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Hailey, ID
City in Blaine County, Idaho.
Population
9,665
Land area
4sq mi
People per sq mi
2,432
ZIP codes
0
Hailey and its ZIP codes
Hailey at a glance
- Hailey is about 104 times as dense as Idaho as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 26th among 232 cities and towns in Idaho.
- The median household income is $90,760, 17% above the Idaho median of $77,800.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $637,800 (52% above Idaho) and median rent is $1,460 a month.
Local data for Hailey, ID
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Hailey, ID, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$90,760
Poverty rate
7.4%
Median home value
$637,800
Median rent
$1,460/mo
Homeownership
71.0%
Bachelor's or higher
39.0%
Median age
41.3
Average commute
18.9 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (2,591), German Americans (1,708), Irish Americans (970).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Blaine County. PPP loans are for Hailey.
Unemployment rate
2.6%
Aug 2026, -0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$62,702
14,438 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$202,612
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$169M
FY 2026, $6,959 per person
How people get to work
Hailey, ID, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone67.2%
- Carpooled12.7%
- Public transit2.6%
- Walked3.4%
- Bicycle2.4%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.5%
- Worked from home10.3%
Average one-way commute: 18.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Hailey, ID, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: avalanche
Storm events since 1996
377
Countywide, mostly heavy snow
Flood insurance policies
377
2.8% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
88° / 16°F
17.5 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone11 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Hailey, ID, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
23.7%
U.S. 33.3% -9.6 pts
Diabetes
8.8%
U.S. 12.1% -3.3 pts
Smoking
10.0%
U.S. 12.8% -2.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
11.7%
U.S. 11.1% +0.6 pts
Cities near Hailey
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| BellevueCity | 3.8 mi | 1.5 |
| Sun ValleyCity | 12 mi | 9.6 |
| KetchumCity | 12 mi | 3.2 |
| GannettCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 2.6 |
| CareyCity | 23 mi | 3.5 |
| FairfieldCity | 28 mi | 0.9 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Hailey, ID in?
- Hailey is in Blaine County, Idaho.
- What is the population of Hailey, ID?
- About 9,665 people live in Hailey, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Hailey?
- Nearby places include Bellevue (3.8 mi), Sun Valley (12 mi), Ketchum (12 mi), Gannett (12 mi), Carey (23 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023