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Hayward
  • Town in Wisconsin

Report Card

grade B minus
Overall Niche Grade
  1. Public Schools
    grade B+
  2. Crime & Safety
    grade C
  3. Housing
    grade C
  4. Nightlife
    grade A
  5. Good for Families
    grade B minus
  6. Diversity
    grade B
  7. Jobs
    grade C+
  8. Weather
    grade C minus
  9. Cost of Living
    grade B
  10. Health & Fitness
    grade B minus
  11. Outdoor Activities
    grade B+
  12. Commute
    grade A minus

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Hayward is a town in Wisconsin with a population of 2,479. Hayward is in Sawyer County. Living in Hayward offers residents a sparse suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In Hayward there are a lot of bars and restaurants. Many young professionals and retirees live in Hayward and residents tend to lean conservative. The public schools in Hayward are above average.

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Real Estate

Median Home Value
$143,800
National
$244,900
Median Rent
$602
National
$1,163
Area Feel
Sparse Suburban
Rent vs. Own
  • Rent
    40%
  • Own
    60%
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Crime & Safety

Crime & Safety
grade C
Based on violent and property crime rates.
Violent Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
  • Assault
    476.8
    national  282.7
  • Murder
    0
    national  6.1
  • Rape
    86.7
    national  40.7
  • Robbery
    43.3
    national  135.5
Property Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
  • Burglary
    130
    national  500.1
  • Theft
    1,647.2
    national  2,042.8
  • Motor Vehicle Theft
    86.7
    national  284

Residents

Diversity
grade B
Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
Age
  • <10 years
    13%
  • 10-17 years
    11%
  • 18-24 years
    8%
  • 25-34 years
    13%
  • 35-44 years
    10%
  • 45-54 years
    9%
  • 55-64 years
    16%
  • 65+ years
    20%
Education Levels
  • Master's degree or higher
    8%
    national  13%
  • Bachelor's degree
    13%
    national  21%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    34%
    national  29%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    37%
    national  26%
  • Less than high school diploma
    8%
    national  11%

Working in Hayward

Jobs
grade C+
Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
Median Household Income
$33,716
National
$69,021

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