Here's what it costs to live in Hayward, California, based on the latest US government data. Renters pay a median of $2,391 per month, while the typical home is valued around $854,400. Households earn a median of $113,318 per year, leaving rent at a manageable share of income for many residents. Air quality is good, with an average AQI of 20. Below: housing costs, local wages by occupation, neighborhoods, climate, jobs and major industries, and healthcare access — all drawn from US Census, BEA, BLS, HUD, EPA, and NOAA data.
$113,318
Median Income / yr
Census ACS
$2,391
Median Rent / mo
Census ACS
$854,400
Median Home Value
Census ACS
N/A
Cost of Living Index
1BR Fair Market Rent
N/A
HUD · FY2024
2BR Fair Market Rent
N/A
HUD · FY2024
3BR Fair Market Rent
N/A
HUD · FY2024
Fair Market Rent is the 40th percentile of gross rents in the metro area · HUD FY2024
| Occupation | Median Annual Wage |
|---|---|
| Software Developer | N/A |
| Registered Nurse | N/A |
| Elementary Teacher | N/A |
| Electrician | N/A |
| Accountant | N/A |
| Plumber | N/A |
| Nurse Practitioner | N/A |
| Civil Engineer | N/A |
| Operations Manager | N/A |
| Market Research Analyst | N/A |
| Health Services Manager | N/A |
| Truck Driver | N/A |
| Physician Assistant | N/A |
| Surgeon | N/A |
| Data Scientist | N/A |
| Computer Engineer | N/A |
Source: BLS OEWS 2023 (metro-level data)
Population
158,801
Latest estimate
Median Age
38.6 yrs
Census ACS
20.0
Good0 = clean · 50 = moderate boundary · lower is better
Source: EPA AirNow
Total Neighborhoods
9
Tracked in our database
Avg Walk Score
N/A
0–100 scale
Avg Median Rent
$2,638
Per month
Avg Home Value
$1,002,256
Census ACS
| Neighborhood | Walk Score | Median Rent | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP 94541 | — | $2,171 | $750,000 |
| ZIP 94542 | — | $2,424 | $1,053,100 |
| ZIP 94544 | — | $2,239 | $736,300 |
| ZIP 94545 | — | $2,355 | $799,300 |
| ZIP 94546 | — | $2,371 | $935,700 |
| ZIP 94552 | — | $3,501 | $1,228,700 |
| ZIP 94586 | — | $3,114 | $1,276,800 |
| ZIP 94587 | — | $2,593 | $1,006,600 |
| ZIP 94588 | — | $2,977 | $1,233,800 |
January Avg
51°F
July Avg
66°F
Sunny Days / Year
—
Annual Snowfall
—
Climate category: Dry/Arid · Source: NOAA/NCEI 30-year normals.
Healthcare Score
30.6
poor
Hospitals
1
Doctors per 1,000
1.00
Insurance Coverage
93.8%
The cost of living index for Hayward is not yet available.
The median gross rent in Hayward is $2,391 per month according to US Census ACS data.
The median household income in Hayward is $113,318 per year.
The median home value in Hayward is $854,400 based on the latest Census ACS survey.
Hayward has an average Air Quality Index (AQI) of 20.0, which is rated "Good" by the EPA. Lower AQI values indicate cleaner air.
Tax data for California is not yet available.
Data last updated: June 1, 2026 · Sources: US Census ACS, BEA RPP, BLS OEWS, HUD FMR, EPA AirNow, Tax Foundation · Methodology
