At a Glance
Median Income
$40,085
$28,958 per capita
Home Value
$184,200
Zillow: $376,628
Median Rent
$691/mo
29.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
731/100K
1,731/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
23.3%
90.2% high school+
Unemployment
4.5%
19.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.4%
18.2% 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?
C+
2.7 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Hayward residents earn a median household income of $40,085 , which is 47% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $28,958. The unemployment rate stands at 4.5% (25% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 19.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,215 business establishments, including 156 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Hayward is $184,200 , 35% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $376,628. Median rent is $691/month, with 29.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 94.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1978.
Safety & Crime
Hayward reports 731 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 92% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,731/100K.
Education
23.3% of adults in Hayward hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(31% below the national average).
90.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Hayward has an average annual temperature of 42°F (5°C).
Winters average 12°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 31.3 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population2,549
Median Age42.6 yrs
Density683/mi²
Male / Female53% / 48%
Foreign Born1.5%
Veterans7.6%
Economy
C+
Median Income$40,085
Per Capita$28,958
Unemployment4.5%
Poverty19.1%
County GDP$2,402M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,016
Housing
A
Home Value$184,200
Rent$691
Ownership58.0%
Zillow$376,628
Housing Units1,367
Rent Burden29.0%
Crime
F
Violent731/100K
Property1,731/100K
Health
Obesity34.4%
Diabetes10.5%
Smoking18.2%
Heart Disease5.9%
Premature Death8,763/100K
Climate
Avg Temp42°F
Rain31.3 in/yr
Elevation1,189 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+23.3%
High School+90.2%
Graduate+6.8%
School Score5.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 47% / D 52%
Commute12 min
Broadband85.6%
Internet Speed104 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries3
Did You Know?
The median home in Hayward was built in 1978.
The nearest airport is Rice Lake Regional/Carl's Field (43 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.421 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
17.0% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 104 Mbps.
There are 156 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.