At a Glance
Median Income
$53,750
$38,498 per capita
Home Value
$109,600
Zillow: $226,940
Bachelor's Degree+
3.3%
87.3% high school+
Unemployment
2.6%
7.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.7%
15.6% smoking rate
How Hayward Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Hayward's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Hayward a Good Place to Live?
B
3.4 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Hayward residents earn a median household income of $53,750 , which is 28% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $38,498. The unemployment rate stands at 2.6% (28% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 832 business establishments, including 73 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Hayward is $109,600 , 61% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $226,940. The cost of living index is 98.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1967.
Education
3.3% of adults in Hayward hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(90% below the national average).
87.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Hayward has an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C).
Winters average 14°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 35.8 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population219
Median Age48.5 yrs
Density359/mi²
Male / Female42% / 58%
Foreign Born3.7%
Veterans5.1%
Economy
B+
Median Income$53,750
Per Capita$38,498
Unemployment2.6%
Poverty7.3%
County GDP$1,740M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,021
Housing
A+
Home Value$109,600
Rent
Ownership80.4%
Zillow$226,940
Housing Units107
Rent Burden19.2%
Health
Obesity34.7%
Diabetes9.0%
Smoking15.6%
Heart Disease5.3%
Premature Death7,899/100K
Climate
Avg Temp45°F
Rain35.8 in/yr
Elevation1,249 ft
Education
F
Bachelor's+3.3%
High School+87.3%
Graduate+1.1%
School Score5.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 60% / D 39%
Commute25 min
Broadband80.4%
Internet Speed139 Mbps
EV Stations6
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The median home in Hayward was built in 1967.
The nearest airport is Owatonna Degner Regional (33 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.448 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
15.5% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 139 Mbps.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.