Hayward Unified School District, California

Hayward Unified School District is a unified school district in Alameda County, California, for grades K–12. About 180,228 people live in it (2020–2024 estimate). It covers 34.3 sq mi (88.9 km²) of land.

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Population, 2020–2024 estimate
180,228 ± 2,044
Grades
K–12
Type
Unified school district
County
Alameda County
Land area
34.3 sq mi (88.9 km²)
Median household income
$112,083 ± $5,692
Median home value
$857,400 ± $11,701
Water area
8.04 sq mi (20.8 km²)
State
California
Census code (GEOID)
0616740
Coordinates (central point)
37.637221, -122.097773

These coordinates mark a central point for the district, not a school or an address. Population, income and home value: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates, ± margin at 90% confidence; checked on October 20, 2026.

Towns, townships and communities in Hayward Unified School District, largest first

  1. Hayward (city)158,801 people
  2. Cherryland (CDP)14,143 people
  3. Fairview (CDP)10,745 people

A town, township, city or borough is listed when at least half its land is in the district; a community, when its central point is. Near a district line, an address can belong to the district next door.

Bordering unified school districts, nearest first

  1. New Haven Unified School District3.6 mi southeast
  2. San Lorenzo Unified School District3.7 mi northwest
  3. Castro Valley Unified School District6.4 mi northeast

These share a boundary with Hayward Unified School District. Distances are straight lines between central points.

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