Moving to Fairview, CA

About Fairview

Fairview is an unincorporated hillside community in Alameda County above Hayward, with about 10,000 residents. Semi-rural in feel with winding roads and bay views, it sits near the Don Castro Regional Recreation Area and offers a quieter alternative to the flatland cities below.

Home prices in Fairview

The median listing price in Fairview is $1,199,500.

Top places in Fairview

• Don Castro Regional Recreation Area — swim lagoon, fishing lake, and trails (adjacent).
• Fairview hillside viewpoints over the bay.
• Sulphur Creek Nature Center (nearby in Hayward).
• The Fairview fire protection district entrance (shown in the Commons photo below).
• Five Canyons open space and trails.

Commuting from Fairview

• BART: no station in the CDP; nearest is Hayward (Green/Orange lines) — roughly 45–55 minutes total to downtown San Francisco (per BART trip planner ranges).
• AC Transit bus service on the main corridors.
• Approximate drive to downtown San Francisco via I-580/I-238/I-880 and the Bay Bridge: ~35–55 minutes (longer at peak).

Schools in Fairview

Public schools: Hayward Unified School District. For enrollment and performance data, see the state report card in Town links below. Confirm school assignment for any address directly with the district.

Fairview FAQs

• What is the housing market like in Fairview, CA?
  The median listing price in Fairview is $1,199,500. Median listing price (September 2026 research snapshot)
• How is the commute from Fairview, CA?
  BART: no station in the CDP; nearest is Hayward (Green/Orange lines) — roughly 45–55 minutes total to downtown San Francisco (per BART trip planner ranges).
• Which school district serves Fairview, CA?
  Fairview is served by Hayward Unified School District. See the state report card in Town links, and confirm school assignment for a specific address with the district.

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