94542 Housing Market
Median List Price
$1,520,000
Updated August 2026
Today, the 94542 ZIP code in Hayward, CA has 18 homes for sale at a median list price of $1,520,000, typically selling in about 18 days.
94542 Housing Market Overview
The 94542 ZIP code currently shows a median list price of $1.5M. That is about 78.8% above the Hayward median. There are 18 homes currently listed for sale in the 94542 ZIP code. Over the last six months, the median price has eased about 55.5%, from $1.9M in February to $860,000 in July.
94542 Area Market Pulse
Topfind Market Read
Sellers hold the edge right now. The typical home sells in about 18 days, and 89% of current listings are under 30 days old. At the same time, sale prices have eased 18% over the last six months and are 5% below a year ago, so the market is not running away from buyers. Sellers have the stronger hand, though prepared buyers can still negotiate on the right home.
Median Home Price
$1.52M
↓ 5% over the past yearChart shows the median closed sale price by month
Months of Supply
Estimated time to sell all listings at the current sales pace
3.6 months of supply
Balanced Supply18 active listings currently on the market.
What this means for buyers
Supply and demand are roughly in step, with a steady flow of options and no glut. Listings typically sell in ~18 days.
Sales Velocity
How fast homes are selling
Homes are selling quickly, which gives sellers leverage, though prepared buyers can still compete. Homes are moving 24% faster than six months ago.
Inventory Distribution
Most current listings are under 30 days old, so the mix skews toward fresh inventory.
Housing Tenure in 94542 Area
Homeownership is near the state average, with a balanced mix of owners and renters.
57%
Homeowners
43%
Renters
Homeownership is 1.5 points higher than the California average (55.5%)
49,470 households (2023)
Median Price by Bedroom
Home prices rise significantly with each additional bedroom.
Each additional bedroom adds about $654K in value on average, with larger homes seeing bigger price jumps.
Largest increase: 5 → 6 bedrooms (+$1.6M)
Price Reductions
4 listings have reduced their price
22% of active listings
Average reduction: 2.7% (~$41K)
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Frequently Asked Questions about the 94542 Housing Market
What is the median home price in the 94542 ZIP code?
The median list price in the 94542 ZIP code is $1,520,000 as of August 2026, based on 18 active listings.
Is the 94542 ZIP code a buyer's market or a seller's market?
The 94542 ZIP code currently reads as a seller's market. Active inventory works out to about 3.6 months of supply at the recent sales pace.
How fast do homes sell in the 94542 ZIP code?
The average home currently for sale in the 94542 ZIP code has been on the market for 18 days.
Are home prices in the 94542 ZIP code going up or down?
The median sale price in the 94542 ZIP code is down about 4.6% compared with a year ago.
How many homes are for sale in the 94542 ZIP code?
There are 18 homes for sale in the 94542 ZIP code right now.