165 homes in Hayward
Hayward is a diverse East Bay city home to Cal State East Bay. Features affordable housing, BART access, and diverse dining.
Today, Hayward has 165 homes for sale at a median price of $850,000, typically selling in about 39 days.
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The picture is mixed here. Supply sits at 3.3 months, roughly in step with demand, yet 35% of sellers have trimmed their asking price, so neither side holds a clear advantage. Realistic pricing wins for sellers, and patient, prepared buyers can secure fair terms.
Median Home Price
$850K
↓ 2% 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
3.3 months of supply
Balanced Supply165 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 ~39 days.
Sales Velocity
How fast homes are selling
Homes are selling at a steady pace, so buyers have some time, though competition still exists. Homes are moving 30% faster than six months ago.
Inventory Distribution
A solid share of current listings is under 30 days old, while a meaningful share has been up longer.
About 58% of current listings are under 30 days old, while the rest have been up longer.
Housing Tenure in Hayward
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)
Affordability Snapshot
Typical home cost
$5,751/mo
Actual housing expense
Affordable budget (28%)
$2,655/mo
Based on median income
Median household income
$9,481/mo
Hayward
A typical home costs about 61% of the median household's income.
For reference, lenders typically recommend spending ≤28%.
Income needed to afford a typical home comfortably
$246K/year
Assumes housing costs ≤28% of income
20% down, 7% rate, 30-yr fixed. CA averages for tax/insurance.
Median Price by Bedroom
Larger homes command significantly higher prices, with sharp increases beyond 3 bedrooms.
Each additional bedroom adds about $307K in value on average.
Largest increase: 3 → 4 bedrooms (+$386K)
Price Reductions
57 listings have reduced their price
35% of active listings
Average reduction: 6.3% (~$54K)
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