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Hayward, CA home prices and housing market

4 ZIP markets liveData updated September 2026Typical value$839K1-yr changeDown3.1%

The typical home value in Hayward, CA is $839K as of September 2026, down 3.1% from a year ago, based on the Zillow Home Value Index. In the typical Hayward ZIP code, the median list price is $830K and homes spend a median of 42 days on market as of September 2026 (Realtor.com).

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Hayward, by the numbers.

Typical home valueZillow ZHVI, September 2026
$839K
1-yr changeMedian across Hayward ZIPs
-3.1%
ZIP markets live7 tracked in Hayward
4
County
Alameda County

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12-month value trend

-3.1% over 12 months

Typical home value in Hayward over the last 12 months: $866K in Sep 2025 to $839K in Sep 2026 (-3.1%).

Sep 2025$866K

Sep 2026$839K

Median Zillow home value index across Hayward's ZIP codes.

Context

Hayward's housing market has cooled somewhat in the past year. The typical home value stands at $839,310, down 3.1% over the past year as of September 2026. There are 194 homes for sale, with 96 new listings added recently. The median list price is $829,716, and homes spend a median of 42 days on market. About 13.2% of listings have received a price cut. For homeowners considering a sale, the modest inventory and moderate pace suggest you should think carefully about timing and pricing strategy.

The numbers

What is the housing market like in Hayward, CA?

Typical home value

$839K

Down3.1%YoY

Median list price

$830K

Days on market

42

Homes for sale

194

Price cuts

13.2%

New listings

96

Sources · Zillow ZHVI (September 2026) / Realtor.com (September 2026)

Figures reflect Hayward's ZIP codes with market data: values and listing medians take the median across ZIPs; inventory and new listings are summed.

Prices over time

Hayward, CA home prices over time

Typical home values in Hayward, CA are down 3.1% over the past year, from $866K in September 2025 to $839K in September 2026.

Typical home value in Hayward, CA, September of each year
MonthTypical value1-yr change
September 2026$839,310-3.1%
September 2025$865,990No prior year

Typical value is the median Zillow Home Value Index across Hayward ZIP codes, taken in September of each year so every row compares the same month.

Market balance

Is Hayward, CA a buyer's or seller's market?

Hayward, CA leans toward a seller's market.

Relatively few listings have cut their asking price, which usually gives sellers the stronger position.

Based on a median of 42 days on market and 13% of listings with a price cut in the typical Hayward ZIP code, and 96 new listings against 194 active listings across Hayward, as of September 2026 (Realtor.com).

The outlook

Hayward housing market forecast 2027

+1.1%

Weighted average of Zillow's ZIP forecasts, 12 months to September 2027

A weighted average of Zillow's ZIP forecasts, across 4 Hayward ZIP codes, points to typical home values rising 1.1% by September 2027.

Over the 12 months through September 2026, typical home values in Hayward fell 3.1%, per the Zillow Home Value Index.

Will home prices drop in Hayward?

The forecasts do not call for a drop: a weighted average of Zillow's ZIP forecasts for Hayward shows typical home values rising 1.1% by September 2027, after a 3.1% decline over the past 12 months. Forecasts are not guarantees: mortgage rates, inventory, and the wider economy can move values either way.

How this is calculated: each ZIP code's 12-month Zillow forecast is weighted by its typical home value (Zillow Home Value Index, September 2026). 4 Hayward ZIP codes have both figures.

Forecast: a weighted average of Zillow's ZIP forecasts (Zillow Home Value Forecast, published October 2026), calculated by Home Value Pros. A forecast, not a guarantee.

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Live markets

What ZIP codes are live in Hayward?

Typical value is the Zillow home value index (ZHVI) for each ZIP, as of September 2026. 1-yr change compares it to the same ZIP a year earlier. We track 7 Hayward ZIP codes in total; the remaining 3 publish as their data clears editorial QA.

Zillow ZHVI, September 2026

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Common questions

Questions about Hayward, CA home prices.

How much is a home in Hayward worth?

The typical home value in Hayward is $839,310 as of September 2026. This represents a decline of 3.1% over the past year.

How many homes are for sale in Hayward?

There are 194 homes for sale in Hayward as of September 2026, with 96 new listings added recently.

How long do homes take to sell in Hayward?

The median time on market for homes in Hayward is 42 days as of September 2026.

Are home prices going up or down in Hayward, CA?

Typical home values in Hayward, CA are down 3.1% over the past year, based on the Zillow Home Value Index as of September 2026.

Is Hayward, CA a buyer's or seller's market?

Hayward, CA leans toward a seller's market. Relatively few listings have cut their asking price, which usually gives sellers the stronger position. Based on a median of 42 days on market and 13% of listings with a price cut in the typical Hayward ZIP code, and 96 new listings against 194 active listings across Hayward, as of September 2026 (Realtor.com).

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