Hayward, CA vs Miami Beach, FL
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.
Hayward
61.7
#1891 nationally
Miami Beach
72.3
#907 nationally
Miami Beach leads in crime level (3.4 vs 13.1). Hayward leads in median household income ($105,371 vs $65,116). Miami Beach leads in walk score (76 vs 57).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Hayward, CA | Miami Beach, FL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 61.7 (#1891) | 72.3 (#907) |
| Population | 155,675 | 79,607 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $831,558 | $528,434 |
| Median Household Income | $105,371 | $65,116 |
| Average Commute | 34.2 min | 26.2 min |
| Walk Score | 57 | 76 |
| Crime Level | 13.1 | 3.4 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 173 | 138 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+53.6 | R+11.4 |
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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C-
72.3 Score
Miami Beach, FL
Florida community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$528,434
Population
79,607
Crime
Low
Walk Score
76
Southeast
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