About Hayden
Hayden, ID is a close-knit town located in northwestern Idaho, home to 16,924 residents as of the latest Census estimates.
Officially, Hayden is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 10.54 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 1,606 residents per square mile.
📰 Hayden News Today
- Hayden City Council to set guardrails on city's AI use KREM · Aug 17
- Health officials warn of harmful bacteria in North Idaho’s Fernan Lake, north end of Hayden Lake Idaho Capital Sun · Aug 7
- Angela Newburn Obituary, Age 41 - June 24, 2026 - Hayden, Idaho OregonLive.com · Jul 30
- Douglas Wheeler Obituary (1943 - 2026) - Hayden, ID - Coeur d'Alene / Post Falls Press Legacy obituary · Aug 9
- Hayden Air Quality Index (AQI) and USA Air Pollution IQAir · Jun 22
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Hayden Unique
- A top-25 city in Idaho by population (#17 of 198 incorporated places).
- One of 5 places in the US named Hayden — but the Idaho one has a character all its own.
- Positioned in northwestern Idaho, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
Why People Love It Here
- The sweet spot: real amenities without big-city congestion.
- Local businesses and schools anchored by a stable resident base of 16,924.
- Easy reach of Coeur d'Alene (5 mi) — commute to the city, live where it's calm.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Hayden
- Capone's Pub & Grill — american
- Kaffee Meister (café)
- Rustler's Roost — breakfast
- Belle's Brunch House
- Blue Plate Cafe — american
- Chomper Cafe
- Cuppa Columbian Caffe — coffee shop (café)
- Golden Glo Espresso — coffee shop (café)
- Great Escapes Espresso — coffee shop (café)
- Japanese Steakhouse Sushi — japanese
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🎡 Fun Things to Do
- Bird Aviation Museum & Invention Center · Museum
- Jeff Weir Art Gallery & Studio · Art gallery
- Raptor Reef Indoor Waterpark · Water park
- Triple Play Family Fun Park · Attraction
Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Hayden
- Belgrave Park reviews ★
- Bill Boggs Memorial Field reviews ★
- Broadmoore Park reviews ★
- Croffoot Park reviews ★
- Emerald Green Park reviews ★
- Landings Park reviews ★
- McIntire Family Park reviews ★
- Stoddard Park reviews ★
- Sunshine Park reviews ★
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in Hayden
- HAYDEN CANYON CHARTER SCHOOL
- NORTHWEST EXPEDITION ACADEMY
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateIdaho
TypeCity
Population (2024)16,924
Rank in state#17 of 198
Land area10.54 sq mi
Density1,606/sq mi
Coordinates47.7685, -116.8012