Hayward, CA vs Winter Garden, 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
Winter Garden
69.9
#1163 nationally
Winter Garden leads in crime level (3.2 vs 13.1). Hayward leads in walk score (57 vs 30). Winter Garden leads in cost of living index (121 vs 173).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Hayward, CA | Winter Garden, FL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 61.7 (#1891) | 69.9 (#1163) |
| Population | 155,675 | 47,294 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $831,558 | $570,660 |
| Median Household Income | $105,371 | $101,953 |
| Average Commute | 34.2 min | 28.8 min |
| Walk Score | 57 | 30 |
| Crime Level | 13.1 | 3.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 173 | 121 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+53.6 | D+13.6 |
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+
69.9 Score
Winter Garden, FL
Small Florida city with local appeal
Median Home
$570,660
Population
47,294
Crime
Low
Walk Score
30
Southeast
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