Alameda County, California
Hayward Real Estate and Local Guide
A diverse East Bay city in Alameda County, the sixth largest in the San Francisco Bay Area, with a walkable downtown and a strong industrial and commuter base. Ranked Realty pairs verified local data with the agents who know Hayward best.
About the area
Living in Hayward, CA
Home to the oldest traditionally designed Japanese garden in California.
The housing market
Homes in Hayward
- About 57% of housing units are owner-occupied.
- About 52% of homes are single-family detached.
- The median home value is about $820,700.
Landmarks and lifestyle
What makes Hayward home
Hayward Japanese Gardens
The oldest traditionally designed Japanese garden in California, dedicated in 1980
Green Shutter Hotel
Downtown building listed on the National Register of Historic Places
Buffalo Bill's Brewery
One of the first brewpubs in California, in downtown Hayward
Garin Regional Park
East Bay Regional Park District park in the hills above Hayward
Hayward Regional Shoreline
Bay shoreline park with restored tidal marsh and trails
Neighborhoods
Hayward areas to know
Mount Eden
Neighborhood in western Hayward
Schafer Park
Residential neighborhood in Hayward
Downtown Hayward
Historic commercial core with the city's cultural landmarks
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Local facts on this page are verified against public sources as part of the AppWT local-data project. Data reflects the most recent available figures.