survey recorded 3 residential units authorized here in 2024 (Construction Slowdown), down 40% from five years earlier.

Minnesota tracks close to the national cost-of-living baseline: the state registers 98.6 on a 100-equals-national-average index (Near Average) per BEA Regional Price Parities 2024. HUD Fair Market Rent for a typical two-bedroom in this state is $1,407 per month. Statewide, average monthly utility bills in Minnesota run around $225, per EIA 2023 residential energy data. Natural-hazard exposure scores 14.2 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (Very Low).

Population

1,382 residents

Census ACS 2023 - Minnesota

Median Household Income

$69,688 /yr

Poverty 11.8%

Cost of Living Index (state)

98.6 (US=100)

Near Average - BEA RPP 2024, Minnesota average

How does Hayfield compare to other US cities?

Where Hayfield sits among all US cities (population 1,000+) on each measure, computed live from Census and FBI data.

Household income 49% higher than other cities
Home value 34% pricier than other cities
Median rent 55% pricier than other cities

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

How we calculate these percentiles & ranks

Each percentile compares Hayfield against every qualifying US city; each in-state rank narrows that to Minnesota only. Full formula and direction notes: methodology.

Minnesota-relative analysis

Poverty Rate places Hayfield toward the top of Minnesota's cities

Among the 785 Minnesota cities PlainCities tracks with reported poverty rate data, Hayfield ranks #145 - the 81st percentile within the state. This is a different, narrower cut than the nationwide percentiles above: it compares Hayfield only against its own state's cities, not the full US field.

Median Household Income
#365 of 775
53rd percentile in Minnesota
Median Gross Rent
#182 of 785
75th percentile in Minnesota
Median Home Value
#386 of 774
50th percentile in Minnesota
Poverty Rate
#145 of 785
81st percentile in Minnesota
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
#486 of 784
37th percentile in Minnesota

Ranked by raw value (highest first); a higher rank is not automatically "better" for every measure, see each metric's own context above. This is a comparison within Minnesota only, not a livability score. See the methodology for the source and calculation.

49thIncome percentile

49th percentile nationally for median household income. Source: Census ACS 2023 / FBI UCR 2023.

How Hayfield's home value compares nationally

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

$173,000 Among the most affordable more affordable than 66% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $175,000–$200,000: 1,229 US cities (8%). Above this entry. $200,000–$225,000: 1,035 US cities (7%). Above this entry. $225,000–$250,000: 976 US cities (6%). Above this entry. $250,000–$275,000: 754 US cities (5%). Above this entry. $275,000–$300,000: 712 US cities (5%). Above this entry. $300,000–$325,000: 521 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $325,000–$350,000: 526 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $350,000–$375,000: 465 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $375,000–$400,000: 393 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $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. Hayfield $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 - Hayfield, MN Hayfield, MN's reported median household income shown against the U.S. national quintile-share pattern (not Hayfield, MN-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 Hayfield, MN median $69,688/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%
Hayfield, MN'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 Hayfield, MN. Diagonal = perfect equality.

Key socioeconomic indicators

Bachelor's degree or higher (adults 25+) 17.6%

Census ACS S1501, educational attainment

Poverty rate (households below FPL) 11.8%

Census ACS S1701, poverty status

Labor force participation (adults 16+) 62.7%

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

Population
1,382
Median Income
$69,688
Median Home Value
$173,000
Median Age
36.0
Poverty Rate
11.8%
Labor force participation
62.7%
Bachelor's Degree+
17.6%

Schools

Total Schools
2
Public schools in this city

Population Change

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

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1,355 residents1,360 residents1,365 residents1,370 residents1,375 residents1,380 residents 202020212022202320242025 1,365 residents 1,358 residents ▼ -0.5%
Hayfield's Census PEP population estimates, 2020–2025.

Housing Supply

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

📉 Construction Slowdown
Total Permits (2024)
3
housing units authorized
Single-Family
1
detached homes
Multifamily
2
apartments & condos
Supply Intensity
2.2
permits per 1,000 residents

5-Year Permit Trend (2019–2024)

Year Total
2019 5
2020 7
2021 6
2022 3
2023 2
2024 3

Permit volume decreased 40% from 2019 to 2024.

Commute Patterns

How workers travel to work, Census ACS 2023

Drive Alone
78.3%
Carpool
8.2%
Public Transit
0.4%
Walk
4.7%
Work from Home
7.8%
Other
0.6%

Based on 681 workers 16 and over.

Monthly Utility Costs

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

Electricity
$95
avg/month
Natural Gas
$85
avg/month
Water & Sewer
$45
avg/month
Total Utilities
$225
estimated/month

Estimates reflect Minnesota 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 Minnesota state average from BEA; rent and hazard risk are county-level figures from HUD and FEMA for the county Hayfield sits in

Cost of Living Index
98.6
Near Average
US average = 100 · BEA RPP 2024
Typical 2-BR Rent
$1,407/mo
HUD Fair Market Rent
County-level FMR estimate
Natural Hazard Risk
14.2 / 100
Very Low
FEMA NRI composite score (county)

Similar Cities in Minnesota

Renville
1,397 people
Tonka Bay
1,361 people
Appleton
1,360 people
Fulda
1,348 people
Babbitt
1,420 people
Richmond
1,336 people

Cities of a Similar Size Nationwide

Population-matched peers from other states, closest to Hayfield's 1,382 residents (Census ACS 5-Year 2023).

Casa Blanca, AZ
1,382 people
Tuckerman, AR
1,382 people
Cypress Quarters, FL
1,382 people
Choudrant, LA
1,382 people
Hinsdale, NH
1,382 people
Hurt, VA
1,382 people

Cities with a Similar Household Income Nationwide

Median-household-income-matched peers from other states, closest to Hayfield's $69,688 (Census ACS 5-Year 2023, table B19013).

Haralson, GA
$69,688 median income
Gridley, IL
$69,688 median income
Randall, IA
$69,688 median income
Church Hill, MD
$69,688 median income
Saddle Butte, MT
$69,688 median income
Champion Heights, OH
$69,688 median income

Race & Ethnicity Composition

Race and ethnicity - Hayfield, MN 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 Hayfield, MN - Census ACS, OMB race + ethnicity categories RACE, sums to 100% 84.1% 9.4% ETHNICITY, Hispanic or Latino (any race) 3.9% White 84.1% Black or African American 9.4% Asian 1.3% American Indian 0.0% Native Hawaiian 0.0% Some other race 3.2% Two or more races 2.0% 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 Hayfield compares to nearby Minnesota cities

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

City Population Median Household Income
Hayfield (this city) 1,382 $69,688
Renville 1,397 $73,750
Tonka Bay 1,361 $151,563
Appleton 1,360 $40,117
Census ACS 5-year FIPS MN NCES CCD Census BPS 2024 OMB Bulletin 23-01

What do people ask about Hayfield, MN?

What is the population of Hayfield, MN? +

Hayfield, MN counts 1,382 residents according to U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.

What is the median household income in Hayfield, MN? +

Hayfield households earn a median of $69,688 annually, based on Census ACS 2023 data.

What is the cost of living in Hayfield? +

BEA does not publish a city-level cost-of-living figure for Hayfield; the closest available measure is the Minnesota state average, a cost of living index of 98.6 (U.S. average = 100), rated "Near Average" based on BEA Regional Price Parities 2024 data. Costs within Minnesota vary by metro area.

What is the median home value in Hayfield, MN? +

A typical home in Hayfield is worth $173,000, according to Census ACS 2023 estimates.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year 2023, 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.

Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.

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

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