Alhambra, CA vs Hayward, CA

Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.

Score Snapshot

No universal winner

Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.

Alhambra

63.8

#1735 nationally

vs

Hayward

61.7

#1891 nationally

Alhambra leads in crime level (6.2 vs 13.1). Hayward leads in median household income ($105,371 vs $80,234). Alhambra leads in walk score (71 vs 57).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Alhambra, CA Hayward, CA
WhereAtHome Score 63.8 (#1735) 61.7 (#1891)
Population 79,776 155,675
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $927,695 $831,558
Median Household Income $80,234 $105,371
Average Commute 30.1 min 34.2 min
Walk Score 71 57
Crime Level 6.2 13.1
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 169 173
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored D+32.9 D+53.6