Primary sources for Hayward, CA
- Census Bureau profile of Hayward, CA, ACS data
- EIA-861 utility data for Hayward, CA, prices
- DOE LEAD tool for Hayward, CA, energy burden
- NOAA storms and FEMA flood claims for Hayward, CA
Electricity rates in Hayward, California
Hayward, CA ranks 53 of 263 California cities for homes in buildings of 5+ units (27%). Hayward, California has 159,201 residents in 49,470 households; 28.8% heat with electricity.
In Hayward, CA, community choice aggregators may change the generation charge. How to compare.
Hayward on the map
Alameda County, with Hayward marked
Cost of living with electricity in Hayward
Hayward, CA: 49,470 households at $1,358 a year per home for electricity (Alameda County average, DOE LEAD) come to about $67.2 million, an estimate; all home energy is $2,023 a year per household.
| Group in Hayward, CA | Households | Power per home | Power bill of the group | Share of Hayward, CA median income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hayward, CA, all households | 49,470 | $1,358 | $67.2 million | 1.19% |
| Hayward, CA, homeowners | 28,173 | $1,694 | $47.7 million | 1.49% |
| Hayward, CA, renters | 21,297 | $960 | $20.4 million | 0.84% |
Who supplies Hayward
Alameda County lists 2 utilities for Hayward, CA (159,201 residents): homes pay 22.98 to 31.70 cents per kWh, about $116 to $160 a month at 503 kWh, 1.2% to 1.7% of the $113,775 Hayward median income. Alameda County page.
Facts about Hayward
- Residents of Hayward, CA, ACS 2023
- 159,20133 of 263 California cities with 30,000+
- Median household income in Hayward, CA
- $113,77579 of 263 of those cities
- Households in Hayward, CA
- 49,4703.22 people each
- Owner-occupied homes in Hayward, CA
- 56.9%28,173 owners and 21,297 renter households
- Housing units in Hayward, CA
- 52,1822,712 vacant or seasonal
- Homes heated by electricity in Hayward, CA
- 28.8%14,271 of 49,470 homes
- Land area of Hayward, CA
- 45.8 sq mi3,474.6 people per sq mi
- Bill as share of income in Hayward, CA
- 1.2% to 1.7%at 503 kWh a month over the $113,775 median household income
- Wind and tornado reports within 15 miles of Hayward, CA
- 5NWS point reports 2015 to 2025, 3.1 per 100,000 residents
- Median year homes were built in Hayward, CA
- 197233,464 of 52,182 homes (64.1%) before 1980
- Median home value and rent in Hayward, CA
- $820,700$2,360 gross rent a month, 3.45% of value a year
Outage risk around Hayward
Hayward, CA, NWS reports within 15 miles of the centre, 2015 to 2025: 5 wind and 0 tornado, 3.1 per 100,000 residents of 159,201. Top gust near Hayward, CA: 60 knots, 69 mph. Damage near Hayward, CA: $20K.
Reports within 15 miles of Hayward, CA
wind and tornado reports, Hayward, CA
- 0'15
- 0'16
- 1'17
- 1'18
- 0'19
- 0'20
- 0'21
- 0'22
- 1'23
- 2'24
- 0'25
| Hayward, CA | Wind | Tornado | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hayward, CA, 2017 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Hayward, CA, 2018 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Hayward, CA, 2023 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Hayward, CA, 2024 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
Housing and heating in Hayward
Hayward, CA: 33,464 of 52,182 homes were built before 1980 and 7,307 in 2000 or later. Hayward, CA has 27,004 detached houses, 14,101 homes in 5+ unit buildings and 2,457 mobile homes.
Age of homes in Hayward, CA
% of homes by decade built, Hayward, CA
- 4pre-40
- 540s
- 2650s
- 1260s
- 1870s
- 1380s
- 990s
- 700s
- 610s
- 120+
Heating fuel in Hayward, CA
| Hayward, CA | Value | County | Gap | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hayward, CA, median year built | 1972 | 1969 | +3 years | 170 of 263 |
| Hayward, CA, built before 1980 | 64.1% | 66.4% | -2.3 points | 104 of 263 |
| Hayward, CA, built 2000 or later | 14.0% | 14.2% | -0.2 points | 136 of 263 |
| Hayward, CA, detached houses | 51.7% | 51.4% | +0.4 points | 204 of 263 |
| Hayward, CA, apartments in 5+ unit buildings | 27.0% | 28.5% | -1.5 points | 53 of 263 |
| Hayward, CA, mobile homes | 4.7% | 1.3% | +3.4 points | 66 of 263 |
| Hayward, CA, renter households | 43.1% | 45.9% | -2.9 points | 109 of 263 |
| Hayward, CA, median home value | $820,700 | $1,057,400 | -$236,700 | 92 of 263 |
| Hayward, CA, median gross rent a month | $2,360 | $2,318 | +$42 | 68 of 263 |
| Hayward, CA, people per household | 3.15 | 2.73 | +0.42 | 86 of 263 |
Who lives in Hayward: income, cars, homes
In Hayward, CA, 6,665 of 49,470 households earn under $35,000, 9,065 $35,000-$75,000, 16,003 $75,000-$150,000 and 17,737 $150,000 or more. Hayward, CA homes: 28,422 have 3+ bedrooms, 6,990 none or one, median 4.7 rooms. In Hayward, CA, 10,973 of 20,292 renter households pay 30% or more of income in rent; 13,645 households moved in since 2018 and 9,029 before 2000, so electric accounts turn over at a moderate pace. In Hayward, CA, 2,962 households own no vehicle and 33,428 own two or more; home EV charging depends on that. 14,820 residents of Hayward, CA live below the poverty line, and the median age is 38.2. Of 78,259 workers in Hayward, CA, 9,660 work from home, 52,284 drive alone, 4,007 ride transit and 823 walk.
Household income in Hayward, CA
| Hayward, CA | Value | Rank in California |
|---|---|---|
| Hayward, CA, households under $35,000 | 13.5% | 174 of 263 |
| Hayward, CA, households $150,000 or more | 35.9% | 85 of 263 |
| Hayward, CA, residents below poverty | 9.5% | 145 of 263 |
| Hayward, CA, median age | 38.2 | 112 of 263 |
| Hayward, CA, homes with 3+ bedrooms | 54.5% | 172 of 263 |
| Hayward, CA, households without a vehicle | 6.0% | 98 of 263 |
| Hayward, CA, households with 2+ vehicles | 67.6% | 136 of 263 |
| Hayward, CA, workers at home | 12.3% | 137 of 263 |
| Hayward, CA, cost-burdened renters | 54.1% | 167 of 263 |
| Hayward, CA, moved in since 2018 | 27.6% | 166 of 263 |
| Hayward, CA, moved in before 2000 | 18.3% | 146 of 263 |
Analyst note on Hayward
Hayward, CA counts 159,201 residents in 49,470 households, on 45.8 square miles. Household income in Hayward, CA is $113,775; 28,173 of its 49,470 households own. 14,271 of the 49,470 occupied homes in Hayward, CA heat with electricity.
Hayward, CA has 52,182 housing units, 2,712 of them vacant or seasonal. Hayward, CA ranks 66 of 263 California cities for the share of mobile homes (5%). Hayward, CA ranks 68 of 263 California cities for the highest median rent ($2,360 a month).
Hayward, CA ranks 79 of 263 California cities for median household income ($113,775).
Bill and heat pump calculator, Hayward
Compare Hayward with nearby cities
| City near Hayward, CA | Distance from Hayward | Residents | Median income | Median year built | Median home value | Storm reports within 15 miles | Work from home |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hayward, CA (this page) | 0 mi | 159,201 | $113,775 | 1972 | $820,700 | 5 | 12.3% |
| Union City, CA | 4.9 mi east | 68,141 (-91,060) | $137,194 (+$23,419) | 1979 (+7 yr) | $1,058,200 (+$237,500) | 3 (-2) | 17.7% (+5.4 pts) |
| Castro Valley, CA | 6.1 mi north | 65,389 (-93,812) | $138,069 (+$24,294) | 1966 (-6 yr) | $1,058,200 (+$237,500) | 5 (+0) | 18.4% (+6.1 pts) |
| San Leandro, CA | 6.2 mi northwest | 88,531 (-70,670) | $98,063 (-$15,712) | 1959 (-13 yr) | $813,600 (-$7,100) | 10 (+5) | 12.8% (+0.4 pts) |
| Newark, CA | 9.3 mi southeast | 47,145 (-112,056) | $164,909 (+$51,134) | 1975 (+3 yr) | $1,094,200 (+$273,500) | 5 (+0) | 22.5% (+10.2 pts) |
| Redwood City, CA | 9.8 mi southwest | 82,423 (-76,778) | $150,840 (+$37,065) | 1968 (-4 yr) | $1,838,800 (+$1,018,100) | 11 (+6) | 24.0% (+11.6 pts) |
ZIP codes in Hayward
| ZIP area touching Hayward, CA | Share of the ZIP's land inside Hayward | Share of Hayward's land in the ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| 94545 (Hayward, CA) | 100.0% | 31.6% |
| 94544 (Hayward, CA) | 86.5% | 20.7% |
| 94587 (Hayward, CA) | 37.3% | 16.0% |
| 94542 (Hayward, CA) | 71.4% | 13.5% |
| 94541 (Hayward, CA) | 48.1% | 7.8% |
| 94552 (Hayward, CA) | 4.3% | 4.8% |
| 94586 (Hayward, CA) | 2.3% | 2.8% |
| 94588 (Hayward, CA) | 3.6% | 2.6% |
Census 2020 ZCTA to place land-area overlap. Look up any ZIP.
California: home prices since 2001, planned plants.
Questions on Hayward
Hayward: what is the electricity rate?
Hayward, CA has no price of its own; its 159,201 residents are served by one of 2 utilities, and a 503 kWh month costs $116 to $160. In Hayward, CA, community choice aggregators may change the generation charge.
Hayward: how does it rank among California cities?
Hayward, CA: rank 33 of 263 by its 159,201 residents, rank 79 of 263 by $113,775 median income.
Hayward: how many homes heat with electricity?
Hayward, CA: 14,271 of 49,470 occupied homes, 28.8%; Alameda County 28.6%.
Hayward: how much income goes to electricity?
At 503 kWh a month, 1.2% to 1.7% of the $113,775 median income in Hayward, CA.
Hayward: damaging storms reported nearby?
5 NWS wind and tornado reports within 15 miles of the centre of Hayward, CA, 2015 to 2025, 3.1 per 100,000 residents.
How old are the homes in Hayward?
Hayward, CA: median home built 1972; 33,464 of 52,182 homes (64.1%) predate 1980, 27,004 are detached and 14,101 sit in buildings of 5+ units.
How many households in Hayward, CA earn under $35,000?
6,665 of 49,470, against 17,737 at $150,000 or more.
How big are the homes in Hayward, CA?
28,422 of 52,182 homes have 3+ bedrooms; median 4.7 rooms.
How many Hayward, CA renters struggle with rent?
10,973 of 20,292 renter households pay 30% or more of income in rent.