Hayward Housing Market Report – June 2026
Here's a look at how the Hayward, CA real estate market performed in June 2026, based on actual sold data from the MLS.
Market Snapshot
- Homes Sold: 89
- Median Sale Price: $850,000
- Average Sale Price: $940,271
- Average Price Per Sq Ft: $584
- Average Days on Market: 67
- Sale-to-List Price Ratio: 102.2%
Month-Over-Month Trends
Compared to May, the median sale price in Hayward moved 1.4% down (from $862,250 to $850,000). The number of homes sold was 1.1% down compared to the prior month (90 vs. 89). Average days on market shifted 1.5% up (66 days to 67 days).
Year-Over-Year Comparison
Compared to June 2025, the median sale price is 1.2% down (from $860,000 to $850,000). Sales volume is 17.6% down year-over-year.
What This Means
Hayward's June market is showing signs of moderate softening as summer kicks into gear. While the 102.2% sale-to-list ratio suggests homes are still attracting strong buyer interest, the underlying data tells a more cautious story. Median prices are down slightly month-over-month and year-over-year, and homes are lingering about a week longer on the market compared to May. With 89 homes sold and an inventory of 334 active listings, the market is tilting more toward balanced conditions—buyers have options they didn't have earlier in the year, which naturally extends negotiation timelines.
The year-over-year volume decline of 17.6% warrants context: prior data collection issues make it difficult to assess true volume trends before April, so this comparison should be interpreted cautiously. That said, current absorption rates suggest this is a buyer's market in transition. At the current sales pace, inventory would clear in roughly four months, which is healthy but no longer favoring sellers in the way it did during California's tighter markets.
For buyers, Hayward remains competitively priced at $584 per square foot, and negotiating room exists. For sellers, pricing aggressively and staging carefully matters more than it did six months ago. This is a market gaining equilibrium after years of extreme seller advantage.
Hayward Sales by Zip Code
| Zip Code | Homes Sold | Median Price | Avg $/SqFt | Avg DOM |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 94544 | 37 | $820,000 | $602 | 80 |
| 94541 | 23 | $810,000 | $557 | 60 |
| 94545 | 16 | $851,500 | $553 | 57 |
| 94542 | 12 | $1,337,500 | $627 | 52 |
| 94546 | 1 | $484,000 | $465 | 45 |
Sales by Property Type
| Property Type | Homes Sold | Median Price | Avg $/SqFt |
|---|---|---|---|
| SINGLE_FAMILY | 60 | $909,000 | $653 |
| CONDOS | 12 | $594,000 | $472 |
| TOWNHOMES | 6 | $740,000 | $471 |
| MOBILE | 5 | $264,900 | $235 |
| MULTI_FAMILY | 5 | $988,000 | $499 |
| LAND | 1 | $110,000 | N/A |
Sales by Price Range
| Price Range | Homes Sold |
|---|---|
| $100K - $199K | 2 |
| $200K - $299K | 2 |
| $300K - $399K | 3 |
| $400K - $499K | 3 |
| $500K - $749K | 14 |
| $750K+ | 65 |
Current Active Listings
As of this report, there are 334 active listings in Hayward with a median asking price of $850,000 and an average of 67 days on market.
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