Fort Pierce, FL 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.

Fort Pierce

69.2

#1240 nationally

vs

Hayward

61.7

#1891 nationally

Hayward leads in median household income ($105,371 vs $45,121). Fort Pierce leads in cost of living index (97 vs 173). Hayward leads in walk score (57 vs 36).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Fort Pierce, FL Hayward, CA
WhereAtHome Score 69.2 (#1240) 61.7 (#1891)
Population 49,374 155,675
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $277,496 $831,558
Median Household Income $45,121 $105,371
Average Commute 25.4 min 34.2 min
Walk Score 36 57
Crime Level 10.0 13.1
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 97 173
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored R+9.1 D+53.6