Living in Hayward (California)
Hayward (California) is a city in California, United States, home to 158,289 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are city lovers (top 3%, #91 of 4,114), young professionals (top 3%, #127 of 4,444), digital natives (top 4%, #149 of 4,750).
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Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Hayward (California)
- The San Francisco Bay is 7 km away.
- It is part of Greater Oakland, 17 km from the city centre.
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 9 h 33 min and sets around 1:53; in late June it sets around 5:33.
How Hayward (California) ranks
Scores run 0 to 100 against every municipality in United States. Ranks count only the places that pass each profile's minimums, so the totals differ by profile. Local data: official statistics on affordability, green space, education and family, health and elderly, jobs and economy, lifestyle and amenities, mobility and connectivity and safety and community (local or regional figures, sources on every place page) plus population and geography.
| Profile | Score | In United States | In California | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Young family | 45 | #6,923 of 11,898 | #245 of 863 | Map |
| Low-income household | 22 | #8,569 of 9,771 | #199 of 775 | Map |
| Low-income family | 33 | #6,499 of 8,006 | #219 of 709 | Map |
| Single parent | 42 | #4,475 of 6,237 | #181 of 612 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 67 | #2,109 of 9,474 | #232 of 760 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 62 | #3,899 of 9,474 | #322 of 760 | Map |
| Early retiree | 67 | #1,902 of 10,762 | #237 of 811 | Map |
| Single professional | 73 | #208 of 4,537 | #29 of 532 | Map |
| Young professional | 77 | #127 of 4,444 | #23 of 527 | Map |
| DINKS | 80 | #155 of 3,053 | #28 of 420 | Map |
| Remote worker | 54 | #4,905 of 7,271 | #253 of 648 | Map |
| Commuter | 78 | #294 of 6,227 | #31 of 645 | Map |
| Car-free household | 80 | #131 of 3,933 | #20 of 490 | Map |
| Student | 75 | #433 of 2,119 | #52 of 267 | Map |
| First-home buyer | 36 | #5,556 of 8,006 | #106 of 709 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 19 | #11,175 of 12,111 | #319 of 862 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | 78 | #91 of 4,114 | #19 of 506 | Map |
| Expat professional | 77 | #523 of 7,271 | #75 of 648 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 70 | #1,642 of 9,474 | #166 of 760 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 11 | #17,810 of 18,063 | #889 of 1060 | Map |
| Cross-border commuter | not ranked: must-have: a border within 45 km where pay is higher on the other side | – | Map | |
| Outdoor and mountain lover | 39 | #3,520 of 16,523 | #436 of 1020 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 0 | #17,859 of 18,063 | #880 of 1060 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 73 | #1,247 of 16,523 | #137 of 1020 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 82 | #150 of 21,167 | #31 of 1147 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 66 | #3,681 of 12,111 | #116 of 862 | Map |
| Coastal living | 69 | #2,087 of 6,413 | #148 of 490 | Map |
| Business owner | 75 | #984 of 12,111 | #108 of 862 | Map |
| Digital native | 69 | #149 of 4,750 | #19 of 551 | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- Cherryland 2 km
- Longwood - Winton Grove 3 km
- Castro Valley 3 km
- Fairview (California) 3 km
- Ashland (California) 4 km
- San Lorenzo 5 km
- San Leandro 9 km
- Union City (California) 10 km
Data: Eurostat GISCO LAU 2024; locations EDJNet LAU centres; airports OurAirports; coastline Natural Earth. Updated 2026-10-31. Rankings are decision aids, not advice.