Moving to Hayden, Idaho

Hayden, Idaho is a small city located in Kootenai County, Idaho. It is situated in the Coeur d’Alene metropolitan statistical area, which is part of the Spokane-Spokane Valley-Coeur d’Alene combined statistical area. Hayden has a population of approximately 13,000 people and covers an area of about 7.3 square miles.

The city was founded in 1907 and named after the railroad engineer who built the railroad line through the area, John E. Hayden. The city is surrounded by beautiful mountain views and lush green forests that make it an ideal place for outdoor activities like hiking, fishing, and camping.

Hayden has a variety of amenities that make it an attractive place to live. There are several shopping centers and restaurants where residents can find everything they need without having to leave town. The Hayden Lake Country Club offers golfing, tennis courts, swimming pools, and other recreational activities for residents to enjoy year round. In addition to these amenities there are several parks located throughout the city including Liberty Park which features a walking path along with picnic areas and playgrounds for kids to enjoy while spending time outdoors with friends or family members.

The city also offers a variety of educational opportunities for its residents with multiple schools including elementary schools like Lake City Elementary School as well as middle schools such as Westwood Middle School and high schools such as Central High School making it easy for families to find quality education in their local community.

Hayden also has plenty of entertainment options available throughout the year ranging from festivals like the Annual Wine & Music Festival held every summer to family friendly events like Movies in the Park which takes place during July each year on Fridays at Liberty Park. In addition there are many great restaurants located in town that offer delicious meals perfect for any occasion or budget type making it easy for residents to enjoy dining out with friends or family members whenever they choose too!

Overall Hayden is an excellent place to live offering its residents a variety of amenities that make life convenient while still providing plenty of opportunities for entertainment, recreation and education all within close proximity! Whether you’re looking for a great place to raise your family or just looking for somewhere peaceful yet full of activities you’ll be sure to find what you’re looking for here within this charming city.

Population: 9,159. Estimated population in July 2024: 11,906 (+30.0% change)
Males: 4,460 (48.7%), Females: 4,699 (51.3%)

Kootenai County

Zip code: 83835

Demographics

Median resident age: 35.3 years
Median household income: $37,097
Median house value: $119,500

Population by Race

Races in Hayden:

  • White Non-Hispanic (94.9%)
  • Hispanic (2.4%)
  • American Indian (1.5%)
  • Two or more races (1.4%)
  • Other race (0.9%)

Ancestries: German (24.8%), English (17.7%), Irish (12.8%), United States (6.9%), Norwegian (5.7%), French (5.3%).

Elevation: 2278 feet

Land area: 7.8 square miles

Map of Hayden, ID

Population by Education

For population 25 years and over in Hayden

  • High school or higher: 87.5%
  • Bachelor’s degree or higher: 19.4%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 5.5%
  • Unemployed: 6.7%
  • Mean travel time to work: 18.6 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Hayden city

  • Never married: 16.3%
  • Now married: 65.6%
  • Separated: 1.0%
  • Widowed: 5.7%
  • Divorced: 11.4%

3.0% Foreign born (0.8% North America, 0.8% Asia, 0.6% Latin America, 0.4% Europe, 0.3% Oceania).

Population change in the 1990s: +4,249 (+86.5%).

Hospitals

Hospitals/medical centers near Hayden:

  • KOOTENAI MEDICAL CENTER (about 7 miles; COEUR D’ALENE, ID)
  • VALLEY HOSPITAL & MEDICAL CENTER (about 31 miles; SPOKANE, WA)
  • BENEWAH COMMUNITY HOSPITAL (about 37 miles; SAINT MARIES, ID)

Airports

Airports certified for carrier operations nearest to Hayden:

  • COEUR D’ALENE AIR TERM (about 3 miles; COEUR D’ALENE, ID; Abbreviation: COE)
  • SPOKANE INTL (about 53 miles; SPOKANE, WA; Abbreviation: GEG)
  • FAIRCHILD AFB (about 61 miles; SPOKANE, WA; Abbreviation: SKA)

Other public-use airports nearest to Hayden:

  • BROOKS (about 7 miles; COEUR D’ALENE, ID; Abbreviation: S76)
  • SILVERWOOD (about 12 miles; ATHOL, ID; Abbreviation: S62)
  • PRIEST RIVER MUNI (about 31 miles; PRIEST RIVER, ID; Abbreviation: 1S6)

Colleges and Universities

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Hayden:

  • NORTH IDAHO COLLEGE (about 7 miles; COEUR D’ALENE, ID; Full-time enrollment: 2,988)
  • SPOKANE COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 39 miles; SPOKANE, WA; Full-time enrollment: 5,564)
  • GONZAGA UNIVERSITY (about 46 miles; SPOKANE, WA; Full-time enrollment: 3,860)
  • SPOKANE FALLS COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 50 miles; SPOKANE, WA; Full-time enrollment: 6,284)
  • EASTERN WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY (about 60 miles; CHENEY, WA; Full-time enrollment: 7,852)
  • UNIVERSITY OF IDAHO (about 64 miles; MOSCOW, ID; Full-time enrollment: 9,823)
  • WASHINGTON STATE UNIVERSITY (about 87 miles; PULLMAN, WA; Full-time enrollment: 18,110)

Libraries

Library in Hayden:

  • KOOTENAI-SHOSHONE DISTRICT (Operating income: $1,029,098; Location: 8385 N GOVERNMENT WY; 130,009 books; 4,563 audio materials; 2,378 video materials; 183 serial subscriptions)