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Compare Berkeley to Hayward

This post compares Berkeley, California to Hayward, California across various dimensions, including population, median income, median age, percentage of housing that is rental, percent of households with kids, and other demographics.

Dimension Berkeley (city) Hayward (city)
Population 120,179 156,917
Income (median) $67,950 $46,537
Home Value (median) $861,800 $462,000
White 60% 39%
Black 8% 10%
Asian 19% 25%
With Kids 20% 38%
Age (median) 31 34
Rentals 57% 48%

Questions and Answers:

Q: Which is more populated, Berkeley or Hayward?
A: Berkeley has a similar population count than Hayward: 120179 compared with 156917 total people.

Q: Do incomes tend to be higher in Berkeley or in Hayward?
A: Incomes are on average much higher in Berkeley.

Q: Are homes more expensive in Berkeley or Hayward?
A: Homes tend to be more expensive in Berkeley.

Q: Which has a higher percentage of housing rental units?
A: Berkeley does. The percentage of rentals differs quite a bit: 57% for Berkeley versus 48% for Hayward.

Somewhat similar in-state cities, towns, and CDPs to Berkeley may include: Pasadena, Santa-Cruz, and Davis.

The statistics and analyses on this page are based on data from the U.S. Census American Community Survey.

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