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Hayward, CA

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Rich heritage and vibrant culture intersect in the East Bay community.

Suburb Commuter BART Public Transportation Coastal Waterfront

Hayward enjoys a relatively central location between San Jose and Oakland/San Francisco with direct access to the cross-bay San Mateo Bridge. The campus of California State University, East Bay is a major landmark as well as a cultural hub for the city, with the college’s Pioneer Amphitheatre hosting many concerts throughout the year that attract members of the general public as well as students. The Cinema Place center is a popular hangout for locals, featuring a massive movie theater, unique shopping, and an art gallery.

Extensive murals also decorate Hayward, and in fact the Hayward Public Art Program has earned the community national recognition. Dry Creek Pioneer Regional Park on the east side of town is a terrific nature preserve perfect for hiking and camping, and the smaller parks and greenways throughout the community give folks excellent opportunities to enjoy time outdoors. With its own executive airport and rail stations served by BART and Amtrak, commuters and folks who travel frequently have lots of options.

Rent Trends

As of December 2024, the average apartment rent in Hayward, CA is $1,931 for a studio, $2,053 for one bedroom, $2,309 for two bedrooms, and $2,776 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Hayward has decreased by -0.9% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$2,053/month
661 Sq Ft
House
$4,268/month
1,963 Sq Ft
Condo
$2,605/month
928 Sq Ft
Townhome
$3,406/month
1,317 Sq Ft
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Transportation

60

Somewhat Walkable

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

You might be able to get out and walk when living in this area. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, but for others you’ll need a car.

37

Some Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.

54

Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

While there’s some bike infrastructure in this area, you’ll still need a car for many errands.

Schools

Southgate Elementary

Public

Grades K-6

611 Students

7
out of 10

Stonebrae Elementary

Public

Grades K-6

595 Students

6
out of 10

Palma Ceia Elementary

Public

Grades K-6

479 Students

5
out of 10

Hillview Crest Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

434 Students

5
out of 10

Burbank Elementary

Public

Grades K-6

794 Students

4
out of 10

Martin Luther King Jr. Middle

Public

Grades 7-8

711 Students

6
out of 10

Anthony W. Ochoa Middle

Public

Grades 7-8

407 Students

6
out of 10

Bret Harte Middle

Public

Grades 7-8

545 Students

4
out of 10

Winton Middle

Public

Grades 7-8

498 Students

4
out of 10

Cesar Chavez Middle

Public

Grades 7-8

482 Students

2
out of 10

Mount Eden High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,947 Students

6
out of 10

Hayward High

Public

Grades 9-12

1,712 Students

6
out of 10

Tennyson High

Public

Grades 9-12

1,551 Students

3
out of 10

Highland

Public

Grades K-12

Rating Unavailable

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Garin/Dry Creek Pioneer Parks
  • Alameda Creek Regional Trail
  • Niles Canyon Railway
  • Quarry Lakes Regional Recreation Area
  • Sulphur Creek Nature Center

Airports

  • Metro Oakland International
  • San Francisco International

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