Cost of Living in Hayward, California
Hayward has a population of about 158,801. The median household income is $113,318, median gross rent is $2,391/month, and the median home value is $854,400. These figures come from 2020-2024 ACS 5-Year estimates, the latest full-coverage Census baseline for U.S. cities.
How current is this? Census city data is released with a lag because it is survey-based and designed for consistent coverage across small and large places. Use it as an official affordability baseline; current apartment listings and mortgage rates may differ.
Is Hayward expensive to live in?
Compared with the national median in this dataset, rent in Hayward is 44% above the national median and home values are 128% above the national median. Household income here is 35% above the national median. Monthly rent represents roughly 25% of the median annual household income, a rough affordability signal for renters.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Hayward?
The median gross rent in Hayward, California is $2,391 per month in the 2020-2024 ACS 5-Year estimates.
What is the median home price in Hayward?
The median owner-occupied home value in Hayward is $854,400 in the 2020-2024 ACS 5-Year estimates.
How much do people earn in Hayward?
The median household income in Hayward is $113,318 per year in the 2020-2024 ACS 5-Year estimates.
Data source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2020-2024 ACS 5-Year Estimates. Local database last refreshed 2026-07-11.