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Five Creeks Hayward Highland Mission/ Foothill

HAYWARD, CA 94542

Real Estate Market Report
Buyer's Market
September 2026  ·  Source: Realtor.com

Neighborhoods in ZIP 94542

Five Creeks · Hayward Highland · Mission/ Foothill

Market Analysis

Data as of September 2026. Source: Realtor.com.

The HAYWARD, CA real estate market (94542) currently shows 38 active listings, with 9 pending sales. Homes are averaging 34 days on the market before going under contract.

Inventory has increased compared to last year, with 8 more homes available — giving buyers more choice.

Homes are taking longer to sell, averaging 34 days on market compared to 18 days last year.

The median listing price has risen 21.4% year-over-year, from $1,148,675 to $1,395,000.

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Market Context

Market Context

Population: 16,188  ·  Density: 722.3/mi²  ·  Median household income: $132,747

Typical home value: $1,057,800  ·  Homeownership: 70.7%

Market Overview

Active Listings
38
⇧ 26.7% vs 30 last year
Pending
9
24% pending ratio
Median Price
$1,395,000
⇧ 21.4% vs $1,148,675 last year
Average Price
$1,539,628
⇧ 23.2% vs $1,249,878 last year
Days on Market
34
⇧ 88.9% vs 18 days last year

Price Per Square Foot

Median $/sqft
$574
⇩ 6.5% vs $614/sqft last year
Median Home Size
2,486 sqft
Typical listing size
12-Month $/sqft Trend

Market Trends

Inventory & Days on Market

Year over Year
  • Listings: 38 this year vs 30 last year
  • Days on market: 34 now vs 18 last year

Median & Average Pricing

Year over Year
  • Median: $1,395,000 (+21.4% YoY)
  • Average: $1,539,628 (+23.2% YoY)

12-Month Price Trend

Median & Average
  • Median and average listing prices over the past 12 months

12-Month Inventory Trend

Active & Pending
  • Active and pending listing counts over the past 12 months

Historical Trend Charts

Median Price
Average Price
Days on Market
Total Listings
Pending Listings
Active Listings
New Listings
Price Per Sqft
Price Reduced %

Nearby Real Estate Markets

Median Price Legend:
< $250K
$250K–$500K
$500K–$1M
$1M–$2M
> $2M
25 Nearby Zip Code Markets within 11.5 miles — 589 listings ($650,077,990 combined market value)
Zip City / State Distance Listings Market Value Median $ Average $
94542Hayward, CA 945420.0 mi19$23,012,990$1,199,444$1,211,210
94552Castro Valley, CA 945523.5 mi11$16,875,155$1,612,500$1,534,105
94587Union City, CA 945875.0 mi56$65,370,648$1,231,247$1,167,333
94580San Lorenzo, CA 945806.1 mi20$15,826,440$795,000$791,322
94578San Leandro, CA 945786.5 mi23$17,810,280$739,500$774,360
94579San Leandro, CA 945797.5 mi15$12,699,780$863,900$846,652
94568Dublin, CA 945688.0 mi114$136,776,288$1,121,750$1,199,792
94577San Leandro, CA 945778.7 mi45$35,037,360$783,500$778,608
94582San Ramon, CA 945829.6 mi49$64,775,942$1,244,950$1,321,958
94605Oakland, CA 946059.9 mi100$69,043,100$673,500$690,431
94560Newark, CA 9456010.2 mi75$94,482,300$1,273,750$1,259,764
94586Sunol, CA 9458611.0 mi5$6,837,335$899,000$1,367,467
94539Fremont, CA 9453911.5 mi57$91,530,372$1,523,749$1,605,796

Frequently Asked Questions

How many homes are for sale in HAYWARD, CA 94542?

As of September 2026, there are 38 active listings in HAYWARD, CA (zip code 94542), compared to 30 the prior year.

What is the median home price in HAYWARD, CA 94542?

The median listing price in HAYWARD, CA 94542 is $1,395,000 as of September 2026, a 21.4% increase from $1,148,675 the prior year.

How long do homes stay on the market in HAYWARD, CA?

Homes in HAYWARD, CA 94542 spend an average of 34 days on the market before going under contract, compared to 18 days the prior year.

Is it a seller's or buyer's market in HAYWARD, CA 94542?

Based on current inventory and days-on-market data as of September 2026, HAYWARD, CA 94542 is currently a Buyer's Market. Inventory has increased compared to last year, with 8 more homes available — giving buyers more choice. Homes are taking longer to sell, averaging 34 days on market compared to 18 days last year.

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