Hayward, CA Real Estate

Median Income $53,431

Median Age 33.63

Population 57,543

	Median Temperature
	January	HI 57°	LO 41°	July	HI 75°	LO 53°

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Buying a home in Hayward will put you inside a 61 square mile town in Alameda County, and, as stated on the city's website, it is: "25 miles southeast of San Francisco, 14 miles south of Oakland, 26 miles north of San Jose and 10 miles west of the valley communities surrounding Pleasanton. Serviced by an extensive network of freeways and bus lines, Hayward has two BART stations (Hayward and South Hayward), an Amtrak station, and the Hayward Executive Airport, with easy access to San Francisco, Oakland, and San Jose airports."

In addition, Hayward is within driving distance of a number of beautiful outdoor recreation areas such as state parks, Yosemite, Tahoe, the wine country, and the Pacific Ocean. Hayward is home to one of the largest Cal State University campuses, California State East Bay, formerly named Cal State University Hayward. Hayward is home to approximately 146,000 culturally diverse residents. A number of special annual events are hosted here, including the Cultures in Harmony Festival, the City Blues Festival, and Zucchini Festival. The town is creating a pedestrian-friendly downtown with a balanced mix of housing, retail shops, offices and a variety of restaurants catering to every palate. The new Civic Center serves as the focal point for this revitalization.

Hayward has a similar make-up to many towns across the United States as there are a number of small and mid-sized homes, tract housing, apartment complexes, and newly constructed strip malls. In October 2007, the average home sales price for a single family home or condo was $440,414, with an average price per square foot of 337. While this data is collected from the MLS and deemed reliable, it is not guaranteed. Purchasing a home in this evolving city is a good investment for prospective homeowners.

Because of its affordability compared to the rest of the Bay Area, Hayward is a good place to buy a home. Its relatively short distance into the city along with accessibility to major transportation arteries, make Hayward a good option for people with jobs in San Francisco, the North Bay and Silicon Valley. If you are looking to buy your home in Hayward you will find some competition, not unlike the rest of the Area. Nevertheless, your investment will surely pay off as home prices in this area are on the rise.



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