Hayward, CA
Commercial Real Estate Market Trends & Data

$385 Avg asking sale price
$73 Avg asking lease rate
15,713 SF Avg unit lease size
13,812 SF Avg building size for sale
6.83% Average cap rate

Hayward's Demographic Profile

Hayward has 48,006 households and a median income of $100,292, providing context for rent absorption and tenant demand across retail and multifamily assets. A -3% five-year population trend is a key signal for evaluating long-term demand in this market.

Key Demographic Metric Value
Population 156,289
# Households 48,006
Median age 39
Median household income $100,292
Avg household size 3.0
Renter-occupied housing units 22,879
5-year population change -3%

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Nearby Office Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size Cap Max
Hayward $459 6,852 SF 19.27%
Castro Valley $484 5,670 SF 19.27%
Fremont $537 2,981 SF 7.00%
Nearby Industrial Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size Cap Max
Hayward $351 18,842 SF 6.20%
Fremont $407 24,767 SF 7.00%
Nearby Retail Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size
Hayward $380 11,016 SF
Castro Valley $387 7,839 SF
San Lorenzo $576 5,693 SF
Fremont $567 9,771 SF
Newark $665 2,335 SF
Nearby Multifamily Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size Cap Max
Hayward $392 8,859 SF 6.90%
Union City $766 4,179 SF 5.33%
Castro Valley $415 9,021 SF 7.68%
Fremont $875 5,097 SF 4.05%
San Leandro $366 13,510 SF 7.68%

Commercial Properties For Sale in Hayward

The listings below reflect how current market pricing and building scale translate into active opportunities available today.
For Sale

21063 Cabot Blvd

Hayward, CA 94545

  • 2,500 SF Industrial Building
  • $850,000
For Sale

25024-25026 Viking St

Hayward, CA 94545

  • 10,000 SF Industrial Building
  • $3,750,000
For Sale

21087 Cabot Blvd

Hayward, CA 94545

  • 20,430 SF Industrial Building
  • $695,000
For Sale

Pete's Gear Shop

Hayward, CA 94541

  • 6,700 SF Industrial Building
  • $2,250,000
For Sale

26047 Gading Rd

Hayward, CA 94544

  • 3,400 SF Multifamily
  • 4.83% Cap Rate
  • $1,298,888
For Sale

542 A St

Hayward, CA 94541

  • 2,053 SF Office Building
  • 19.27% Cap Rate
  • $1,499,000

Average Price For Sale

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Average Price For Lease

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Nearby Commercial Markets

Comparing nearby markets helps investors see whether Hayward pricing and building scale sit above, below, or in line with surrounding areas.

Commercial Markets Avg Cost/SF Average Size
Hayward $385 13,812 SF
Union City $468 19,441 SF
Castro Valley $435 7,887 SF
San Lorenzo $399 14,293 SF
Fremont $506 17,145 SF

Regional Demographic Comparison

This comparison places Hayward alongside nearby cities to show how population size, household counts, and income levels differ across the region. Viewing these markets side by side helps investors understand whether local demand and income characteristics are concentrated in Hayward or distributed across surrounding areas.

City Population # Households Age Median Household Income Avg Household Size Renter Occupied Housing Units Five Yr Pop Growth %
Hayward 156,289 48,006 39 $100,292 3 22,879 -3%
Union City 64,970 19,663 42 $134,937 3 7,137 -4%
Castro Valley 61,420 21,444 44 $124,324 3 7,225 -4%
San Lorenzo 23,363 7,063 43 $99,753 3 1,981 -4%
Fremont 223,971 72,334 41 $160,987 3 29,632 -2%

Disclaimer: The figures on this page reflect LoopNet's active commercial listings in Hayward, CA and update as inventory changes. Averages can shift between periods or vary across property types depending on the mix of listings available at a given time, so individual metrics may not reflect broader market trends. These figures are best used as directional benchmarks for early market evaluation. For comprehensive commercial real estate data and analytics, subscribe to CoStar.

FAQs About Commercial Investing in Hayward

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Is Hayward a good market for a first-time commercial real estate investor?

Hayward offers commercial properties across a wide range of sizes and price points. By reviewing the market data and benchmarks on this page, first-time investors can better understand what a typical commercial property looks like before committing capital and narrowing in on specific listings.

How can this market data help me decide whether to buy commercial property for my business in Hayward?

The pricing and size metrics on this page help business owners compare the cost of ownership against leasing in Hayward. Typical building sizes and asking prices provide a starting point for evaluating space needs, budget fit, and long term occupancy costs before engaging lenders or brokers.

What should conservative investors focus on when evaluating commercial properties in Hayward?

Conservative investors often prioritize manageable deal sizes, stable pricing ranges, and cap rate benchmarks shown for Hayward. These metrics help assess whether current market conditions support steady income potential without relying on aggressive assumptions.

How does Hayward compare to nearby commercial real estate markets?

Nearby market comparisons highlight differences in pricing, building scale, and cap rate ranges relative to Hayward. Reviewing these side by side helps experienced investors identify relative value, pricing premiums, or alternative markets that may better align with return targets.

How can this page support early-stage deal screening for Hayward acquisitions?

This page provides high-level benchmarks for pricing, deal size, and observed cap rates in Hayward, which are useful for initial market filtering. Institutional and data-driven investors often use these signals to prioritize listings that meet size, pricing, and return thresholds before deeper underwriting.

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