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Hayward, WI
Full City Profile · Wisconsin · Douglas County County
2.7
/5.0
C+
Fair
2,549
Population
683/sq mi density
$40,085
Median Income
$28,958 per capita
$184,200
Home Value
$354,800 Zillow
$691
Median Rent
29.0% income on rent
42°F
Avg Temperature
249 sunny days/yr
348
Violent Crime/100K
2,134 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.0 / 5.0
$40,085 median income, 2.6% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.1 / 5.0
$184,200 home value, $691/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
348 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.9 / 5.0
23.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$184,200
35% below
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$691/mo
41% below
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
58.0%
11% below US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
1,367
Median year built: 1978
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$184,200
Zillow (ZHVI)
$354,800
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
58.0%
Owner-Occupied
42.0%
Renter-Occupied
US avg: 65.4% owner-occupied
Fair Market Rents (HUD FY2026)
Studio
$797/mo
1 Bedroom
$872/mo
2 Bedroom
$1,097/mo
3 Bedroom
$1,405/mo
4 Bedroom
$1,572/mo
Census median rent:
$691/mo
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
29.0%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
6% below US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1978
Average age of housing stock: 48 years
Homeownership Rate
58.0%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $184,200 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $354,800 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $691 |
| FMR Studio | $797 |
| FMR 1-Bedroom | $872 |
| FMR 2-Bedroom | $1,097 |
| FMR 3-Bedroom | $1,405 |
| FMR 4-Bedroom | $1,572 |
Market
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 58.0% |
| Renter-Occupied | 42.0% |
| Homeownership Rate | 58.0% |
| Total Housing Units | 1,367 |
| Median Year Built | 1978 |
| Rent Burden | 29.0% |