Golden, CO 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.

Golden

67.8

#1379 nationally

vs

Hayward

61.7

#1891 nationally

Golden leads in crime level (3.4 vs 13.1). Golden leads in average commute (23.8 min vs 34.2 min). Hayward leads in walk score (57 vs 42).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Golden, CO Hayward, CA
WhereAtHome Score 67.8 (#1379) 61.7 (#1891)
Population 20,242 155,675
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $865,982 $831,558
Median Household Income $90,990 $105,371
Average Commute 23.8 min 34.2 min
Walk Score 42 57
Crime Level 3.4 13.1
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 152 173
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored D+19.5 D+53.6