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Hailey, ID


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Hailey, Idaho

Hailey, Idaho is 95 miles E of Boise, Idaho (center to center) and 434 miles E of Portland, Oregon. It is in Blaine county. The population of the city is 6,200.

The People and Families of Hailey

In Hailey, about 57% of adults are married. Kids are seemingly everywhere in Hailey.

It's notable that men are disproportionately common in the city.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Hailey had a median family income of $56,379. Hailey is one of the richer cities in Idaho. A large stable middle class is one of the strengths of the city. There aren't a lot of poor people in Hailey. The people of the city can point with pride to the large number of college graduates in the the city. A sizable number of people in Hailey work from home.

Political Inclinations

Among Hailey political contributors, George W. Bush was favored among Presidential candidates in 2004, with $10,355. The Republican party attracted the largest share of donations from the city.

Crime and Safety

Crime is quite low in Hailey.

Hailey Housing

Of the housing in Hailey, approximately 66% is occupied by their owners. Newer housing units are not uncommon in the city. Real estate taxes per home are higher in Hailey than most places in Idaho.

Commuting

In Hailey, 88% of commuters drive to work. The layout of the city makes walking and bicycling easier than most places.

High Points

Hailey strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Idaho):

CategoryTrophy
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. State)
Top 2%trophyHailey Well-Paid Single Men
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. State)
Top 2%trophyHailey Well-Paid Single Women
College Educated Adults
(vs. State)
Top 3%trophyHailey College Educated Adults
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. State)
Top 3%trophyHailey People in Middle Class or Better
Median Family Income
(vs. State)
Top 4%trophyHailey Median Family Income
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. State)
Top 5%trophyHailey Low Rate of Poverty
Low Violent Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 6%Hailey Low Violent Crime
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)
Top 12%Hailey Racial Diversity
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)
Top 15%Hailey Walking and Biking to Work
Low Property Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 17%Hailey Low Property Crime

Comparative Profile of Hailey, ID

Comparing Hailey to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Idaho (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Male Share of the Population97
Children Under 5 Years Old96
Well-Paid Single Men810
Well-Paid Single Women710
Racial Diversity69
Age of the Population35
Female Share of the Population24
Senior Citizens11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size64
Portion of People Married53

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults910
People Above Poverty710
Median Family Income710
People in Middle Class or Better610

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home109
Walking and Biking to Work98
Short Commute Times76
Public Transportation Use24

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built1010
Seasonal and Vacation Housing98
Affordability of Property Taxes62
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals69
People Living Alone45
Affordability of Rents31

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime109
Low Property Crime98

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