Hayward, CA vs Winter Haven, 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 Haven
71.1
#1028 nationally
Hayward leads in walk score (57 vs 25). Winter Haven leads in crime level (6.5 vs 13.1). Hayward leads in median household income ($105,371 vs $56,425).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Hayward, CA | Winter Haven, FL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 61.7 (#1891) | 71.1 (#1028) |
| Population | 155,675 | 57,109 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $831,558 | $274,480 |
| Median Household Income | $105,371 | $56,425 |
| Average Commute | 34.2 min | 27.9 min |
| Walk Score | 57 | 25 |
| Crime Level | 13.1 | 6.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 173 | 100 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+53.6 | R+20.7 |
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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C-
71.1 Score
Winter Haven, FL
Florida community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$274,480
Population
57,109
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
25
Southeast
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