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
Population Overview
Total Population
159,201
Census 2023
Population Density
3,474
per square mile
Land Area
45.8
square miles (118.7 km²)
Median Age
38.2 yrs
2% below US avg (38.9 yrs)
Gender Distribution
50.4%
Male
49.6%
Female
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 19.6% US: 61.6% |
| Black | 9% US: 12.4% |
| Hispanic | 40.9% US: 18.7% |
| Asian | 29.6% US: 5.9% |
| Other | 0.9% |
City vs. U.S. Average
White
19.6%
Black
9%
Hispanic
40.9%
Asian
29.6%
Thin line = U.S. average
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 39.6% US: 78.5% |
| Spanish | 60.3% US: 13.4% |
City vs. U.S. Average
English Only
39.6%
Spanish
60.3%
Thin line = U.S. average
Social Characteristics
Foreign Born
42.0%
Veterans
3.0%
50% below US avg (6%)
Disability
10.2%
22% below US avg (13%)
Health Insurance Coverage
94.3%
3% above US avg (91.4%)
Uninsured
5.7%
34% below US avg (8.6%)
Income Inequality (Gini)
0.493
US avg: 0.490 (0 = perfect equality, 1 = max inequality)
Complete Demographics Data
Population
| Total Population | 159,201 |
| Population Year | 2023 |
| Population Density | 3,474 / sq mi |
| Land Area | 45.8 sq mi |
| Median Age | 38.2 years |
Gender
| Male | 50.4% |
| Female | 49.6% |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 19.6% |
| Black or African American | 9.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 40.9% |
| Asian | 29.6% |
Language
| English Only | 39.6% |
| Spanish | 60.3% |
Social Indicators
| Foreign Born | 42.0% |
| Veterans | 3.0% |
| Disability | 10.2% |
| Health Insurance | 94.3% |
| Uninsured | 5.7% |
| Broadband Access | 93.7% |
| Gini Coefficient | 0.493 |
Classification
| USDA Rural-Urban Code | 1, Metro / 1 million+ |