This rating is a weighted average of commute time, crime rate, population, median salary, and more.
10/10
Overall value
This score adds annual household income and cost of living to the city rating.
9/10
Density (Population per mile²)
Compared to New York, Hailey has a very low population density. Hailey is perfect for those who like a quiet city.
2,462
Hailey
27,441
New York
2,462
Hailey
27,441
New York
City Info
Hailey, ID is a great place to live. It has its pros and cons like any city, but with a quality of life rating of 10/10 and an overall value of 9/10, it’s no surprise why so many people choose to live here.
Population density is a way of determining how crowded an area is. Hailey has a population density of 2,462, with 7,789 current residents.
Out of the 7,789 current residents, 51% are male and 49% are female. 61% of the residents are married and 39% are single.
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Residence
Air quality
Weather
57%
Sun
16%
Rain
81%
Snow
Condition
46°F average temperature
15 years
Median home age
$285,810
Median home price
-2.12%
Home appreciation rate
4.8%
Annual property tax
61.1%
Homes owned
31.6%
Homes rented
7.3%
Homes vacant
Residence
As for living in Hailey, the air quality is 97% and the weather, on average, is 57% sunny, 16% rainy, and 81% snowy. The average temperature is 46°F.
Whether you’re looking to buy or rent a home in Hailey, you should know that 61.1% of homes are owned while 31.6% of homes are rented, and 7.3% of homes are vacant. The median price of a home is $285,810, the median age of homes is 15 years, the annual home appreciation is -2.12% and the annual property tax is 4.80%.
When looking at the community of Hailey, it’s important to determine the crime rate. Hailey’s crime rate is 4 total number of crimes reported per 100,000 total population. The average age of residents in Hailey is 37 years and the breakdown of political affiliations is 65.71% Democratic, 32.53% Republican, and 1.77% Independent.
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Locale
Unemployment
8%
Education
Student teacher ratio 1:13
Occupation
Management, Business, Art & Sciences
15.4%
Sales & Office Occupations
26.2%
Service Occupations
15.6%
Production, Transportation & Material Moving
5.9%
Natural Resources, Construction & Maintenance
14.7%
90%
High school diploma
7%
Some college or associates degree
29%
Bachelors degree
10%
Graduate or professional degree
Locale
When looking at Hailey, it’s important to understand employment statistics. 8.30% of residents are unemployed in Hailey (which does not include the percentage of residents who are no longer in the labor force). Of the employed Hailey residents: 15.4% of employed residents work in the management and business field, 21.25% are in the arts and sciences field, 15.6% are in the customer service field, 26.2% are in the sales field, 0.80% work in farming, fishing, and forestry, 14.7% of employed residents work in the construction field, and 5.9% work in production. When it comes to education, the ratio of teachers to students is 1:13. The percentage of residents who have graduated high school is 90.24%, 6.96% of residents have an associate’s degree, 28.98% of residents have a bachelor’s degree, and 10.09% have a master’s degree.
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Transit
Average commute time
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Daily breakdown: by transport type
Public transportation
0%
Car
72%
Carpool
16%
Work at home
7%
Transit
If you plan on commuting to work in Hailey, you should be aware that the average commute time is 22 minutes, compared to the national average commute time of 26 minutes. When it comes to commuting, residents of Hailey have a few different options. 72% of commuters use their own cars, 16% of commuters carpool, 0% of commuters use the transit system, and 7% of residents work from home.