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Hayward, California · ZIP 94541

Hayward — ZIP 94541

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Hayward (94541) scores 47/100 — Below Average for Hayward. Safety: Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier. Schools: Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage. A premium market - pricier than most of the state. The typical home value here is $783K.

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Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier.

Safety index45/100
Violent crime share15%
Property crime share85%

Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage.

School index50/100
Avg math proficiency17%
Avg reading proficiency30%
Schools nearby12

A premium market - pricier than most of the state.

Affordability index46/100
Typical home value$783K
Median rent$2,601/mo

How this score is calculated: the NeighborScore composite weights crime 53% and schools 47%, each normalized to the local area. Home affordability is shown for context and is not factored into the overall score. Sources & methodology →

Last refreshed — Schools: Aug 2026 · Real estate: Aug 2026 · Demographics: Jun 2026

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Real Estate Snapshot

Typical Home Value

$783K

Median Rent

$2,601/mo

Days on Market

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Sale-to-List

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Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Median Rent — 24 Months

Crime Overview

Total Incidents

65,134

Violent Crime

10,813

Property Crime

54,321

Crime statistics for this area are estimated from FBI-reported county-level data for Alameda County, California (2025). This ZIP does not yet have city-specific monthly crime data, so figures reflect the entire county rather than this ZIP alone.

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Nearby Schools

Grades
Knowledge Enlightens You (KEY) AcademyKG–08645
30%
37%
Lorenzo Manor ElementaryKG–05447
27%
25%
East Avenue ElementaryKG–06407
27%
40%
Burbank ElementaryKG–06800
26%
39%
Hayward High09–121,580
17%
50%
Fairview ElementaryKG–06543
16%
33%
Harder ElementaryKG–06671
14%
23%
Longwood ElementaryKG–06517
14%
25%
Cherryland ElementaryKG–06855
11%
28%
Colonial Acres ElementaryKG–05458
7%
13%
Faith Ringgold School of Arts and ScienceKG–08111
3%
17%
San Lorenzo Unified PreschoolM–M—Not reportedNot reported

Directory and latest enrollment: NCES Common Core of Data (SY 2024–25 where reported). Proficiency: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts SY 2021–22; state standards are not directly comparable.

Note: schools marked “Not reported” (often small or specialized programs) lack state proficiency data and aren't included in the Schools score.

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Demographics

Population

67,785

Median Income

$106K

Homeownership

47%

Median Age

38.2 yrs

Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2024).

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 94541 has a reported-crime score of 45/100. A higher score represents a lower reported-crime rate under the best available data tier for this ZIP; it is not a guarantee of safety. Review the crime report and current local police data before making a decision.
ZIP 94541 has a school score of 50/100. The index combines reported SY 2021–22 math and reading proficiency with grade-band coverage. Nearby or county-level estimates may be used where ZIP-level reporting is sparse, and state assessment standards are not directly comparable.
The latest home value or sale-price figure available for ZIP 94541 is approximately $783K. The profile identifies the underlying source; Zillow ZHVI is a typical home value measure, while Redfin data is a median sale-price measure. These are different metrics and may lag current listings.
ZIP 94541 in Hayward has an overall NeighborScore of 47/100. It combines the crime score (53%) and school score (47%); affordability is context only. Use the component data and its coverage notes rather than treating the composite as a complete measure of livability.