Question 1

Is 94544 a safe area?

Accepted Answer

ZIP code 94544 in Hayward has a crime score of 50/100, which is roughly average for the region. Reported incidents per 1,000 residents track close to the Hayward city median. Both violent and property crime fall within the expected range for an urban ZIP code. Reviewing the Full Crime Report for 94544 and checking the local police department's crime mapping tool for current incident patterns before making decisions is recommended.

Question 2

What are the best schools near 94544?

Accepted Answer

ZIP code 94544 has a school score of 100/100, based on NCES EdFacts math and reading proficiency data for public schools in and near ZIP 94544. Schools in this area perform significantly above state averages — proficiency rates consistently outpace both the city and national benchmarks. For families prioritizing public school quality, 94544 ranks among the stronger ZIP codes in Hayward. Scores reflect SY 2020-21 EdFacts assessment data; individual school performance may vary, and reviewing each school's most recent state report card is recommended.

Question 3

What is the average home price in 94544?

Accepted Answer

The median home sale price in 94544 is approximately $840K, based on recent Zillow Research ZHVI data. This places 94544 near the metro median for comparable neighborhoods. Median rent in 94544 is available in the Full Market Report. Prices fluctuate with market conditions; Zillow data reflects trailing sale prices, not current listing prices.

Question 4

Is 94544 a good place to live?

Accepted Answer

ZIP code 94544 has an overall NeighborScore of 66/100, placing it in the moderate range for Hayward. The score combines crime rate (40% weight), school quality (35%), and relative property value (25%), each normalized to the metro area. At 66/100, 94544 scores similarly to the middle tier of Hayward neighborhoods — neither among the strongest nor the weakest performers. Individual priorities (commute, school age, budget) should guide how much weight you give this composite vs. the component scores.

Hayward — ZIP 94544

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School	Grades	Students	Math ↓	Reading
Hayward Collegiate Charter	KG–06	—	—	—
Eldridge Elementary	KG–06	—	—	—
Glassbrook Elementary	KG–06	—	—	—
Cesar Chavez Middle	07–08	—	—	—
Schafer Park Elementary	KG–06	—	—	—
Tennyson High	09–12	—	—	—
Treeview Elementary	KG–06	—	—	—
Hillview Crest Elementary	KG–05	—	—	—