In Hayes, Nebraska, the median home price is $300,906, compared with the Nebraska median of $277,327; median household income is $69,250; the population is 843; schools rate 6.9 out of 10; the violent crime rate is 251.8 per 100k; and the average commute is 28.7 minutes. Sources: Zillow Research and the US Census Bureau.
Data updated June 2026 - Source: Zillow Research
Hayes at a glance
Population
843
Median Household Income
$69,250
Typical Home Value
$300,906
School District Rating
6.9
Violent Crime Rate
251.8
Avg Commute Time
28.7
About Hayes
Hayes has a population of 843. The median home value is $300,906, 9% above the Nebraska median. Median household income is $69,250 (9% below the Nebraska median). The most populated towns are Hayes Center, Hamlet, and Fairfield.
Data comes from public sources including the U.S. Census Bureau, the National Center for Education Statistics, the FBI, the EPA, Zillow, and Redfin. Source attribution is shown on each metric.
Towns in Hayes
16 towns, by population.
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Hayes at a glance: frequently asked questions
- What is the population of Hayes?
- Hayes has a population of 843 based on the most recent US Census estimate.
- What is the median home price in Hayes?
- The median home value in Hayes is $300,906. Open the interactive map to see the distribution town by town.
- What is the median household income in Hayes?
- Median household income in Hayes is $69,250 per year, sourced from the US Census American Community Survey.
- What state is Hayes in?
- Hayes is in Nebraska.
- How many towns are in Hayes?
- Hayes contains 16 towns and municipalities. Click any town below or on the map to see its housing, school, and crime data.
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