Wisconsin · Metropolitan Area
Hayward is a small town in Wisconsin with a population of 2,549. Residents earn $40,085 per year, which is 47% below the national average.
Based on current data, Hayward receives an overall livability score of 2.7 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. Key strengths include low unemployment, low crime rates, affordable housing. Areas to be aware of include an elevated poverty rate, below-average incomes. Hayward has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.
The median household income in Hayward is $40,085, 47% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.6%. The poverty rate of 19.1% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 12 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in Hayward is $184,200, 35% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $691 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 4.6x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
Violent crime in Hayward is below the national average at 216 per 100,000 residents (U.S. avg: 380). Property crime occurs at a rate of 1,385 per 100,000, 29% below the national average.
23.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 90.2% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.8/10.
Hayward has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F. Winters average 12°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 31.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
| English Only | 95.9% |
| 22% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 4.1% |
| 69% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $40,085 |
| 47% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $28,958 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,016 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $67,532 |
| Unemployment | 2.6% |
| 28% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 19.1% |
| 54% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 1,215 |
| County GDP | $2,402M |
| Restaurants | 156 |
| Healthcare | 119 |
| Retail | 151 |
| Manufacturing | 54 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $4,924 |
| 41% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.67% |
| Commute Time | 12.3 min |
| Work from Home | 6.3% |
| Census Median | $184,200 |
| 35% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $354,800 |
| Census Median Rent | $691 |
| 41% below US avg |
| Studio | $797 |
| 1 Bedroom | $872 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,097 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,405 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,572 |
| Owner-Occupied | 58.0% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $4,924 |
| 41% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.67% |
| Obesity | 34.4% |
| 7% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 10.5% |
| Heart Disease | 5.9% |
| High Blood Pressure | 30.9% |
| Asthma | 11.5% |
| COPD | 6.7% |
| Stroke | 3.2% |
| Binge Drinking | 20.3% |
| Physical Inactivity | 28.9% |
| Depression | 25.6% |
| Mental Distress | 18.3% |
| Physical Distress | 14.3% |
| Insurance Rate | 91.5% |
| Checkup Rate | 75.1% |
| Premature Death | 8,763/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.9/10 |
| Exercise Access | 81.0% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 119 |
| Total Violent | 216.5/100K |
| 43% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 0.0/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 216.5/100K |
| Total Property | 1,385.3/100K |
| 29% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 129.9/100K |
| Theft | 1,212.1/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 43.3/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 6 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 41.5°F |
| 23% below US avg | |
| January Average | 12°F (-11°C) |
| July Average | 67°F (20°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 31.3 inches |
| 18% below US avg |
| AQI Median | 38.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,189 ft (362 m) |
| Area | 3.7 sq mi (9.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 683/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 46.0066°N, 91.4897°W |
| County FIPS | 55031 |
Winner: Democrat by 5.3 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 23.3% |
| 31% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 90.2% |
| School Test Score | 5.81 |
| RUCC Code 2 | Metro — 250K–1M |
| Population Density | 683/sq mi |
| Total Area | 3.7 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 1 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 1 |
| Public Libraries | 3 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 119 |
| Restaurants | 156 |
| Retail Stores | 151 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 6 |
| Avg Commute | 12.3 min |
| Work from Home | 6.3% |