Hayward, CA vs Pembroke Pines, FL
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.
Hayward
61.7
#1891 nationally
Pembroke Pines
67.3
#1441 nationally
Pembroke Pines leads in crime level (5.0 vs 13.1). Hayward leads in walk score (57 vs 32). Pembroke Pines leads in cost of living index (123 vs 173).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Hayward, CA | Pembroke Pines, FL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 61.7 (#1891) | 67.3 (#1441) |
| Population | 155,675 | 171,119 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $831,558 | $490,388 |
| Median Household Income | $105,371 | $77,657 |
| Average Commute | 34.2 min | 30.6 min |
| Walk Score | 57 | 32 |
| Crime Level | 13.1 | 5.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 173 | 123 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+53.6 | D+17.0 |
D-
61.7 Score
Hayward, CA
Mid-size California city with community character
Median Home
$831,558
Population
155,675
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
57
Pacific
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D+
67.3 Score
Pembroke Pines, FL
Mid-size Florida city with community character
Median Home
$490,388
Population
171,119
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
32
Southeast
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