Concord, CA vs Hayward, CA
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.
Concord
62.4
#1856 nationally
Hayward
61.7
#1891 nationally
Hayward leads in walk score (57 vs 49). Concord leads in cost of living index (166 vs 173). Concord leads in median household income ($107,789 vs $105,371).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Concord, CA | Hayward, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 62.4 (#1856) | 61.7 (#1891) |
| Population | 122,315 | 155,675 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $733,409 | $831,558 |
| Median Household Income | $107,789 | $105,371 |
| Average Commute | 33.6 min | 34.2 min |
| Walk Score | 49 | 57 |
| Crime Level | 13.3 | 13.1 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 166 | 173 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+38.0 | D+53.6 |
D-
62.4 Score
Concord, CA
Mid-size California city with community character
Median Home
$733,409
Population
122,315
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
49
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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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