The Town FilesHayden, Colorado
Town in Routt County · population 1,941 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $407,900
- Household income
- $90,804
- Jan low / Jul high
- 8° / 86°
- Snow a year
- 113 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 0
- Median age
- 38.0
Hayden is a town of 1,941 people in Routt County, Colorado. The median home is worth $407,900, below the typical Colorado town ($471,100). It ranks easier by car than 85% of Colorado towns, better for a vacation home than 74% of Colorado towns.
How Hayden ranks
Percentile among Colorado towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Colorado towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Hayden is worth $407,900, below the typical Colorado town ($471,100). Homes cost about 4.5 times the median household income of $90,804, which is more affordable than 68% of Colorado towns. Median rent is $1,784 a month. 78.3% of households own their home.
| Housing | Hayden | Typical Colorado town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $407,900 | $471,100 |
| Median rent | $1,784 | $1,582 |
| Median household income | $90,804 | $86,246 |
| Home value ÷ income | 4.5× | 5.1× |
| Homeownership | 78.3% | 72.7% |
| Median year built | 1976 | 1982 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 2.5% | — |
Who lives in Hayden
| People | Hayden | Typical Colorado town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 38.0 | 40.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 16.9% | 16.9% |
| Under 18 | 19.0% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 24.1% | 37.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 6.6% | 8.8% |
| Veterans | 6.4% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 5.9% | — |
| Work from home | 11.3% | 15.3% |
| Average commute | 26.9 min | 24.2 min |
| Homes with broadband | 93.9% | 92.9% |
Weather in Hayden
July highs average 85.8°F and January lows 8.1°F. About 18.4 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 113.0 inches of snow (typical Colorado town: 47.4 in). Expect about 13 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 197 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
NOAA's Storm Events Database has no tornado within 10 miles of Hayden since 1950.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 1 times; the largest was 1.75 inches on April 22, 1992.
Severe weather in Routt County since 1996
Routt County has been included in 6 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, drought.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| March 28, 2020 | Biological | DR-4498: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3436: Covid-19 |
| September 5, 2005 | Coastal Storm | EM-3224: Hurricane Katrina Evacuation |
| June 19, 2002 | Fire | DR-1421: Wildfires |
| July 27, 1984 | Flood | DR-719: Severe Storms, Mudslides, Landslides & Flooding |
Jobs and pay in Routt County
Routt County had 16,768 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $60,252 a year. Unemployment was 2.5% in 2023; in Hayden itself the ACS puts it at 3.9%.
Public schools in Hayden
3 public schools with 446 students, about 13.5 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hayden Valley Elementary School | PK-5 | 238 | 14.0 |
| Hayden High School | 9-12 | 123 | 15.4 |
| Hayden Middle School | 6-8 | 85 | 10.6 |
Towns near Hayden
- Craig, CO15.4 mi · 9,060 people · home $278,500
- Oak Creek, CO22.1 mi · 889 people · home $377,300
- Steamboat Springs, CO23.2 mi · 13,224 people · home $981,800
Hayden questions
Is Hayden, Colorado a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Hayden scores better for retirees than 38% of Colorado towns and quieter than 48%. 16.9% of residents are 65 or older (median age 38.0).
How much does a house cost in Hayden?
The median owner-occupied home in Hayden is valued at $407,900 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $90,804, so homes cost about 4.5 times income. Median rent is $1,784 a month.
What is the weather like in Hayden?
July highs average 85.8°F and January lows 8.1°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 18.4 inches of precipitation a year and 113.0 inches of snow.
Does Hayden get tornadoes?
No tornado has been recorded within 10 miles of Hayden in NOAA's Storm Events Database since 1950.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)