From the peaks of the eastern hills to the city's pristine shoreline, 150,000 people call Hayward home and nearly 65,000 pursue their education in the Heart of the Bay. Find the resources you need here.
Today's Bay Area is arguably the most competitive business environment in the United States. We get that. A "business friendly" location isn't enough; you need a partner who shares your goals. Luckily, you picked Hayward.
Chances are, you're not here to hang out. When you visit our website, you're trying to get something done, like report graffiti, pay your water bill or find out how to get a building permit. We're working hard to make the services we provide accessible, understandable and easy to use.
Our council-manager form of government combines the strong civic leadership of elected officials with the strong managerial experience of an appointed city manager. Beyond all else, we are a service organization, and we are here to serve you, the public. We're doing our part to drive Hayward forward.
We need everyone's involvement to protect and strengthen Hayward’s environment. This site is a one-stop shop for the resources you need to go green at home, at work, and in your community. Thank you for everything you do to keep Hayward great for future generations!
Some of our best stories are told in numbers. Dive deeper to get the full rundown on Hayward, from our unparalleled diversity statistics to our amount of open space and parkland.
Number of Residents who both live and work in the City of Hayward
(10.8% of Hayward’s population)
Economy
Median price
$702,173
single family detatched home
Economy
More than
1,000
advanced industries companies
Economy
79,470
local jobs
Economy
More than
$300 million
annual economic benefits from Hayward Executive Airport
including 300 jobs
Economy
400
biotech, biomed and life sciences businesses
throughout Hayward's "Industrial Crescent"
Economy
$1,964
average rental rate
one bedroom apartment
Economy
10,978
Hayward businesses
Economy
$19.2 million
annual sales tax revenue
The City of Hayward is at your service! Access Hayward is an online tool that connects you directly to the people, services, and resources that make our city great.