Gainesville, GA 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.
Gainesville
67.7
#1392 nationally
Hayward
61.7
#1891 nationally
Hayward leads in walk score (57 vs 31). Gainesville leads in cost of living index (105 vs 173). Hayward leads in median household income ($105,371 vs $64,163).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Gainesville, GA | Hayward, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 67.7 (#1392) | 61.7 (#1891) |
| Population | 47,265 | 155,675 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $374,716 | $831,558 |
| Median Household Income | $64,163 | $105,371 |
| Average Commute | 23 min | 34.2 min |
| Walk Score | 31 | 57 |
| Crime Level | 13.4 | 13.1 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 105 | 173 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+43.8 | D+53.6 |
D+
67.7 Score
Gainesville, GA
Small Georgia city with local appeal
Median Home
$374,716
Population
47,265
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
31
Southeast
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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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