The Town FilesHailey, Idaho
City in Blaine County · population 9,161 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $637,800
- Household income
- $90,760
- Jan low / Jul high
- 16° / 88°
- Snow a year
- 85 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 0
- Median age
- 41.3
Hailey is a city of 9,161 people in Blaine County, Idaho. The median home is worth $637,800, above the typical Idaho town ($291,900). It ranks better for cycling than 97% of Idaho towns, hipper than 91% of Idaho towns, better for young professionals than 87% of Idaho towns.
How Hailey ranks
Percentile among Idaho towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Idaho towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Hailey is worth $637,800, above the typical Idaho town ($291,900). Homes cost about 7.0 times the median household income of $90,760, which is more affordable than 7% of Idaho towns. Median rent is $1,460 a month. 71.0% of households own their home.
| Housing | Hailey | Typical Idaho town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $637,800 | $291,900 |
| Median rent | $1,460 | $1,029 |
| Median household income | $90,760 | $66,924 |
| Home value ÷ income | 7.0× | 4.5× |
| Homeownership | 71.0% | 73.7% |
| Median year built | 1994 | 1977 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 5.2% | — |
Who lives in Hailey
| People | Hailey | Typical Idaho town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 41.3 | 36.6 |
| Age 65 and over | 12.8% | 16.5% |
| Under 18 | 24.3% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 39.0% | 21.7% |
| Below the poverty line | 7.4% | 11.4% |
| Veterans | 6.9% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 16.6% | — |
| Work from home | 10.3% | 8.4% |
| Average commute | 18.9 min | 22.2 min |
| Homes with broadband | 94.7% | 91.2% |
Weather in Hailey
July highs average 87.5°F and January lows 15.9°F. About 17.5 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 84.6 inches of snow (typical Idaho town: 38.8 in). Expect about 24 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 154 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
NOAA's Storm Events Database has no tornado within 10 miles of Hailey since 1950.
Severe weather in Blaine County since 1996
Blaine County has been included in 10 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, drought.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| September 5, 2022 | Fire | FM-5452: Ross Fork Fire |
| April 9, 2020 | Biological | DR-4534: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3467: Covid-19 |
| August 27, 2017 | Flood | DR-4333: Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides |
| August 15, 2013 | Fire | FM-5045: Beaver Creek Fire |
Jobs and pay in Blaine County
Blaine County had 14,374 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $60,713 a year. Unemployment was 2.7% in 2023; in Hailey itself the ACS puts it at 2.3%.
Public schools in Hailey
6 public schools with 2,402 students, about 12.8 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| WOOD RIVER HIGH SCHOOL | 9-12 | 981 | 14.9 |
| WOOD RIVER MIDDLE SCHOOL | 6-8 | 513 | 11.4 |
| ALTURAS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | PK-5 | 448 | 12.4 |
| HAILEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | PK-5 | 302 | 10.8 |
| SYRINGA MOUNTAIN CHARTER SCHOOL (charter) | K-8 | 109 | 13.6 |
| SILVER CREEK HIGH SCHOOL | 9-12 | 49 | 12.3 |
Towns near Hailey
- Bellevue, ID3.7 mi · 2,560 people · home $539,000
- Ketchum, ID12.6 mi · 3,555 people · home $824,000
Hailey questions
Is Hailey, Idaho a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Hailey scores better for retirees than 75% of Idaho towns and quieter than 33%. 12.8% of residents are 65 or older (median age 41.3).
How much does a house cost in Hailey?
The median owner-occupied home in Hailey is valued at $637,800 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $90,760, so homes cost about 7.0 times income. Median rent is $1,460 a month.
What is the weather like in Hailey?
July highs average 87.5°F and January lows 15.9°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 17.5 inches of precipitation a year and 84.6 inches of snow.
Does Hailey get tornadoes?
No tornado has been recorded within 10 miles of Hailey 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)