City

Hayward, California

238,845Residents

64%Homeowners

49Average age

$94KAverage income

Residents:238,845

Homeowners:64%

Average age:49

Average income:$94K

Hayward, CA is a diverse, family-friendly city known for its cleanliness and peaceful atmosphere. It's loved by Nextdoor Neighbors for its dog-friendly parks and quiet walking trails. The city's friendly community spirit is a standout feature.

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Conversations happening in Hayward

J. S.

Blossom Way

2 days ago

Please spread the word so we can find this pet's family! FOUND on May 1, 2024 in San Leandro, CA 94578 near Somerset Ave and Selby Description: Apricot Standard Poodle Do you have information? Contact finder here: https://www.pawboost.com/nd/70256456 Lost or found a pet? Report it to PawBoost here: https://pbrs.io/l/ndrp

M. G.

Burbank

2 days ago

Hello Neighbors, my package was incorrectly delivered to the house on the picture. Anyone familiar with the house? Please let me know. Thank you

S. C.

San Lorenzo

2 days ago

Anyone know about the large police presence at Mission Blvd & Grove Way? They've been there awhile - helicopter too...

R. W.

Walpert Hill/Upper B Street

2 days ago

Does anyone know why this ‘Flavor & Soul’ place never opened? Was excitingly waiting but never happened. Corner of Kelly and B st., right beside Curlys bar.

C. R.

Angus Way

2 days ago

This little girl was found wandering in cherry land area. I will keep her but I think someone might be missing her?

J. M.

Blossom Way

3 days ago

Thank you so much! We were getting pretty low. I would like to let you know how much I appreciate you but the box had no tags inside to show me who the sender was. We are grateful! God bless you 🐾❤️😺🙋‍♀️ #ThankANeighbor

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Discover local groups

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Paranormal Bay Area 👻

413 group members

Paranormal Bay Area 👻

413 members

Group

In need of meal prep

118 group members

In need of meal prep

118 members

Group

Alyce Life Yoga

45 group members

Alyce Life Yoga

45 members

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Latest safety updates near Hayward

POWER OUTAGE ALERTS

2 days ago

Agency

⚠️ Pacific Gas and Electric Company issued a power outage alert in Alameda ----- [Update 5/3 06:30PM] ✅ Power is now restored. [Update 5/3 02:47PM] Cause: . [Update 5/3 02:36PM] Cause: Unknown. [Update 5/3 12:38PM] Cause: . ----- - Alert issued at: 5/3 12:04PM. - Area: Sheffield. - Affecting: 124 customers. - Cause: Unknown. - Estimated service restoration: 5/3 07:15PM.

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K. R.

Ridgeview Terrace Estates

2 days ago

White van was scoping the neighborhood near East Ave Park for unlocked cars and got into one of our cars. Please lock your cars and take in valuables. Stay safe everyone.

M. L.

San Lorenzo

2 days ago

Very Suspicious men, came knocking on my door. Has anyone seen them before? One pulled out a badge of some source. No Business card was left. But they did not look like cops at all. I was home alone, so I wasn’t going to open the door. 🫣😖😫

R. M.

San Lorenzo

2 days ago

BE CAREFUL, I was walking near southland mall , where the neighborhoods are at when i saw someone car jacking in broad daylight, they also looked like they had a gun. PLEASE be careful if you are around that area. I wish i could have taken a picture or called the cops but i had to run away for my life. 🙁 BE CAREFUL, I was walking near southland mall , where the neighborhoods are at when i saw someone car jacking in broad daylight, they also looked like they had a gun. PLEASE be careful if you are around that area. I wish i could have taken a picture or called the cops but i had to run away for my life. 🙁

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J. C.

Fairway Park

2 days ago

430am over by Trevor smashed window stole camera other tools One grey car and a motor cycle 430am over by Trevor smashed window stole camera other tools One grey car and a motor cycle

R. M.

San Lorenzo

2 days ago

🙁🙁 PLEASE BE CAREFUL I was near Southland Mall and went to walk around the neighborhood that is nearby, I saw someone carjack in broad daylight. They looked like they had a gun. I wish i could have taken pictures but i ran away, please be careful if you're in the area this happened like 19 minutes ago

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For sale and free items nearby

For sale

Various baking items

21 hours ago · Fairway Park

Various baking items

21 hours ago

For sale

Table and 4 stool chairs

21 hours ago · Southgate

Table and 4 stool chairs

21 hours ago

For sale

Wood dresser

21 hours ago · Southgate

Wood dresser

21 hours ago

Free

GOT ANY OLD VIDEO GAMES!!!

22 hours ago · Southgate

GOT ANY OLD VIDEO GAMES!!!

22 hours ago

Sold

Free Wall Art

Recently sold · Santa Clara

Free Wall Art

Recently Sold

Sold

Baby Walker

Recently sold · Santa Clara

Baby Walker

Recently Sold

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Upcoming events

Event

Mother’s Day

4/18/24 · 2 people attending

Mother’s Day

4/18/24

Event

Eden Garden Club Plant Sale- benefits Hayward and Castro Valley schools

5/25/24 · 12 people attending

Eden Garden Club Plant Sale- benefits Hayward and Castro Valley schools

5/25/24

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Neighborhood Faves Winners

Businesses that are voted most loved by Hayward locals

139

Peet's Coffee

548

Doug's Place CV

Breakfast is good. Plentiful plateful of grub per dish.

A.T ·Neighbor since 2019

692

Buon Appetito

Buon Appetito Very good Italian restaurant! Relaxed and cozy, yet just upscale enough to take guests you want to impress.

J.S ·Neighbor since 2015

164

The Cupcake Shoppe, LLC

The Cupcake Shoppe, LLC Some of the best cupcakes and treats. Staff is friendly.

B.G ·Neighbor since 2019

214

Bronco Billys Pizza Palace

Bronco Billy’s 😍

J.A ·Neighbor since 2021

380

La Pinata

Been hitting up La Pinata and El Patio

N.A ·Neighbor since 2015

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Hayward FAQs

What do people in Hayward like to do for fun?

Nextdoor Neighbors in Hayward rate their top interests as dogs, walking, home improvement & diy, gardening & landscape, cooking, hiking & trails, books, seeing live music, volunteering, and bbq & grilling.

Is Hayward a good place to live?

The top reasons Nextdoor Neighbors love Hayward are: clean, diversity, dog friendly, family friendly, friendly, neighbors, parks, peaceful, quiet, and walking.