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Hayward, CA

Aggregated across 4 ZIP codes in Hayward.

Population: 191,800 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Hayward, CA is $917,107 — down 2.6% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $984,750 after a median 21 days on market. Typical rent runs $2,641/month. 39 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Very High, with earthquake, inland flooding, coastal flooding the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 10.7% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$917,107

Typical home value

-2.6%

1-year change

21

Median days on market

Very High

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$917,107
1-year appreciation
-2.6%
3-year appreciation
-2.6%
5-year appreciation
-0.3%
10-year appreciation
+52.1%
Peak value since 2000 (May 2022)
$1.04M
House Price Index (state)
423.4 (-0.3% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$984,750
Median list price
$962,196
Median price per sqft
$584
1-year sale-price change
-0.1%
Median days on market
21 days
Homes sold (recent period)
242
For-sale inventory
260
Sale-to-list ratio
102.0%
Active listings
192
1-year forecast
+0.7%
Days to pending
34 days
New listings (monthly)
90

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$2,641/mo
1-year rent change
+3.5%
Studio fair-market rent
$2,088/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$2,290/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$2,805/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$3,592/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$4,250/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (High)
110.7 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
32.5¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$22.00/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
7.40%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.73%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
39
Elementary schools
21
Middle schools
3
High schools
11
Charter schools
6
Avg student-teacher ratio
22.7 : 1
School districts serving the area
Knowledge Enlightens You (KEY) Academy District, Hayward Unified, San Lorenzo Unified
Schools include
Knowledge Enlightens You (KEY) Academy, Burbank Elementary, Cherryland Elementary, East Avenue Elementary, Fairview Elementary

Source: NCES school directory, 2024-25 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Very High
Top hazards (county)
earthquake, inland flooding, coastal flooding, heat wave, landslide
Notable hazard ratings (county)
earthquake: Very High · inland flooding: Very High · heat wave: Relatively High · wildfire: Relatively High · landslide: Relatively High · coastal flooding: Relatively High
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims (varies by location)
Zone A
NFIP flood claims on record
38
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 97% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
5.4%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Hewlett-Packard (620-640 Page Mill Road) (12.8 mi)
Flood zones vary by property. Look up a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA NFIP flood-insurance claims (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
57.5°F
Average high
68.5°F
Average low
46.5°F
Annual precipitation
30.8 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
10a (extreme annual low 30 to 35°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
48
Days with Good air quality
197
Days with Moderate air quality
155
Highest AQI recorded (year)
130

Source: EPA annual air quality index (county-level)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
12.8 / 20
Transit service frequency
587
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
97,863
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
89,780

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
11
Nearest national park
Eugene O'Neill National Historic Site (11 mi)
National parks include
Eugene O'Neill National Historic Site, San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park, Alcatraz Island
Airports within 30 mi
16
Nearest airport
Boneyard Airstrip (1 mi)
Nearest major airport
San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport (OAK) (8 mi)
Hospitals in or near a typical ZIP here
47
Hospitals include
ST ROSE HOSPITAL, PENINSULA MEDICAL CENTER, CALIFORNIA PACIFIC MEDICAL CTR-DAVIES CAMPUS HOSP
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.7 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.0 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
446
Solar radiation rating
Good (5.0 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data (same ZIP, else within ~40 mi) · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-11,985 tax filers

Source: IRS SOI county-to-county migration (county-level; published with a multi-year lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1973
Housing built before 1970
44.3%
Housing built 2000 or later
15.6%
Median annual property tax
$6,340
Mean commute to work
28 min
Households with broadband internet
82.5%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
670,154
Average weekly wage
$1,931
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Professional Services, Accommodation & Food
Annual residential building permits (county)
2,778

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

HaywardState medianUS median
Typical home value$917,107$695,380$288,527
Median sale price$984,750$696,000$325,000
Median days on market21 days39 days51 days
Typical rent$2,641/mo$2,786/mo$1,809/mo
Median annual property tax$6,340$4,533$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the typical home value in Hayward, CA?
$917,107.
What is the median sale price in Hayward, CA?
$984,750.
How long do homes take to sell in Hayward, CA?
Median days on market: 21 days.
What is typical rent in Hayward, CA?
Typical rent: $2,641/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Hayward, CA?
Overall risk: Very High (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: earthquake, inland flooding, coastal flooding, heat wave, landslide.
Is Hayward, CA in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property across the city. 38 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claims are on record; the most common zone among them is A. Check a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
What is the wildfire risk in Hayward, CA?
Risk to homes is higher than 97% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Hayward, CA?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Hayward, CA?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Hayward, CA?
39 schools (21 elementary, 3 middle, 11 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is Hayward, CA walkable?
Walkability index: 12.8/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Hayward, CA?
Good. Median AQI: 48. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Hayward, CA?
Regional Price Parity: 110.7 (100 = US average) (High) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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