Livability Score

78
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities A+

There are lots of amenities close to this location.
Coffee (5) F
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Soda Shoppe Cafe
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Breathe Coffee House
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (11) B
Centennial Lanes
Bowling Alley
Hays Arts Center
Theatre Arts
AMC Hays 8
Cinema
Hays Community Theater
Theatre Arts
Ellis County Historical Society
Museum
Hays Aquatic Park
Water Park
Sternberg Museum of Natural History
Museum
Lewis Field Stadium
Stadium
Fort Hays Historic Site
Attraction
Fort Hays State Historic Site
Museum
FHSU Soccer Stadium
Stadium
Food and Drink (36) A+
G Herdt's Donuts & Shanda's Sweets
Sweets
Taco Grande
Fast Food
Domino's
Fast Food
Steinert Liquor
Alcohol
Papa Murphy's
Fast Food
Jimmy John's
Fast Food
Wendy's
Fast Food
Taco Bell
Fast Food
Sonic
Fast Food
Kaiser Liquor East
Alcohol
Nate's Liquor
Alcohol
Subway
Fast Food
Burger King
Fast Food
Dairy Queen
Fast Food
Gella's Lb Brewing
Bar
McDonald's
Fast Food
The Brass Rail
Bar
Taco Riendo
Fast Food
Sip N Spin
Bar
Daylight Donuts
Fast Food
8th Street Liquor
Alcohol
The Golden Q
Bar
The Fort Tavern & Patio Bar
Bar
Taco Shop
Fast Food
Toby Jugs
Bar
Fitness (6) A+
Munsch Fitness
Gym
Heartland Gymnastics Academy
Gym
Jump Start Health & Fitness
Gym
Southwind Crossfit
Gym
Main St 24 Hr Access Gym & Fitness
Gym
Hays Recreation Center
Gym
Hays Senior Center
Community Centre
Groceries (5) F
Dillons
Grocery Store
Augustine's Bakery
Bakery
Tang's Market
Grocery Store
Dillons
Grocery Store
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
Parks (39) A+
Hays City Boot Hill
Park
Massey Park
Park
Holy Family Elementary Playground
Playground
Massey Park Playground
Playground
Sonic Playground
Playground
Ekey Park
Park
Elizabeth Polly Park
Park
Whisnant Park
Park
Aubel Bickle Park
Park
Union Pacific Park
Park
Hickock Park
Park
Sunrise Park
Park
Daniel G. Rupp Park
Park
Hank Speier Ball Park
Park
Treat Park
Park
Optimist Playground
Park
Blue Star Memorial Highway Park
Park
Pratt Optimist Soccer Fields
Park
Lark's Park
Park
Dr. Howard Reynolds Nature Trails
Park
Dusty Glassman Ballfields
Park
Veterans Park
Park
Municipal Park
Park
Vineyard Park Nature Area
Park
Frontier Historical Park
Park
Shops (79) A+
Merle Norman Cosmetics
Beauty
Mane Attractions Salon
Hairdresser
Richard's Barber Shop
Hairdresser
The Continental Barber & Style Shop
Hairdresser
Vantage Barber Shop
Hairdresser
Flowers by Frances
Florist
Cricket Wireless
Electronics
HBC Inventory Closeout Corner
Home Improvement
Centennial Plaza
Mall
Northglen Antiques
Furniture
Heartland Building Center
Home Improvement
Tech Junkies
Electronics
Cerv's
Convenience Store
Viaero Wireless
Electronics
Verizon
Electronics
Ashley HomeStore
Furniture
Vanderbilt's
Shoes
Sears
Department Store
Dollar General
Discount Store
Lucky Nails & Spa
Beauty
Studio8
Hairdresser
Main St Beauty Salon & Supplies
Hairdresser
Revamp Salon
Hairdresser
Kwik Shop
Convenience Store
Vyve Business Solutions
Electronics
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commute F

Of all people who commute, 0.1% take public transportation in Hays.
Public Transit Stops (0)
Stops & Stations F
Workers Taking Public Transit
0.1% F
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cost of living A

The cost of living in Hays is 92/100 - which is 4% higher than Kansas.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. B
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax F
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crime D+

Hays crime rates are 2,363 per 100k, which is 2% lower than Kansas
Property Crime
1,956 crimes per 100k C-
Violent Crime
407 crimes per 100k D+
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employment C-

The median income in Hays is $52,135 - which is 3% lower than Kansas.
Med. Household Income
$52,135 F
Unemployment Rate
2.9% B+
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health A+

There are many hospitals, police and fire stations.
Health & Safety (15)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. A+
Cedar Lodge Dental Group
Dentist
Ellis County EMS Station 1
Ambulance Station
Ellis County Rural Fire Department Company 5
Fire Station
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Dillons Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Hays Fire Department
Fire Station
Riordan Clinic
Clinic
First Care Clinic
Clinic
Hays Police Department
Police
Hays Police Department
Police
Fort Hays State University Police Department
Police
Hays Medical Center
Hospital
Walmart Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Kansas Highway Patrol Troop D Headquarters
Police
Hays Fire Department Station 2 (Airport Station)
Fire Station
Air Quality
Median Air Quality A+
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housing A+

Hays home prices are $182,100 - which is 35% higher than Kansas
Home Price
$182,100 B-
Home Appreciation Rate
11% A-
Home Affordability
3.5x (home price to income ratio) B-
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schools C+

The Hays graduation rate is 90% - which is 4% higher than Kansas
School Test Scores
44% F
High School Grad. Rates
90% B+
Elementary Schools (7) A+
Holy Family Elementary
Lincoln Elem
Woodrow Wilson Elem
Hays Middle School
Roosevelt Elem
Kathryn O'Loughlin Mccarthy Elem
High Schools (2) F
Thomas More Prep-Marian High
Hays High
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ratings B

Hays has an overall rating of 72% from 5 reviews.
User Reviews (1)
From AreaVibes B-
User Surveys (4)
From AreaVibes B+
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Hays, Kansas: Former Wild West Frontier Outpost 3.5 rating By Anonymous ( May 10, 2018) I ended up moving to Hays in my 20's when I was appointed as a professor at Fort Hays State University. I have to admit it was a bit of a shock for me as I had been born and raised in New York. Things here in Kansas move at a different pace, but the Wild West hertiage grows on yo ...Read More u.

The Hays chamber of commerce organizes a lot of events here. The Chestnut Street District is the center of downtown, where there are many interestign shops. The Hays Parks Department also maintains between 10 and 20 parks, including Frontier Park and the Fort Hays State Historic Site, which includes a golf course and a grazing ground for American Bison (buffalo.) We also have Hays Aquatic Park here. Kids love it.

Frankly, it's not a very exciting place for entertainment, shopping, etc. I personally also get a little tired of the lack of thnic and cultural diversity. On the plus side, the Hays Arts Council operates galleries and exhibitions. A number of local artists manage their own galleries around the city. Read Less
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      A+ Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Hays? Yes, there are lots of amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Hays City Boot Hill
      Massey Park
      Holy Family Elementary Playground
      Massey Park Playground
      Sonic Playground
      Ekey Park
      Elizabeth Polly Park
      Whisnant Park

      Entertainment

      Centennial Lanes
      Hays Arts Center
      AMC Hays 8
      Hays Community Theater
      Ellis County Historical Society
      Hays Aquatic Park
      Sternberg Museum of Natural History
      Lewis Field Stadium

      Food & Drink

      G Herdt's Donuts & Shanda's Sweets
      Taco Grande
      Domino's
      Steinert Liquor
      Papa Murphy's
      Jimmy John's
      Wendy's
      Taco Bell

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in Hays? Of all people who commute, 0.1% take public transportation in Hays.
      Drive to Work
      86%

      9% higher than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      0%

      5% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      3%

      1% higher than the US average

      A Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Hays? The cost of living in Hays is 92/100 - which is 4% higher than Kansas.
      Hays
      92

      8% less expensive than average

      Kansas
      89

      11% less expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      D+ Crime

      What is the crime rate in Hays? Hays crime rates are 2,363, which are 2% lower than Kansas
      Total Crime
      2,363 per 100k people

      2% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 43

      2% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      2%

      Year over year crime is up

      C- Employment

      What is the median income in Hays? The median income in Hays is $52,135 which is 3% lower than Kansas.
      Median household income
      $52,1356% lower than the US average
      Income per capita
      $29,0443% lower than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      3%

      37% lower than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is Hays a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are many hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Hays Medical Center

      Pharmacies

      Walmart Pharmacy
      Dillons Pharmacy
      Walgreens

      Doctors

      A+ Housing

      What are Hays home prices? Hays home prices are $182,100 - which is 35% higher than Kansas
      Median home value
      $182,1001% lower than the US average
      Median rent price
      $72024% lower than the US average
      Home Ownership
      58%

      9% lower than the US average

      C+ Schools

      Does Hays have good schools? The Hays graduation rate is 90% - which is 4% higher than Kansas
      High school grad. rates
      90%

      8% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      44%

      9% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      13:1

      21% lower than the US average

      B User Ratings

      Is Hays a good place to live? Hays has an overall rating of 72% from 5 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      72%

      5 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      70%

      1 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      76%

      4 total surveys

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