Population
Hayward
159,201
Waldorf
82,541
Median Income
Hayward
$113,775
Waldorf
$115,453
Home Value
Hayward
$820,700
Waldorf
$383,100
Rent
Hayward
$2,360
Waldorf
$1,949
Crime Rate
Hayward
4.77
Waldorf
N/A
Cost of Living
Hayward
208.2
Waldorf
173.5
Avg Temp
Hayward
N/A
Waldorf
N/A
Unemployment
Hayward
5.9%
Waldorf
6.3%
How Similar Are Hayward & Waldorf?
Waldorf is Hayward's #4 most similar city
4 of 8 key metrics match within 10%
Population
Hayward
159,201
Waldorf
82,541
Hayward has a 48% larger population than Waldorf.
Political Leaning
Hayward
21.0%
Waldorf
28.5%
Both cities lean Democratic, but Waldorf has a stronger Democratic lean (26% difference).
Unemployment
Hayward
5.9%
Waldorf
6.3%
Both cities have similar unemployment — just a 7% difference.
Median Income
Hayward
$113,775
Waldorf
$115,453
Both cities have similar median income — just a 1% difference.
Home Values
Hayward
$820,700
Waldorf
$383,100
Hayward's home values is significantly higher than Waldorf's — 53% difference.
Education
Hayward
23.4%
Waldorf
21.9%
Both cities have similar education — just a 6% difference.
Demographics
Hayward
19.6%
Waldorf
20.9%
Both cities have similar demographics — just a 6% difference.
Cost of Living
Hayward
208.2
Waldorf
173.5
Hayward has a 17% higher cost of living than Waldorf.
4 out of 8 key metrics match within 10%. Hayward and Waldorf share several key characteristics.
At a Glance
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Waldorf
Waldorf leads in 4 of 8 categories
Cost of Living & Affordability — Waldorf leads
Source: City Stats Index / HUDWaldorf scores 206.5 on the housing index (100 = national avg) vs 313.5 in Hayward. Waldorf has a fair market rent (2br) of $2,246 vs $2,912 in Hayward (30% lower). Waldorf has a living wage (family of 4) of $180,388 vs $216,526 in Hayward (20% lower).
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Housing Market — Waldorf leads
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACSHayward has a median home value of $820,700 vs $383,100 in Waldorf (114% higher). Waldorf has a vacancy rate of 2.9% compared to 5.2% in Hayward. Waldorf has a median property tax of $3,865 vs $5,519 in Hayward (43% lower).
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Single-Family Homes
Jobs & Economy
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACSHayward: 88,399 vs Waldorf: 47,557 for labor force. Hayward has a government sector of 45.2% compared to 29.6% in Waldorf. Waldorf has a poverty rate of 7.0% compared to 9.5% in Hayward.
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Crime & Safety
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Weather & Climate
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Schools & Education
Source: NCES / U.S. Census BureauHayward has a bachelor's degree or higher of 23.4% compared to 21.9% in Waldorf. Waldorf has a high school diploma or higher of 41.8% compared to 40.5% in Hayward.
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Bachelor's Degree or Higher
High School Diploma or Higher
Demographics & Community
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACSHayward has a population of 159,201, about 1.9x the size of Waldorf (82,541). Waldorf skews younger with a median age of 36.6 vs 38.2.
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Hayward
Waldorf
Healthcare — Waldorf leads
Source: CMS Hospital CompareWaldorf: 5 vs Hayward: 3 for with emergency services.
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Transportation & Commute — Waldorf leads
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACSHayward has a bicycle of 0.3% compared to 0.1% in Waldorf. Waldorf has a work from home of 14.3% compared to 12.3% in Hayward. Waldorf has a drive alone of 71.1% compared to 66.8% in Hayward.
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