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Hayward, California

city · Alameda County (primary) , Mariposa County

At a glance

158,801
Population
$854,400
Median home value (all homes)
182% above U.S. median
$831,558
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$2,391/mo
Median rent
77% above U.S. median
$113,318
Median household income
44% above U.S. median
32.3 min
Average commute
94.8%
Homes with broadband
56.33%
Locations with fiber available
6.3%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 158 — 58% above the national average. how it's computed

Housing199% above
Goods & services7% above
Utilities6% above
Taxes34% below
Insurance11% below
Commute cost73% above
For business: California is CBII band 4/5 · time to build band 5/5. See state page for the breakdown.

Living here

Colleges in town:
Unitek College Certificates
Nearest 4-year college2 mi
Nearest community college2 mi
Nearest technical college2 mi
High school graduates82%
College graduates34%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

city Hayward Economic Development
To promote efficient and predictable business permitting processes and create a safe, clean, green, and fiscally sound business environment that benefits residents, businesses, and the region. It actively recruits and retains businesses—especially in sectors like biotech and food processing—and works to develop an educated, job-ready local workforce by connecting businesses with schools and community agencies.
county Alameda County Economic Development
The Economic & Civic Development Department of Alameda County Community Development Agency promotes economic development and public/private investment in Alameda County's unincorporated communities.
state Governor's Office of Economic Development
The Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development, or GO-Biz, serves as the State of California’s leader for job growth, economic development and business assistance efforts. It offers no-cost consultation to business owners for attraction, retention and expansion services, site selection, permit streamlining, clearing of regulatory hurdles, small business assistance, international trade development, assistance with state government, and more.
state Team California
TeamCalifornia is the go-to partner for businesses, site selectors, and communities looking to succeed in California. With our extensive network, we provide direct access to the best sites, accelerate speed-to-market, and give essential resources to streamline decision-making and drive growth.
State sales taxYes
State income taxYes
Right-to-work stateNo

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