Hayward
Hayward, Alameda County · San Francisco-Oakland-Berkeley, CA
Median Home Value
$837,466
Est. Cap Rate
2.4%
Based on rent yield × 65%
Vacancy Rate
5.2%
57% owner-occupied
Population
159K
Median income: $113,775
Hayward Investment Analysis
Hayward is a mid-size market of 159K residents with median home values at $837,466. The 2.4% cap rate positions Hayward as a premium appreciation market where equity growth drives returns. Home values have declined 6.4% year-over-year, creating potential buying opportunities for investors with a 2-3 year horizon. A healthy 43% renter population supports median rents of $2,566/month, providing reliable income streams for buy-and-hold investors. Hayward's housing stock is 33% multifamily — indicating strong institutional investor interest and potential for 2-4 unit or small multifamily acquisitions.
Market Details
Housing Stock
52K units
Single-family: 27K
Multifamily: 17K (32.8%)
Investment Metrics
Gross Yield 3.7%
Cap Rate 2.4%
Price-to-Rent 27.2 (Favors renting)
Property Tax $5,519/yr
Demographics
Median Income $113,775
Median Age 38.2
Employment 99.7%
Home Value Trends
1-Year Appreciation -6.4%
3-Year Appreciation +0.1%
5-Year Appreciation +9.8%
Rental Market
$2,566/mo
Renter population: 43.1%
Lending Status
Not Available
$150K – $10M · Business purpose
Data sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · Zillow Home Value Index (Feb 2026) · USDV Capital analysis
Top Neighborhoods in Hayward
18 neighborhoods
Burbank
Cherryland
Fairview
Fairway Park
Glen Eden
Harder-Tennyson
Hayward Highland
Jackson Triangle
Longwood-Winton Grove
Mission-Foothill
Mission-Garin
Mt Eden
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Property Details
Investment Projection
-$2,873
-16.5%
0.58
-$34,471
Monthly P&I: $4,392 | Est. Expenses: $1,047
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Bridge Loans
Short-term financing for acquisitions, refinancing, or repositioning
- 12-24 month terms
- Up to 80% LTV
- Interest-only payments
- Flexible prepayment
Fix & Flip
Fast funding for property renovation and resale
- 6-18 month terms
- Up to 90% of purchase + rehab
- Fast closings
- Interest-only payments
Ground-Up Construction
Financing for new development projects from land to completion
- 12-36 month terms
- Up to 90% of costs
- Progress-based draws
- Interest-only payments
DSCR Rental
Long-term financing for single-family rentals and portfolio acquisitions
- 5-30 year terms
- Up to 85% LTV
- Portfolio options
- No personal income docs
Larger Deals
Multifamily & Build-to-Rent
For multifamily and build-to-rent community financing up to $50M, we work directly with institutional capital partners on custom terms. These deals require a consultation — not a form.
Multifamily
Permanent and bridge financing for apartment buildings and complexes — 5 units and up.
- Up to $50M
- 5–30 year terms
- Up to 80% LTV
- Bridge and permanent options
- Interest-only available
Build-to-Rent Communities
Institutional financing for single-family rental community developments from land to stabilization.
- Up to $50M
- Construction through permanent
- Community-scale underwriting
- Progress-based draw schedule
- Custom closing timeline
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