Hayward, CA
Demographics And Statistics
Living In Hayward, California Summary
Life in Hayward research summary. HomeSnacks has been using Saturday Night Science to research the quality of life in Hayward over the past nine years using Census, FBI, Zillow, and other primary data sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Hayward:
The population in Hayward is 159,201.
The median home value in Hayward is $832,981.
The median income in Hayward is $113,775.
The cost of living in Hayward is 174 which is 1.7x higher than the national average.
The median rent in Hayward is $2,360.
The unemployment rate in Hayward is 5.9%.
The poverty rate in Hayward is 9.5%.
The average high in Hayward is 67.8° and the average low is 49.9°.
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Hayward, CA Crime Report
Crime in Hayward summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Hayward. Key points include:
There were 6,342 total crimes in Hayward in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Hayward is 4,133.8 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Hayward is 477.1 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Hayward is 3,656.7 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Hayward is 95.06% above the national average.
Total Crimes
Above National Average
Crime In Hayward Comparison Table
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Hayward / 100k People |
California / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 6,342 | 4,133.8 | 2,564.5 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 732 | 477.1 | 486.0 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 12 | 7.8 | 4.5 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 267 | 174.0 | 119.1 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 381 | 248.3 | 325.8 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 5,610 | 3,656.7 | 2,078.4 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 559 | 364.4 | 305.8 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 2,939 | 1,915.7 | 1,345.2 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 2,112 | 1,376.6 | 427.5 | 259.0 |
Hayward, CA Cost Of Living
Cost of living in Hayward summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Hayward. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around California. Key points include:
The cost of living in Hayward is 174 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Hayward is 1.7x higher than the national average.
The median home value in Hayward is $832,981.
The median income in Hayward is $113,775.
Hayward's Overall Cost Of Living
Higher Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Hayward Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Hayward | California | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 174 | 141 | 100 | |
| Services | 116 | 110 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 119 | 112 | 100 | |
| Health | 122 | 110 | 100 | |
| Housing | 298 | 195 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 127 | 125 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 135 | 128 | 100 | |
Hayward, CA Weather
The average high in Hayward is 67.8° and the average low is 49.9°.
There are 42.8 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 21.8 inches of precipitation each year with 0.0 inches of snow.
| Stat | Hayward |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 67.8 |
| Average Annual Low | 49.9 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 42.8 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 21.8 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 0.0 |
Average High
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Hayward, CA Photos
1 Reviews & Comments About Hayward
/5
HomeSnacks User - 2018-08-01 13:18:01.448187
The crime was low. The community college offer good classes for residents of California at affordable rates. The area is quiet and peaceful.
Favorite place was to go to the Mall nearby the place I lived.
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Hayward Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Hayward
The current population in Hayward is 159,201. The population has increased 12.5% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 159,201 | -0.9% |
| 2022 | 160,602 | -1.0% |
| 2021 | 162,254 | 2.2% |
| 2020 | 158,817 | -0.3% |
| 2019 | 159,293 | 0.7% |
| 2018 | 158,241 | 0.8% |
| 2017 | 156,917 | 1.6% |
| 2016 | 154,507 | 1.4% |
| 2015 | 152,401 | 1.9% |
| 2014 | 149,596 | 1.7% |
| 2013 | 147,163 | 1.4% |
| 2012 | 145,165 | 1.6% |
| 2011 | 142,936 | 1.0% |
| 2010 | 141,498 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Hayward
Hayward is:
13.1% White with 20,912 White residents.
8.7% African American with 13,863 African American residents.
0.2% American Indian with 396 American Indian residents.
29.1% Asian with 46,260 Asian residents.
2.5% Hawaiian with 3,928 Hawaiian residents.
0.6% Other with 886 Other residents.
4.9% Two Or More with 7,837 Two Or More residents.
40.9% Hispanic with 65,119 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Hayward | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 13.1% | 34.6% | 58.2% |
| African American | 8.7% | 5.3% | 12.0% |
| American Indian | 0.2% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 29.1% | 15.1% | 5.7% |
| Hawaiian | 2.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Two Or More | 4.9% | 4.1% | 3.9% |
| Hispanic | 40.9% | 39.8% | 19.0% |
Gender in Hayward
Hayward is 49.6% female with 78,986 female residents.
Hayward is 50.4% male with 80,215 male residents.
| Gender | Hayward | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.6% | 50.0% | 50.5% |
| Male | 50.4% | 50.0% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Hayward for adults over 25
11.0% of adults in Hayward completed < 9th grade.
7.0% of adults in Hayward completed 9-12th grade.
24.0% of adults in Hayward completed high school / ged.
19.0% of adults in Hayward completed some college.
7.0% of adults in Hayward completed associate's degree.
23.0% of adults in Hayward completed bachelor's degree.
7.0% of adults in Hayward completed master's degree.
1.0% of adults in Hayward completed professional degree.
1.0% of adults in Hayward completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Hayward | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 11.0% | 8.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 7.0% | 7.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 24.0% | 20.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 19.0% | 20.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 7.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 23.0% | 22.0% | 21.0% |
| Master's Degree | 7.0% | 10.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 1.0% | 3.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Hayward, California
3.5% of households in Hayward earn Less than $10,000.
1.9% of households in Hayward earn $10,000 to $14,999.
3.6% of households in Hayward earn $15,000 to $24,999.
4.4% of households in Hayward earn $25,000 to $34,999.
7.3% of households in Hayward earn $35,000 to $49,999.
11.0% of households in Hayward earn $50,000 to $74,999.
12.2% of households in Hayward earn $75,000 to $99,999.
20.1% of households in Hayward earn $100,000 to $149,999.
14.6% of households in Hayward earn $150,000 to $199,999.
21.2% of households in Hayward earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Hayward | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 3.5% | 4.4% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 1.9% | 3.0% | 3.6% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 3.6% | 5.2% | 6.6% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 4.4% | 5.5% | 6.8% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 7.3% | 8.4% | 10.4% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 11.0% | 13.3% | 15.7% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 12.2% | 11.8% | 12.7% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 20.1% | 17.9% | 17.4% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 14.6% | 11.1% | 9.3% |
| $200,000 or more | 21.2% | 19.4% | 12.6% |
