Living in Hayward, WI
A comprehensive, data-driven guide to life in Hayward. Housing costs, safety statistics, walkability, air quality, and neighborhood insights — all in one place.
Population: 2,526
Hayward at a Glance
Median Home Value
$171,800
Nat'l avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$686
Nat'l avg: $1,163
Violent Crime
0.6 per 1K
Nat'l avg: 3.6 per 1K
Walk Score
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Median Income
$39,422
Nat'l avg: $74,580
Air Quality
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Climate Risk
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Population
2,526
Housing & Cost of Living
Median Home Value
$171,800
Median Rent
$686
Median Income
$39,422
Affordability Index
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Homeownership Rate
51.9%
Electricity Rate
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Est. Monthly Electric
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39% below nat'l avg
41% below nat'l avg
Safety & Crime
Violent Crime
0.6 per 1K
Property Crime
3.7 per 1K
83% below nat'l avg
81% below nat'l avg
National Average: Violent crime 3.6 per 1K, Property crime 19 per 1K
Walkability & Transportation
Walk Score
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Transit Score
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Bike Score
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Environment & Quality of Life
Air Quality (AQI)
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Climate Risk
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Noise Level
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Unemployment
5.4%
Poverty Rate
20.9%
46% above nat'l avg
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