Housing & Real Estate — Hayward, California
Overview
| Total Housing Units | 52,182 |
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| Occupied | 49,470 |
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| Vacant | 2,712 |
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| Owner-Occupied | 28,173 |
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| Renter-Occupied | 21,297 |
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| Median Home Value (Census) | $854,400 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$938,000 |
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| Median Rent | $2,360/mo |
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| Median Property Tax | $5,739/yr |
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Affordability
| Home Price to Income Ratio | N/Ax |
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| Home Affordability | very expensive |
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| Rent as % of Income | 25.0% |
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| Severely Rent-Burdened | 43.5% |
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Housing Age
| Built 2010 or later | 3,985 |
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| Built 2000-2009 | 3,892 |
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| Built 1990-1999 | 4,586 |
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| Built before 1960 | 17,976 |
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| Median Year Built | 1972 |
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Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B25077; HUD FMR FY2026.
