Who moves to Hayward, and where they go

Moved in

61,026from other US counties

Moved out

78,432to other US counties

Net

−17,406more departures than arrivals

From abroad

680tax filers and dependents only

Most moves are short hops within the same metro area. 44,411 of the newcomers came from elsewhere in California and 16,615 from other states. Here are the long-distance moves only, more than 100 miles:

Frequently asked questions

Where do people moving to Hayward come from?

Most people moving into Alameda County, CA come from nearby counties, led by Santa Clara County, CA (11,226 people). The biggest source more than 100 miles away is Los Angeles County, CA.

Where do people leaving Hayward move to?

The top destination is Contra Costa County, CA (12,831 people). Farther away, the most popular is Los Angeles County, CA.

Are more people moving to Hayward or leaving?

Between the 2022 and 2023 tax years, 61,026 people moved into Alameda County, CA from elsewhere in the US and 78,432 moved out, a net loss of 17,406 (IRS data, not counting moves from abroad).

Thinking about the move yourself? Compare Hayward with any city it trades people with, like Hayward vs Los Angeles, Hayward vs San Diego, Hayward vs Anaheim, Hayward vs Seattle.

Source: IRS Statistics of Income, county-to-county migration data for filing years 2022 to 2023, the latest available. Counts are people (the number of personal exemptions, which the IRS uses to approximate individuals): tax filers plus dependents whose address moved to a different county between the two filing years. People who do not file returns are not counted, and the IRS hides very small flows to protect privacy. Figures are for the whole county, not just the city of Hayward.