Hayward, CA β€” City Data, Demographics & Statistics

Alameda County Β· California

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City DNA

A unique fingerprint for Hayward based on 8 key metrics β€” compared to averages.

PopulationIncomeHome ValueSafetyEducationMedian AgeClimateCost of Living
Hayward
National Avg
California Avg
Population: 75Income: 76Home Value: 82Safety: 100Education: 33Median Age: 64Climate: 50Cost of Living: 100

Quick Stats

Population

159,201

2023 ACS

Median Income

$113,775

2023

Median Home Value

$820,700

2023

Median Rent

$2,360

2023

Median Age

38.2

Unemployment

5.9%

Cost of Living Index

208.2

100 = national avg

Hayward is a city in Alameda County, California, with a population of 159,201 according to the 2023 American Community Survey. Hayward is one of the communities in California.

The median household income in Hayward is $113,775, and the median home value is $820,700. The cost of living index is 208.2 (where 100 = national average), and the median rent is $2,360 per month. The unemployment rate is 5.9%, and the median age is 38.2 years.

People & Demographics

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Population

Total Population

159,201

Male

80,215

50.4%

Female

78,986

49.6%

Median Age

38.2

Age Distribution

Education & Household

Bachelor's or Higher

23.4%

High School or Higher

40.5%

Foreign Born

42.0%

Veterans

2.4%

Married

41.1%

Avg Household Size

3.2

Marital Status by Age

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

0.619

Simpson's Index (0-1)

Largest Group

Asian

29.6%

Foreign Born

42.0%

White
19.6%
Black
9.0%
Asian
29.6%
Native American
1.1%
Pacific Islander
2.6%
Two or More
13.3%
Other
24.7%

Hispanic/Latino Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino is an ethnicity, not a race. People of any race can identify as Hispanic. This percentage overlaps with the racial categories above.

Hispanic/Latino

40.9%

65,113 people

Not Hispanic/Latino

59.1%

Hispanic/Latino Detail

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
Mexican
48,194 (74.0%)
Puerto Rican
1,501 (2.3%)
Cuban
193 (0.3%)
Dominican
27 (0.0%)
Salvadoran
5,448 (8.4%)
Guatemalan
2,231 (3.4%)
Colombian
465 (0.7%)
Honduran
729 (1.1%)
Ecuadorian
105 (0.2%)
Peruvian
1,131 (1.7%)
Other Hispanic
5,095 (7.8%)

Asian Detail

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
Asian Indian
6,260 (13.3%)
Chinese
9,630 (20.4%)
Filipino
19,737 (41.8%)
Vietnamese
4,393 (9.3%)
Korean
1,005 (2.1%)
Japanese
664 (1.4%)
Pakistani
669 (1.4%)
Cambodian
167 (0.4%)
Hmong
142 (0.3%)
Thai
126 (0.3%)
Laotian
317 (0.7%)
Taiwanese
154 (0.3%)
Other Asian
3,903 (8.3%)

Native Hawaiian & Pacific Islander Detail

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
Native Hawaiian
512 (12.6%)
Samoan
292 (7.2%)
Chamorro
242 (5.9%)
Tongan
594 (14.6%)
Fijian
1,783 (43.7%)
Other Pacific Islander
660 (16.2%)

American Indian & Alaska Native Detail

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
Navajo
43 (2.4%)
Other Native American
1,775 (97.8%)

Languages Spoken

Total Speakers (5+)

150,673

English Only

39.6%

#1 Non-English Language

Spanish

48,298 speakers

Limited English

26.1%

Language Distribution

Spanish
48,298 (32.1%)
Tagalog
12,611 (8.4%)
Other Indo-European
9,431 (6.3%)
Chinese
8,140 (5.4%)
Other Asian
4,827 (3.2%)
Vietnamese
3,568 (2.4%)
Other Languages
1,293 (0.9%)
Korean
892 (0.6%)
Slavic Languages
722 (0.5%)
Arabic
559 (0.4%)

English Proficiency

Speaks English Very Well

73.9%

Limited English Proficiency

26.1%

Spanish
44.7% limited English
Tagalog
35.3% limited English
Other Indo-European
36.0% limited English
Chinese
58.1% limited English
Other Asian
36.6% limited English
Vietnamese
56.5% limited English
Other Languages
24.0% limited English
Korean
63.2% limited English
Slavic Languages
43.4% limited English
Arabic
14.8% limited English

Veterans & Military

Total Veterans

3,802

2.4% of population

Disability Rate

15.8%

601 with disability

Veteran Median Income

$48,178

Unemployment Rate

9.5%

Period of Service

Gulf War (2001+)
22.2%
Gulf War (1990-2001)
17.1%
Vietnam
26.5%
Korea
6.3%
World War II
1.7%

Veteran Age Distribution

18-34
10.1%
35-54
18.4%
55-64
25.7%
65-74
20.6%
75+
25.2%

Male Veterans

3,556

93.5%

Female Veterans

246

6.5%

Veteran vs Non-Veteran Income

Veteran Income

$48,178

Non-Veteran Income

$46,158

Difference

$2,020

4.4% higher

Disability Status

With Disability

601

Without Disability

3,201

Disability Rate

15.8%

Ancestry & Heritage

Total Reporting Ancestry

31,679

#1 Ancestry

German

2.9% (4,547)

#2 Ancestry

Irish

2.5% (4,004)

#3 Ancestry

English

2.4% (3,786)

Top 20 Ancestries

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
German
2.9%
Irish
2.5%
English
2.4%
American
1.7%
Italian
1.5%
Portuguese
1.4%
Afghan
1.1%
Sub-Saharan African
1.1%
European
1.0%
Arab
0.7%
French
0.6%
Scottish
0.5%
Polish
0.4%
Dutch
0.3%
Swedish
0.2%
Scotch-Irish
0.2%
Danish
0.2%
Russian
0.2%
Ukrainian
0.2%
British
0.2%

Families & Households

Total Households

49,470

Family Households

36,250

73.3%

Married Couples

25,193

50.9%

Non-Family Households

13,220

26.7%

Single Mother Households

7,563

15.3%

Single Father Households

3,494

7.1%

Living Alone

9,288

18.8%

Children Under 18

Total Children

26,510

In Married Couple

19,174

72.3%

With Single Mother

5,390

20.3%

With Single Father

1,946

7.3%

Family Income

Median Family Income

$123,421

Married Couple Income

$144,945

Single Mother Income

$79,618

Single Father Income

$89,867

Avg Family Size

3.2

Avg Non-Family Size

3.1

Grandparents w/ Grandchildren

6,135

Grandparents Responsible

1,005

Economy

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Income Overview

Median Household Income

$113,775

+55% vs national

Per Capita Income

$44,613

+20% vs national

Poverty Rate

9.5%

-30% vs national

Gini Index

0.4137

0 = perfect equality

Unemployment

5.9%

+13% vs national

SNAP Recipients

10.5%

of households

How Hayward Compares

Hayward vs Similar Cities

Compared to cities with 100,000 - 250,000 residents. Hayward is highlighted.

Median Household Income

Per Capita Income

Poverty Rate

Unemployment Rate

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Enter your household income to see how you compare to other households in Hayward. The median household income here is $113,775.

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Income Distribution

<$25K
9.0%
$25-50K
11.8%
$50-75K
11.0%
$75-100K
12.2%
$100-150K
20.1%
$150-200K
14.6%
$200K+
21.2%

Employment Snapshot

Unemployment Rate

5.9%

-23% vs CA avg

Labor Force

88,399

Employed

82,985

Mean Commute

30 min

How People Get to Work

Employment by Sector

Education & Workforce

Bachelor's Degree+

23.4%

of adults 25+

High School Diploma+

40.5%

of adults 25+

Median Age

38.2

Work from Home

12.3%

of workers

Cost of Living

Overall Index

208.2

100 = national avg

+108.2 vs national average

Living Wage (1 Adult)

$91,607

per year

Living Wage (Family of 4)

$216,526

per year

Cost Index by Category

Housing
313.5
Food
137.0
Transportation
149.3
Healthcare
129.6
Utilities
164.9

100 = national average. Higher = more expensive.

Fair Market Rent

Source: HUD

1 Bedroom

$2,385

per month

2 Bedroom

$2,912

per month

The median household income in Hayward, CA is $113,775, which is 55.4% above the national average of $73,224. Per capita income is $44,613. The poverty rate of 9.5% is lower than the CA state average of 13.0%. The Gini index of income inequality is 0.4137, where 0 represents perfect equality and 1 represents maximum inequality. The unemployment rate is 5.9%, compared to the state average of 7.6%. The labor force is 88,399. 23.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The average commute time is 30 minutes, with 12.3% working from home. About 66.8% of workers drive alone to work. The overall cost of living index is 208.2, which is 108.2% above the national average. Housing costs are above the national average at an index of 313.5. A single adult needs to earn approximately $91,607 per year to cover basic expenses.

Housing & Real Estate

Market SnapshotRedfin β€” January 2026

Median Sale Price

$845,000

Median List Price

$848,000

Price Per Sq Ft

$530

Days on Market

27

Active Inventory

112

Months of Supply

2.4

Seller's market

Zillow Home Value

$822,756

ZHVI β€” January 2026

Zillow Rent Index

$2,545

ZORI β€” January 2026

Market CompetitivenessRedfin

Sold Above List

45.6%

Off Market in 2 Weeks

41.3%

Sale-to-List Ratio

100.9%

Seller's market

Sold Above Asking
45.6%
Under Contract in 2 Wks
41.3%
Listings with Price Drops
21.4%

Price TrendsRedfin

Sale Price ↓ 4.0%List Price ↓ 3.3%Mar 24 β†’ Jan 26

Market ActivityRedfin

Homes Sold

46

New Listings

65

Pending Sales

46

Homes Sold ↓ 8.0%New Listings ↓ 26.1%Pending ↓ 25.8%Mar 24 β†’ Jan 26

Price Per Square FootRedfin

Median Sale $/SF

$530

Median List $/SF

$541

Sale $/SF ↓ 13.5%List $/SF ↓ 4.6%Mar 24 β†’ Jan 26

Hayward vs Similar CitiesCensus ACS / Redfin

Compared to cities with 100,000 - 250,000 residents. Hayward is highlighted.

Median Home Value

Median Rent

Median Price Per Sq Ft

Rent Burden

Census Housing DataU.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023

Median Home Value

$820,700

Median Rent

$2,360

Total Housing Units

52,182

Vacancy Rate

5.2%

Owner Occupied

57.0%

Renter Occupied

43.0%

Median Property Tax

$5,519

per year

Monthly Cost (w/ Mortgage)

$2,537

Housing Types

Single Family
62.5%
Multi-Family
32.8%
Mobile Home
4.7%

Property TaxU.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023

Median Property Tax

$5,519

per year

Effective Tax Rate

0.67%

of home value

Median Home Value

$820,700

Estimated Mean Tax

$5,994

The effective property tax rate is calculated by dividing the median annual property tax ($5,519) by the median home value ($820,700). In Hayward, CA, this works out to an effective rate of 0.67%. This is below the national average of approximately 1.1%.

The current median sale price in Hayward, CA is $845,000 according to Redfin data. Homes spend a median of 27 days on the market. 45.6% of homes sold above asking price. The market has 2.4 months of supply. The median price per square foot is $530. Zillow's observed rent index is $2,545/month. About 57.0% of housing units are owner-occupied. The median year homes were built is 1972. There are 52,182 total housing units. Homeowners pay a median annual property tax of $5,519. The effective tax rate is 0.67%, below the national average.

Crime Overview

Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer (2024)

Violent Crime Rate

4.77

per 1,000 residents

+84% vs national

Property Crime Rate

36.57

per 1,000 residents

+113% vs national

Total Crimes

6,342

2024

Violent Clearance

34%

cases solved

Property Clearance

6%

cases solved

YoY Change

-28.2%

violent crime rate

improving vs 2023

How Hayward Compares

Source: FBI (2024)

Hayward vs Similar Cities

Source: FBI (2024)

Compared to cities with 100,000 - 250,000 residents. Hayward is highlighted in green.

Violent Crime Rate (per 1,000)

Property Crime Rate (per 1,000)

Murder Rate (per 1,000)

Crime Rate Trends

Source: FBI
Violent ↑ 34.9%Property ↑ 28.2%2015 β†’ 2024

Crime Composition

Source: FBI (2024)

Violent Crime Breakdown

Property Crime Breakdown

Crime Clearance (Solve) Rates

Source: FBI (2024)

Hayward police solve 100% of murder cases but only 5% of motor vehicle theft cases.

Weapon Used in Violent Crime

Source: FBI (2024)

Crime Breakdown

Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer (2024)
Crime TypeCategoryCountRate per 1KClearance %
MurderViolent120.08100.0%
RapeViolent720.4712.5%
RobberyViolent2671.7420.2%
Aggravated AssaultViolent3812.4845.9%
BurglaryProperty5593.6412.3%
Larceny/TheftProperty2,93919.164.9%
Motor Vehicle TheftProperty2,11213.774.7%

Hayward, CA reported 732 violent crimes and 5,610 property crimes in 2024. The violent crime rate of 4.77 per 1,000 residents is 83.5% above the national average of 2.60 per 1,000. Law enforcement cleared 34% of violent crimes. Larceny/theft accounts for 2,939 of the property crime reports. Firearms were involved in 16.3% of aggravated assaults. Violent crime has been trending downward.

Crime History

Source: FBI
YearViolentPropertyViolent RateProperty Rate
20247325,6104.7736.57
20231,0236,0686.6539.42
20225664,5623.6229.16
20205285,3503.2833.25
20195524,8863.4230.24
20186694,7704.1129.29
20175635,0233.4931.12
20166314,6413.9228.80
20155564,4833.5428.53

School Shootings

Source: The Washington Post

Total Incidents

1

Total Killed

0

Total Injured

0

DateSchoolKilledInjuredTypeWeapon
Feb 20, 2009John Muir Elementary School00targetedshotgun

Data from The Washington Post, licensed under CC BY-NC-SA 4.0.

Natural Hazard Risk

Source: FEMA National Risk Index

Risk Score

99.8

Very High

Expected Annual Loss

99.8

Score (0-100)

Social Vulnerability

27.5

Score (0-100)

Community Resilience

91.2

Score (0-100)

Scores range from 0 (lowest risk) to 100 (highest risk) relative to all U.S. communities. Data from FEMA National Risk Index.

Disaster History & Federal Spending

Source: FEMA

Total Declarations

24

Public Assistance

$150.0M

Individual Assistance

$4.6M

Most Common Type

Severe Storm

8 declarations

Public Assistance by Category

Total: $842.5M
DisasterTypeDatePA $IA $
Severe Winter Storms, Straight-line Wind… β†’Severe StormApr 2023$3.1Mβ€”
Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, Landslid… β†’FloodJan 2023$25.5M$2.5M
Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, and Muds… β†’FloodJan 2023β€”β€”
Covid-19 Pandemic β†’BiologicalMar 2020$89.3M$2.2M
Covid-19 β†’BiologicalMar 2020β€”β€”
Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, and Muds… β†’FloodApr 2017$8.8Mβ€”
Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, and Muds… β†’FloodMar 2017$265Kβ€”
Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, and Muds… β†’Severe StormFeb 2017$9.0Mβ€”
Rim Fire β†’FireDec 2013$560Kβ€”
Severe Storms, Flooding, Landslides, and… β†’Severe StormJun 2006$5.5Mβ€”
Severe Storms, Flooding, Mudslides, and … β†’Severe StormFeb 2006$5.6Mβ€”
Hurricane Katrina Evacuation β†’HurricaneSep 2005$119Kβ€”
Flooding as a Result of a Levee Break β†’Dam/Levee BreakJun 2004$2.1Mβ€”
Severe Winter Storms and Flooding β†’Severe StormFeb 1998β€”β€”
Severe Storms, Flooding, Mud and Landsli… β†’Severe StormJan 1997β€”β€”
Severe Winter Storms, Flooding Landslide… β†’Severe StormMar 1995β€”β€”
Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, Landslid… β†’Severe StormJan 1995β€”β€”
Oakland Hills Fire β†’FireOct 1991β€”β€”
Severe Freeze β†’FreezingFeb 1991β€”β€”
Loma Prieta Earthquake β†’EarthquakeOct 1989β€”β€”

Showing 20 of 29 disasters

PA = FEMA Public Assistance (infrastructure recovery). IA = Individual Assistance (homeowner/renter aid).

Flood Insurance (NFIP)

Source: FEMA NFIP

Total Claims

568

Total Claims Paid

$4,448,681

Avg Claim Payout

$7,832

County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.

Hazard Mitigation

Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation Assistance

Mitigation Projects

79

Federal Funding

$106,565,281

Properties Protected

49

Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio

4.82

BCR

Top Mitigation Project Types

Project TypeProjectsFederal $
205.6: Structural Retrofitting/Rehabilitating Public Structures - Seismic24$76,165,973
300.2: Vegetation Management - Wildfire13$8,048,258
100.1: Public Awareness and Education (Brochures, Workshops, Videos, etc.)6$318,439
601.1: Generators6$694,742
205.5: Structural Retrofitting/Rehabilitating Private Structures - Seismic5$6,732,117

Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.

Hayward has a very high overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are earthquake, landslide, wildfire. The area has had 24 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is severe storm (8 declarations). 568 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $149,982,078 in public assistance recovery funding. $4,625,490 has been distributed in individual assistance to disaster-affected residents. 79 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.

Health

Community Health

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

24.9%

11.2pp below the national average

Depression Rate

18.7%

4.8pp below the national average

Diabetes Rate

11.7%

near the national average

Uninsured Rate

11.4%

0.8pp above the national average

Health Scorecard

Higher scores indicate better health outcomes relative to the national average (50 = average)

Health Outcomes

Age-adjusted prevalence rates. Green bars indicate rates below the national average; red indicates above.

High Cholesterol

32.3%

Arthritis

18.0%

Cancer (excl. skin)

4.7%

Teeth Lost (65+)

9.5%

Health Risk Behaviors

Prevention & Screening

Green bars indicate rates above the national average (more preventive care); red indicates below.

Mental Health & Wellbeing

Frequent Mental Distress

16.8%

14+ days in past month

Depression

18.7%

Loneliness

40.7%

Lack of Support

31.3%

Disability Prevalence

Any Disability

30.1%

Mobility

12.5%

Cognitive

14.5%

Hearing

5.0%

Vision

5.6%

Self-Care

3.6%

Independent Living

7.7%

Health-Related Social Needs

Prevalence of social risk factors affecting community health

Hayward has an obesity rate of 24.9%, which is 11.2pp below the national average. The depression rate is 18.7%, 4.8pp below the national average. About 11.4% of adults lack health insurance. 70.2% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year.

Nearby Hospitals

Source: CMS Hospital Compare

Nearest Hospitals

5

With Emergency Services

3

Avg CMS Rating

2.8 / 5

Nearest Hospital

1.1 mi

St Rose Hospital

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HospitalDistanceTypeRatingER
St Rose Hospital1.1 miAcute Care Hospitals1/5β€”
Willow Rock Center5.6 miPsychiatricβ€”β€”
Kaiser Foundation Hospital - San Leandro7.2 miAcute Care Hospitals2/5Yes
Eden Medical Center8.2 miAcute Care Hospitals4/5Yes
Kaiser Foundation Hospital - Redwood City10.5 miAcute Care Hospitals4/5Yes

Climate & Environment

Water Systems

Source: EPA SDWIS

Water Systems

2

Pop. Served

163,080

Violations (5yr)

0

No violations

System NamePop. ServedViolations (5yr)
CITY OF HAYWARD162,9540
CAMPHORA APARTMENTS1260

Greenhouse Gas Emitters

Source: EPA GHGRP (2023)

Facilities Reporting

1

Total COβ‚‚e

717.4K MT

Top Emitter

Russell City Energy Company LLC

717.4K MT COβ‚‚e

Total COβ‚‚e vs Similar Cities (100,000 - 250,000)

FacilitySectorCOβ‚‚e (MT)
Russell City Energy Company LLC
Cpn Management Lp
Power Plants717,395

Data from EPA Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program (GHGRP). Includes facilities emitting 25,000+ metric tons COβ‚‚e/year.

There are 2 water systems serving the area. 1 industrial facility reports greenhouse gas emissions totaling 717.4K metric tons of COβ‚‚e.

Infrastructure

Commute Overview2023 ACS

Mean Commute

30 min

+26% vs national

Drive Alone

66.8%

-15% vs national

Public Transit

5.1%

+469% vs national

Work From Home

12.3%

+33% vs national

Carpool

12.6%

Walk / Bike

1.4%

combined

How Hayward's Commute ComparesCensus ACS 2023

How People Get to WorkCensus ACS 2023

Commute Mode BreakdownCensus ACS 2023

Traffic Fatalities

Source: NHTSA FARS (2023)

Fatalities

8

2023

6-Year Avg

9

fatalities/yr

Pedestrian

1

Cyclist

2

Nighttime

5

dark conditions

YearCrashesFatalitiesAlcoholPedestrianCyclist
202378012
202288040
202189070
2020911111
201999261
201888220

Data from NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS). Includes only crashes involving at least one fatality.

The average commute in Hayward, CA is 30 minutes, which is 26.1% above the national average of 23 minutes. 66.8% of workers drive alone, compared to the national average of 78.7%. 12.3% work from home, which is below the CA state average of 14.0%. Public transit is used by 5.1% of commuters, compared to the national average of 0.9%. 12.6% of workers carpool. 1.1% walk to work. In 2023, there were 8 traffic fatalities from 7 fatal crashes. 1 was a pedestrian.

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

93.7%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

81.6%

of households

No Internet

4.7%

of households

Total Households

49,470

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL
81.6%
Cellular Data Plan
89.8%
Satellite
6.6%
Cellular Only (no wired)
9.8%
No Internet Access
4.7%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

97.1%

of households

Smartphone

93.3%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

84.9%

of households

Tablet

68.0%

of households

Any Computing Device
97.1%
Smartphone
93.3%
Desktop / Laptop
84.9%
Tablet
68.0%
Smartphone Only
8.7%
No Computer
2.9%

Percentage of households with each device type. Data from the U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023 5-year estimates, tables B28001 & B28002).

Electricity Rates

Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (2024)

Residential Rate

32.0Β’

per kWh

+87% vs 100,000 - 250,000 avg

Commercial Rate

25.5Β’

per kWh

+89% vs 100,000 - 250,000 avg

Industrial Rate

21.5Β’

per kWh

+119% vs 100,000 - 250,000 avg

Avg Monthly Bill

$161

residential

+13% vs 100,000 - 250,000 avg

87% above the national average of 17.1Β’/kWh

Residential electricity in California averages 32.0Β’ per kWh, compared to the national average of 17.1Β’. The average monthly electric bill is $161. State-level averages from EIA Electric Sales & Revenue data (2024).

Hayward vs Similar Cities

Source: EIA (2024)

Comparing electricity rates with randomly selected cities of similar population (100,000 - 250,000). Each city represents its state's average rate.

Residential Rate (Β’/kWh)

Commercial Rate (Β’/kWh)

Industrial Rate (Β’/kWh)

Average Monthly Bill

Water Systems

Source: EPA SDWIS

Water Systems

2

Population Served

163,080

Violations (5yr)

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System NameTypeSourcePop. ServedViolations
CITY OF HAYWARDCommunityPurchased surface water162,9540
CAMPHORA APARTMENTSCommunityGround water1260

93.7% of households in Hayward have broadband internet access. 81.6% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 9.8% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 4.7% of households have no internet access. 8.7% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 2 water systems, providing water to 163,080 people. No water quality violations have been reported in the past 5 years.

Politics & Government

County-level data: Election results are reported at the county level. Hayward is located in Alameda County, CA. Results reflect all voters in the county, not just those in Hayward.

Election Overview

Source: Alameda County (2024)

2024 Winner

Democrat

Dem Votes

499,551

74.6%

GOP Votes

140,789

21.0%

Total Votes

669,800

Margin

D+53.6%

Shift from 2020

R+9.0pp

vs prior election

πŸ“ŠElection Results by Year
2016–2024
πŸ“ˆPartisan Lean Trend
D+53.6%

Election History

Source: County-Level Election Results
YearDem VotesGOP VotesTotalDem %GOP %Margin
2024499,551140,789669,80074.6%21.0%D+53.6
2020617,659136,309769,86480.2%17.7%D+62.5
2016486,35191,189613,19579.3%14.9%D+64.4

In the 2024 presidential election, Alameda County recorded 669,800 total votes. Democrats won the county with 74.6% of the vote compared to 21.0% for Republicans, a margin of D+53.6%. Compared to 2020, the margin shifted R+9.0pp from the previous election. Since 2016, Alameda County has shifted 10.9 percentage points toward Republicans.

Public Records Request

Source: hayward-ca.gov

Submit a public records request to Hayward β€” Uses GovQA Portal for online requests..

Source: hayward-ca.gov

Nonprofits Overview

Source: IRS Exempt Organizations BMF

Total Nonprofits

563

Total Assets

$1.3B

Total Income

$555.7M

Per 10K Residents

35.4

nonprofits

-28.8% vs peers avg

Orgs with >$1M Assets

61

Median Assets

$170K

Oldest Active

1941

ruling year

Newest Org

2026

ruling year

Nonprofits by Category

Source: IRS / NTEE Classification
Religion
112
Education
52
Arts & Culture
43
Housing & Shelter
43
Human Services
43
Recreation & Sports
22
Philanthropy
21
Youth Development
15
International
12
Health Care
10
Community Improvement
8
Environment
7
Mental Health
7
Food & Agriculture
6
Animal-Related
5
Public Benefit
5
Employment
4
Public Safety
4
Civil Rights
4
Unknown
4
Science & Tech
3
Voluntary Health
2
Crime & Legal
1
Social Science
1
77.4%of all nonprofit assets are held by the 10 largest organizations

Top 10 hold $1.0B of $1.3B total

Nonprofit Size Distribution

Source: IRS Exempt Organizations BMF

Number of nonprofits by total asset size

When Were Nonprofits Founded?

Source: IRS Ruling Date

Number of currently active nonprofits by founding decade

Nonprofits per 10K Residents vs Similar Cities

Source: IRS BMF + Census ACS

Compared to cities with population 100,000 - 250,000

Largest Nonprofits in Hayward

Source: IRS Exempt Organizations BMF
OrganizationCategoryAssetsIncomeEst.IRS
EDEN HOUSING INCHousing & Shelter$572.5M$86.0M1986
EDEN INVESTMENTS INCHousing & Shelter$150.3M$40.9M1988
HAYWARD SISTERS HOSPITALHealth Care$72.4M$136.1M2005
CALIFORNIA CROSSPOINT HIGH SCHOOLEducation$43.9M$13.5M2013
PRESERVING ALAMEDA COUNTY HOUSING INCHousing & Shelter$35.8M$6.1M2011
CAL STATE EAST BAY EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATIONEducation$34.5M$13.0M1966
BAYWOOD APARTMENTS INCHousing & Shelter$31.5M$136K1991
CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY EAST BAY FOUNDATION INCEducation$31.4M$26.6M1965
EDEN DEVELOPMENT INCHousing & Shelter$31.1M$1.3M2006
EDEN SOUTH COUNTY INCβ€”$25.9M$5.8M1992
EDEN VACAVILLE HOUSING INCHousing & Shelter$23.4M$5.3M1992
HAYWARD TWIN OAKS MONTESSORI SCHOOLEducation$22.0M$9.7M2014
THE ALLIANCE FOR COMMUNITY WELLNESSβ€”$17.9M$28.1M1975
HORIZON SERVICES INCMental Health$14.6M$19.0M1977
EDEN SOUTH BAY INCβ€”$13.1M$6.3M1993
TVHC FACILITIES II INCHealth Care$10.7M$753K2014
WITTENBERG MANOR INCβ€”$10.0M$2.5M1973
HAYWARD AREA HISTORICAL SOCIETYArts & Culture$9.3M$664K1977
CORONA-ELY RANCH INCHousing & Shelter$8.4Mβ€”1993
CONTRA COSTA COUNTY HOUSING CORPORATIONHousing & Shelter$7.4M$944K1995
COMMUNITY CHILD CARE COORDINATING COUNCIL OF ALAMEDA COUNTYHuman Services$7.3M$48.2M1975
THE ARC OF THE EAST BAYβ€”$7.0M$2.7M1970
ST ROSE MEDICAL BUILDING INCHealth Care$6.5M$1.5M2015
ASSOCIATED STUDENTS INC CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY EAST BAYEducation$6.0M$1.6M1991
EDEN AREA FOUNDATIONReligion$5.8M$244K2000
EDEN HOUSING MANAGEMENT INCβ€”$5.7M$15.3M1986
SPECTRUM COMMUNITY SERVICES INCHuman Services$5.7M$8.0M1971
TVHC FACILITIES INCHealth Care$5.7M$344K2009
GARDELLA PLAZA INCHousing & Shelter$5.6M$406K2004
CENTRAL VALLEY SENIOR HOUSING CORPORATIONHousing & Shelter$5.4M$351K2006
FORD ROAD SUPPORTIVE HOUSING INCHousing & Shelter$5.3M$251K2011
GLAD TIDINGS COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATIONHousing & Shelter$5.1M$2.0M2020
EDEN-HOPE VILLA ESPERANZA INCHousing & Shelter$4.6M$259K1997
SYCAMORE GLEN INCβ€”$4.5M$539K1992
INTERNATIONAL EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION OF AMERICA INCEducation$4.2M$201K1996
ALALUSI FOUNDATIONPhilanthropy$4.0M$2.5M2002
AMERICAN MUSLIM ASSOCIATIONReligion$4.0M$239K2005
STEVENSON LAND CORPORATIONHousing & Shelter$3.9M$67K2001
UC INDEPENDENT INCHousing & Shelter$3.9M$419K2002
ST ROSE HOSPITAL FOUNDATIONHealth Care$3.8M$803K1977
CHRISTIAN RETIREMENT CENTER OF NORTHERN CALIFβ€”$3.7M$5.8M1972
MONTEREY ROAD SUPPORTIVE HOUSING CORPORATIONHousing & Shelter$3.5M$221K1973
MANTECA SENIOR HOUSING CORPORATIONHousing & Shelter$3.4M$373K2001
SIERRA ENVIRONMENTAL & SOCIAL SERVICEβ€”$3.4M$3.6M2011
EDEN ALVARADO NILES INCHousing & Shelter$2.9M$465K1998
FIRM FOUNDATION COMMUNITY HOUSINGHousing & Shelter$2.8M$5.1M2019
SYCAMORE SQUARE HOUSING CORPORATIONHousing & Shelter$2.6M$991K1999
SAN LEANDRO SUPPORTIVE HOUSING INCHousing & Shelter$2.5M$212K2002
EDEN I & R INCβ€”$2.5M$4.0M1976
CHURCH IN HAYWARDReligion$2.1M$263K2017

Hayward, CA has 563 registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations with combined assets of $1.3B. The most common category is Religion-Related, with 112 organizations. 61 nonprofits have assets exceeding $1 million. That works out to 35.4 nonprofits per 10,000 residents. The oldest active nonprofit dates back to 1941.

SBA Lending Overview

Source: SBA FOIA Loan-Level Data

Total SBA Loans

1,568

Total Approved

$881.8M

Jobs Supported

15,714

Per 10K Residents

98.5

SBA loans

+24.3% vs peers avg

Unique Lenders

158

Top Lender

Wells Fargo Bank National Association

219 loans

Top Industry

Retail Trade

Data Span

1992–2026

Loan Program Breakdown

Source: SBA FOIA
7(a)75% of all loans

Loans

1,178

Total Amount

$528.0M

Avg Loan

$448,241

Median Loan

$227,750

SBA Guaranteed

$393.6M(75%)

Jobs Supported

10,686

50425% of all loans

Loans

390

Total Amount

$353.7M

Avg Loan

$907,000

Median Loan

$682,000

7(a) β€” 75%504 β€” 25%

Recent Activity (Last 5 Years)

Source: SBA FOIA

Recent Loans

218

14% of all-time total

Recent Amount

$204.7M

23% of all-time total

Avg Recent Loan

$938,949

Top Industries Funded

Source: SBA FOIA / NAICS Codes
Retail Trade189 loans
NAICS 44
$121.7M
Wholesale Trade186 loans
NAICS 42
$132.2M
Construction140 loans
NAICS 23
$78.2M
Accommodation & Food Services123 loans
NAICS 72
$79.3M
Other Services116 loans
NAICS 81
$46.2M

SBA Loans per 10K Residents vs Similar Cities

Source: SBA FOIA + Census ACS

Compared to cities with population 100,000 - 250,000

Top SBA Borrowers

Source: SBA FOIA
BusinessLoansAmount
New Raja Enterprises6$11.3M
Sb3h5 Llc1$5.5M
Motel 6 #93491$5.2M
Better Earth Llc1$5.0M
East Bay Refrigeration Inc.2$5.0M
Usa Sai Hotel Investment Inc.1$5.0M
Tk & Ng Investments Llc1$4.7M
Las Montanas Hayward Inc.1$4.7M
Theodore Giouzelis and Marie Giouzelis Trustees of the Giouzelis 2012 Trust Dat1$4.6M
Harvest Food Products Co Inc3$4.6M

Hayward, CA has received 1,568 SBA loans totaling $881.8M in approved funding between 1992 and 2026. The 7(a) program accounts for 1,178 loans (75% of the total), supporting 10,686 jobs. The 504 program, focused on real estate and large equipment, has funded 390 loans totaling $353.7M. The most common industry receiving SBA funding is Retail Trade. The most active SBA lender in Hayward is Wells Fargo Bank National Association with 219 loans. That works out to 98.5 SBA loans per 10,000 residents.

ZIP Code Overview

Source: Census ACS

ZIP Codes

16

Total Population

694,668

Avg Median Income

$127,621

Avg Home Value

$944,994

ZIP Code Details

Source: Census ACS
ZIP CodePopulationMedian IncomeHome ValueMedian RentArea (sq mi)
9453670,707$156,672$1,210,200$2,83514.1
9454167,785$106,556$781,900$2,2297.5
9454214,729$131,989$1,085,900$2,6058.7
9454476,739$108,358$801,900$2,33910.9
9454533,186$115,258$838,800$2,42614.5
9454645,848$125,780$976,300$2,50616.0
9455214,359$205,170$1,286,300$2,92551.8
9455537,500$213,488$1,295,000$3,20713.9
9456047,145$164,909$1,094,200$2,73020.1
9457747,533$110,989$824,900$2,1998.1
9457841,567$89,149$793,500$2,0774.6
9457919,955$94,193$815,900$1,9723.1
9458028,866$110,106$820,100$2,1643.3
9458768,141$137,194$1,058,200$2,71319.6
9460336,440$71,086$596,100$1,8382.7
9460544,168$101,043$840,700$1,8678.8

Hayward, CA has 16 ZIP codes with a combined population of 694,668. The average median household income across all ZIP codes is $127,621. The average median home value is $944,994. The average median monthly rent is $2,415.

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