Alameda County
Hayward Real Estate: Homes, Prices and Local Insight
Hayward runs from the Bay shoreline to more than 5,800 acres of regional parks in the hills, with a B Street downtown, two BART stations and a university. Homes typically run about 22% below the Alameda County figure.
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Neighborhood review
What are the strengths and trade-offs of living in Hayward?
Strengths
- About 22% below the county figure
- All five things-to-do checks, from the downtown farmers market to 5,800 acres of regional parks
- Two BART stations, Amtrak and the San Mateo Bridge
Trade-offs
- The Hayward fault crosses the city, so check fault and seismic zones by address
- South Hayward BART and the Amtrak stop face possible cuts, pending a November 2026 vote and a rail plan
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Based on the public data on this page, as of October 2026. It describes homes and places, not the people who live there.
Homes
What are homes like in Hayward?
Hayward has 50,052 homes: about 62% single-family and 28% in larger apartment and condo buildings. The 1950s were the busiest building decade, and there are 10 mobile-home parks.
The city celebrated its 150th birthday on March 11, 2026.
What's coming
What's planned or being built in Hayward?
Projects with a public approval, funding decision or construction date, as of October 2026.
La Vista Park
A 39-acre park on a former quarry above Mission Boulevard, with a ridge trail, sports fields and an amphitheater. Under construction since April 2026, due fall 2027. Source
Downtown Specific Plan
Allows up to 3,427 homes downtown; BART is in early planning for homes on its downtown lots. Source
Southland Mall
Sold for $70 million in November 2025; the new owners haven't announced plans.
Things to do · 5 of 5
What is there to do in Hayward?
The Oakland Zoo is about 8 miles away and Coyote Hills Regional Park about 11, and Levi's Stadium is an easy trip south.
Main street (counted)
Downtown B and Main streets.
Outdoors (counted)
Garin and Dry Creek Pioneer regional parks in the hills, and Hayward Regional Shoreline on the Bay.
Culture (counted)
The Hayward Area Historical Society's museum and Meek Mansion.
Events (counted)
The year-round Saturday farmers market at City Hall and the May Cinco de Mayo Festival.
Entertainment (counted)
Southland Mall's cinema, Cinema Place and Buffalo Bill's Brewery.
Getting around
How do you get around Hayward?
Hayward has two BART stations (Hayward and South Hayward), a Capitol Corridor Amtrak stop, I-880, I-580 and SR-92 to the San Mateo Bridge. Capitol Corridor's South Bay Connect plan would drop the Hayward Amtrak stop. If the Bay Area transit tax fails on November 3, 2026, BART's contingency plan would close South Hayward and Castro Valley stations in January 2027.
Official data
Where can you check hazard maps, crime data and schools in Hayward?
Stephen doesn't rate neighborhoods as safe or unsafe. These are the official sources, so you can judge for yourself.
Hazard maps
| Very High fire hazard zone | No | No Very High zones on CAL FIRE's 2025 map. |
|---|---|---|
| FEMA 100-year floodplain | Partial | Bay-shore zones plus Sulphur, Ward and Chabot creeks and county flood channels. |
| Earthquake fault zone | Yes | The Hayward fault crosses the city. |
Community-wide flags overstate risk for most individual homes. Check an address with CAL FIRE, FEMA's flood maps and EQ Zapp. The seller's Natural Hazard Disclosure is the binding document.
Crime data
Patrolled by the Hayward Police Department.
FAQ
Questions about Hayward
What does a typical home cost in Hayward?
Zillow's typical home value for Hayward was $820,844 in August 2026, 22% below Alameda County's $1,048,143. For a price on a specific home, request a personal valuation.
Is Hayward in a wildfire, flood or earthquake fault zone?
On state and federal maps, Hayward's Very High fire hazard flag is no, its FEMA floodplain flag is partial and its earthquake fault zone flag is yes. Check a specific address with CAL FIRE, FEMA and EQ Zapp; the seller's Natural Hazard Disclosure covers each home.
What's being built in Hayward?
La Vista Park. A 39-acre park on a former quarry above Mission Boulevard, with a ridge trail, sports fields and an amphitheater. Under construction since April 2026, due fall 2027.
Which school district serves Hayward?
Hayward Unified School District. Stephen doesn't rate schools; the California School Dashboard has the state's data for every public school.
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Sources: Zillow home value data · Hayward Housing Element, App. B · East Bay Regional Park District: Garin · CGS Hayward Fault fact sheet · BART contingency plan coverage. Updated October 2026.