Hayward is a city in California state in USA with a population of 158817 residents.. The poverty rate of Hayward is 8.5%, which is 39% lower than national average. The typical household in Hayward earns $91490 a year, compared to the national median of $67,500. Nearly 24.6% of households earn less than $50,000 a year compared to 39% national rate.

A high school education is a basic prerequisite for most jobs, and in Hayward, only 84% of adults have a high school diploma, compared to the 87.7% of adults nationwide. The unemployment rate of Hayward remained 5.2%, which is 11% higher than national rate. Nearly 1 times comparable to 4.7% national rate, according to the Census. Higher educational attainment can lead to improved job security and reduce the likelihood of financial insecurity. In Hayward, only 31% of adults have a bachelor's degree and 27% have some college but no degree.

Cost of living in Hayward is 150, which is 50% higher than national average. Median home value in Hayward is $622700 , which is 171% higher than national average. While median income in Hayward remained $91490, which is 36% higher than national average. Not only are incomes low in the town, but it also has a high cost of living, meaning a dollar does not go as far as it might elsewhere.