Moving to Hayward, CA

About Hayward

Hayward is an Alameda County city of about 160,000 on the East Bay shoreline, known for California State University, East Bay, its revitalized downtown B Street district, the Hayward Fault running through town, and the Hayward Regional Shoreline. One of the Bay Area's most affordable larger cities.

Home prices in Hayward

The median listing price in Hayward is $841,500.

Top places in Hayward

• Downtown Hayward — B Street shops, the Sun Gallery, and the historic theater.
• California State University, East Bay — hilltop campus with bay views.
• Hayward Regional Shoreline — baylands trails (Eden Medical Center and the hills shown in the Commons photo below).
• The Hayward Public Library (shown in the Commons photo below).
• The Gurdwara Sahib of Hayward (shown in the Commons photo below).
• Garin Regional Park — pioneer farm and trails.

Commuting from Hayward

• BART: Hayward and South Hayward stations (Green/Orange lines) — roughly 35–40 minutes to downtown San Francisco (per BART trip planner ranges).
• AC Transit bus service.
• Approximate drive to downtown San Francisco via I-880 and the Bay Bridge: ~30–55 minutes (heavily traffic-dependent).

Schools in Hayward

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.

Hayward FAQs

• What is the housing market like in Hayward, CA?
  The median listing price in Hayward is $841,500. Median listing price (September 2026 research snapshot)
• How is the commute from Hayward, CA?
  BART: Hayward and South Hayward stations (Green/Orange lines) — roughly 35–40 minutes to downtown San Francisco (per BART trip planner ranges).
• Which school district serves Hayward, CA?
  Hayward 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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