City profile
Hayden, ID
Kootenai County · Population 16,338
Hayden is a town in Kootenai County, ID with about 16,338 residents and a typical home value near $494,000. It is 7 miles from Coeur d’Alene, ID, which shapes its climate, healthcare access and amenities.
Climate
Climate type
mountain_alpine
Winter avg
30°F
Summer avg
70°F
Sunny days / yr
175
Home prices & cost of living
Median home price
$494,500
Typical monthly housing
$2,917
Cost of living (100 = U.S.)
107
Taxes
- Property tax
- 0.56%
- State income tax (top)
- 5.695%
- Social Security
- Not taxed
- Pensions
- Partly exempt
- Sales tax (state + avg. local)
- 6.03%
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively Low · county score 79/100
Top hazards: Landslide, Winter weather, Cold wave
Nearest major airport
36 mi to Spokane International Airport (GEG)
Political lean (2024 county vote)
Leans Republican · 23% Democratic / 75% Republican
Community
Population
16,338
Black population
0.5%
County
Kootenai County
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2025–2026 trends
2026 market trends
- ▸ID is gaining retirees — a sign of strong retiree services and community
- ▸Home prices are softening in 2026 — more room to negotiate
- ▸Climate/cost risks to check: wildfire smoke
Highlights
- About 16,338 residents
- Typical home value about $494,000
- 7 miles from Coeur d’Alene, ID
Trade-offs
- Smaller community with fewer local amenities
- Scores for this place are estimated from Census data and the nearest major city
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