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Hayward, CA

Founded 1876Alameda CountyElev. 105 m
Population
159,201
Median home
$820,700
Disaster risk
Very High
Public schools
45
Sex offenders
16

Overview

About Hayward

Hayward is a city in California with about 159,201 residents. Hayward was founded in 1876 and sits in Alameda County. The median age is 38.2 and the median household income is $113,775. Homes carry a median value of $820,700, and about 57% of residents own where they live. Hispanic or Latino residents make up the largest share of the population (40.9%). Around 33% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 34 minutes.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

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Who lives here

Demographics

Population
159,201
Median age
38.2
Median household income
$113,775
Per-capita income
$44,613
Poverty rate
9.5%
High-school grad or higher
82.5%
Bachelor's degree or higher
32.6%
Unemployment
5.9%
Avg. commute
33.7 min
Work from home
12.3%
Residents by race & ethnicity
White13.1%
Hispanic or Latino40.9%
Black8.7%
Asian29.1%
Workforce by occupation
Management, business, science & arts35.7%
Sales & office20.3%
Service18%
Production, transportation & material moving15%
Natural resources, construction & maintenance11%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

Housing

Property report

Median home value
$820,700
Median gross rent
$2,360/mo
Owner-occupied
56.9%
Median year built
1972
Households
49,470
Avg. household size
3.15

Area-level figures. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS (5-year). Parcel-level records coming next.

Education

Schools

Schools: Below average

Hayward has 45 public schools — 24 elementary, 5 middle, 11 high.

Student proficiency · grade 8, 9 schools
Reading31%
Math20%

% of students at or above proficient on state assessments.

Alternative Learning Academy at Conley-Caraballo HighHighGrades 9–12
Brenkwitz HighHighGrades 9–12
Core Learning Academy at Conley-Caraballo HighHighGrades 9–12
Eden Area ROPHighGrades 10–12
Hayward HighHighGrades 9–12
Impact Academy of Arts & TechnologyHighGrades 6–12charter
Leadership Public Schools - HaywardHighGrades 9–12charter
Mt. Eden HighHighGrades 9–12
Opportunity AcademyHighGrades 10–12charter
Royal Sunset (Continuation)HighGrades 7–12
Tennyson HighHighGrades 9–12
Anthony W. Ochoa MiddleMiddleGrades 7–8
Bret Harte MiddleMiddleGrades 7–8
Cesar Chavez MiddleMiddleGrades 7–8

Public schools + grade-8 proficiency. Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES directory + EDFacts assessments), via Urban Institute.

Safety

Crime

violent crime74% above national
Hayward673
California527
United States386
↑ 97% higher than 2019
2019–2023
property crime105% above national
Hayward3,992
California2,373
United States1,952
↑ 31% higher than 2019
2019–2023

Rate per 100,000 residents/year, Hayward Police Department, 2023. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS (Crime Data Explorer).

Environment

Environmental hazards

56 facilities in Hayward report releasing toxic chemicals to the EPA under the Toxics Release Inventory (TRI).

Heat & Control Inc · Alameda CountyBerkeley Farms Llc · Alameda CountyUnited Can Co · Alameda CountyBall Metal Beverage Container Corp · Alameda CountyAnchor Glass Container Corp · Alameda CountyOwens-Brockway Glass Container Inc Plant 52 · Alameda CountySigmatron International Inc. · Alameda CountyChemcentral San Francisco · Alameda CountyAcme Fiberglass Inc · Alameda CountyDavis Wire Corp · Alameda CountyElectro Rent Corp · Alameda CountyGems Imatron - Hayward · Alameda County

Facilities reporting to the EPA Toxics Release Inventory. Source: U.S. EPA Envirofacts (TRI).

Risk

Natural disaster risk

Very High
Top hazards · Alameda County
EarthquakeVery High
Riverine floodingVery High
Coastal floodingRelatively High
Heat waveRelatively High
LandslideRelatively High
WildfireRelatively High

County-level natural-hazard risk. Source: FEMA National Risk Index.

Context

Neighborhood info

Hayward is in Alameda County — see county-wide risk, demographics, and registry.

Hayward was founded in 1876 and sits in Alameda County. Elevation ~105 m.

Map of Hayward
Hayward, CA
Where Hayward is
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Historic places

3 on the National Register of Historic Places.

Meek Mansion and Carriage HouseGreen Shutter HotelEden Congregational Church
Notable people from Hayward
Dwayne JohnsonDJ ShadowKristi YamaguchiJosh Ryan EvansClaudia KolbArt LarsenChelsea GrayKimberlin BrownMarco DapperAmobi Okugo
People searches in Hayward
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Nearby cities
Oakland (12 mi)Fremont (13 mi)Sunnyvale (17 mi)San Jose (28 mi)Stockton (50 mi)San Francisco (51 mi)

Public records

Incarceration records — Alameda County

Most-recorded names in Alameda County booking & incarceration records:

Charles Jones (2)Alexander Hill (1)Darren Morris (1)Alfred Wright (1)Alfredo Gonzalez (1)Alvin Johnson (1)Antone Lee (1)Anthony Brown (1)Anthony Garcia (1)Anthony Price (1)Anthony Rodriguez (1)Anthony Williams (1)Anthony Wilson (1)Antoine Bailey (1)Amari Green (1)Arturo Hernandez (1)Barry Stewart (1)Benjamin Cruz (1)Brian Brown (1)Camron Smith (1)Carl Gross (1)Carlos Smith (1)Dreshawn Lee (1)Charles Thompson (1)

Names with the most public booking/incarceration records in the county. Source: state & county correctional rosters (first-party).

Registered sex offenders in Hayward, CA (16)

Public sex-offender registry records for Hayward, California.

Carlos Lopez, 65
Hayward · Alameda County · 94541
AKA Michael August, George Nmn Garcia
Michael Wayne August, 71
Hayward · Alameda County · 94544
AKA Danny August, Micheal Wayne August
Paul Rodriguez, 72
Hayward · Alameda County · 94544
AKA Paul Rodriguez, Paul Nmn Rodriguez
Charles Johnson, 63
Hayward · Alameda County · 94544
AKA Charles Juney Johnson, Charles Tuney Johnson
Joseph Woods, 63
Hayward · Alameda County · 94541
AKA Joesph Brown, Joseph Brown
Matthew Dean Lopez, 61
Hayward · Alameda County · 94544
AKA Matthew D Lopez, Matthew Lopez
Steve Rene Abundis, 57
Hayward · Alameda County · 94541
AKA Steve Rene Abunbis, Steve Renee Abundis
Jason Lee, 44
Hayward · Alameda County
AKA Leroy Dexter Dempsy, Jason Ruthvin Lee
Kevin Roger Sims, 44
Hayward · Alameda County
AKA Kevin Hill, Kevin Hill
Carlos Rivera, 74
Hayward · Alameda County · 94541
AKA Carlos Joseph Rivera
Carlos Antonio Rodriguezmartinez, 35
Hayward · Alameda County · 94544
AKA Carlos Antonio Martinez, Carlos Rodriguez
Anthony Lopez, 67
Hayward · Alameda County · 94541
AKA Anthony Nmn Lopez, Tony Lopez
Thomas Garcia Ramirez, 37
Hayward · Alameda County · 94544
AKA Thomas Ramirez, Thomas G Ramirez
Richard Elder Baldwin, 83
Hayward · Alameda County · 94541
AKA Richard Alder Baldwin, Richard Ealber Baldwin
Richard Sanchez, 73
Hayward · Alameda County · 94544
Ruben Rodriguez Degadillo, 55
Hayward · Alameda County
AKA Ruben Degadillo, Ruben Rodrig Delgadillo

Source: Dru Sjodin National Sex Offender Public Website (NSOPW) and state registries. Public record. This information is provided for public awareness. Using it to harass, threaten, or discriminate against any registrant, or for any purpose prohibited by law, is illegal. Verify against the official registry record before relying on it.

Common questions

Hayward — frequently asked

What is the population of Hayward, California?
Hayward has a population of about 159,201, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).
What is the average home value in Hayward?
The median home value in Hayward is $820,700, and the median gross rent is $2,360/month (U.S. Census ACS).
Is Hayward safe? What is the crime rate?
Hayward Police Department reported a violent-crime rate of about 673 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — higher than the U.S. rate of 386. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS.
What natural-disaster risks does Hayward face?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates Alameda County as "Very High" overall, with top hazards including earthquake, riverine flooding, coastal flooding.
How many schools are in Hayward?
Hayward has 45 public schools (24 elementary, 5 middle, 11 high). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES.
How many registered sex offenders are in Hayward?
Public registry data lists 16 registered sex offenders in or near Hayward. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.
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