Hayward, CA
Full City Profile · California · San Mateo County County
2.9
/5.0
C+
Fair
159,201
Population
3,474/sq mi density
$113,775
Median Income
$44,613 per capita
$820,700
Home Value
$820,844 Zillow
$2,360
Median Rent
32.0% income on rent
60°F
Avg Temperature
486
Violent Crime/100K
3,706 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$113,775 median income, 5.9% unemployment
C+
Affordability
2.6 / 5.0
$820,700 home value, $2,360/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
486 violent crimes/100K (28% above avg)
B+
Education
3.6 / 5.0
32.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$820,700
191% above
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$2,360/mo
103% above
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
56.9%
13% below US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
52,115
Median year built: 1972
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$820,700
Zillow (ZHVI)
$820,844
Redfin Median Sale
$870,000
Median Sale Price
$870,000
Median List Price
$849,000
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
56.9%
Owner-Occupied
43.1%
Renter-Occupied
US avg: 65.4% owner-occupied
Fair Market Rents (HUD FY2026)
Studio
$1,513/mo
1 Bedroom
$1,647/mo
2 Bedroom
$2,053/mo
3 Bedroom
$2,752/mo
4 Bedroom
$3,165/mo
Census median rent:
$2,360/mo
· Zillow rent:
$2,566/mo
Market Indicators (Redfin)
Median Sale Price
$870,000
Median Days on Market
15 days
Sale-to-List Ratio
1.0%
Buyers market
Homes Sold
48
Price Drops
13.2%
of listings with price reduction
Price Per Sq Ft
$528
Active Inventory
121
homes for sale
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
32.0%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
3% above US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1972
Average age of housing stock: 54 years
Homeownership Rate
56.9%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $820,700 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $820,844 |
| Redfin Median Sale | $870,000 |
| Median Sale Price | $870,000 |
| Median List Price | $849,000 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $528 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $2,360 |
| Zillow Rent (ZORI) | $2,566 |
| FMR Studio | $1,513 |
| FMR 1-Bedroom | $1,647 |
| FMR 2-Bedroom | $2,053 |
| FMR 3-Bedroom | $2,752 |
| FMR 4-Bedroom | $3,165 |
Market
| Days on Market | 15 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 1.0% |
| Price Drops | 13.2% |
| Homes Sold | 48 |
| Active Inventory | 121 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $528 |
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 56.9% |
| Renter-Occupied | 43.1% |
| Homeownership Rate | 56.9% |
| Total Housing Units | 52,115 |
| Median Year Built | 1972 |
| Rent Burden | 32.0% |