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Hayward, CA vs Boulder Creek, CA

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- The median age of a home in Hayward is 36.7% younger than the median age of a home in Boulder Creek.
 Hayward, CABoulder Creek, CAUnited States
 Median Home Age49  Unlock42
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$749,200$338,100
 Home Appr. Last 12 months10.9%  Unlock16.6%
 Home Appr. Last 5 yrs.  Unlock34.8%57.0%
 Home Appr. Last 10 yrs.141.5%  Unlock101.1%
 Property Tax Rate  Unlock$6.3$11.0
 Homes Owned52.9%  Unlock57.4%
 Housing Vacant  Unlock9.5%11.2%
 Homes Rented42.0%  Unlock31.4%
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 Avg Rent For Home Or Apartment
 Hayward, CABoulder Creek, CAUnited States
 Average Rent  Unlock$3,780$1,840
 Studio Apartment$1,630  Unlock$1,080
 1 Bedroom Home or Apartment  Unlock$2,350$1,180
 2 Bedroom Home or Apartment$2,360  Unlock$1,430
 3 Bedroom Home or Apartment  Unlock$3,830$1,860
 4 Bedroom Home or Apartment$3,650  Unlock$2,160
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 Vacant Housing
 Hayward, CABoulder Creek, CAUnited States
 Vacant For Rent  Unlock0.0%1.9%
 Vacant Rented0.1%  Unlock0.4%
 Vacant For Sale  Unlock0.0%0.7%
 Vacant Sold0.3%  Unlock0.4%
 Vacant Vacation  Unlock7.1%3.6%
 Vacant Other1.2%  Unlock4.1%
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 Owner-Occupied Housing Value
 Hayward, CABoulder Creek, CAUnited States
 Less Than $20,000  Unlock0.0%2.6%
 $20,000 to $39,9990.3%  Unlock2.4%
 $40,000 to $59,999  Unlock0.0%2.8%
 $60,000 to $79,9990.9%  Unlock3.9%
 $80,000 to $99,999  Unlock0.0%4.5%
 $100,000 to $149,9991.4%  Unlock11.3%
 $150,000 to $199,999  Unlock1.0%13.0%
 $200,000 to $299,9994.3%  Unlock20.1%
 $300,000 to $399,999  Unlock4.6%13.6%
 $400,000 to $499,9997.3%  Unlock8.3%
 $500,000 to $749,999  Unlock48.9%9.7%
 $750,000 to $999,99921.6%  Unlock3.9%
 $1,000,000 to $1,499,999  Unlock5.4%2.2%
 $1,500,000 to $1,999,9991.3%  Unlock0.8%
 $2,000,000 and over  Unlock1.9%1.1%
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 Housing Units By Year Built
 Hayward, CABoulder Creek, CAUnited States
 2015 and Newer0.3%  Unlock0.2%
 2010 to 2014  Unlock0.6%13.6%
 2000 to 20097.7%  Unlock13.6%
 1990 to 1999  Unlock5.7%13.6%
 1980 to 198912.0%  Unlock13.2%
 1970 to 1979  Unlock7.9%14.8%
 1960 to 19698.8%  Unlock13.6%
 1950 to 1959  Unlock14.2%10.0%
 1940 to 19495.1%  Unlock4.7%
 1939 or Earlier  Unlock25.8%12.2%
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Reviews for Hayward    4 Reviews
Robert · Hayward, CA
A CITY OF NEIGHBORHOODS, CONVENIENT TO THE SF BAY
Over 6 years ago

I've lived in Hayward for 20 years. Traditionally a working  More

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stan · Hayward, CA
Weather,Water,and everything is close. But....
Over 7 years ago

Hetchy Hechy water is very pure,the summers are about 78f..warm enough. Winters are sunny for the most part and by average.One University and one College in this small  More

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MEILING · Hayward, CA
I have no car
Over 11 years ago

convenient BART and bus if you have no  More

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Reviews for Boulder Creek    3 Reviews
Roni  · Boulder Creek, CA
Through the roof
Over 16 years ago

even with Prop 13 property taxes are high. My taxes have incresed from $1200 a year in 1990 to over $8000 a year now. Coffee is $1.50 a cup. Milk $3.50 a  More

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Alex Peña  · Felton, CA
Boulder Creek California-Nestled in the Santa Cruz
Over 17 years ago

A wonderful place if you love the forest. Plenty of activities, camping,hiking,fishing and mountain dining. Very close to Santa Cruz beaches, restaurants, entertainment  More

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Cynthia · Boulder Creek, CA
Best weather!
Over 18 years ago

Boulder Creek, CA is in the Santa Cruz mountains near San Jose, CA. It is a beautiful, woodsy mountain area with wonderful climate. It's hard to believe that the overly  More

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