Alameda County
Buying a first home in Hayward
Figures below reflect our latest verified data. Anything not yet verified shows "Data coming soon" rather than a guess.
Overview
What it's like to buy in Hayward
Hayward sits in central Alameda County with quick access to both the East Bay and South Bay via I-880 and BART, and is often the first stop for buyers priced out of Fremont and points south.
The numbers
Typical costs for first-time buyers
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Median home price
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Starter home price
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Condo price
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Townhome price
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Typical HOA
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Est. property tax rate
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Per year, of purchase price
Active inventory
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Homes for sale
Days on market
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Typical, median
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