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      A Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Hayward? Yes, there are lots of amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Hayward City Beach
      Shues Pond Park
      Town of Hayward Recreational Forest
      Kissick Alkaline Bog Lake State Natural Area
      Sawyer County Fairgrounds
      Eytcheson Park
      Kissick Swamp State Wildlife Management Area

      Entertainment

      Fishing Hall of Fame & Museum
      National Fresh Water Fishing Hall of Fame
      Tony Wise Museum of the American Birkebeiner
      Sawyer County Historical Museum
      Park Theater
      Art Beat of Hayward
      Hayward Cinema

      Food & Drink

      Subway
      McDonald's
      Moccasin Bar
      Angler's Bar & Grill
      Mexican Specialties
      Dairy Queen
      HookStone Winery
      Dairy Queen

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in Hayward? Of all people who commute, 5.9% take public transportation in Hayward.
      Drive to Work
      70%

      6% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      6%

      1% higher than the US average

      Walk to Work
      5%

      2% higher than the US average

      A Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Hayward? The cost of living in Hayward is 92/100 - which is 4% lower than Wisconsin.
      Hayward
      92

      8% less expensive than average

      Wisconsin
      96

      4% less expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      F Crime

      What is the crime rate in Hayward? Hayward crime rates are 4,078, which are 171% higher than Wisconsin
      Total Crime
      4,078 per 100k people

      79% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 25  

      79% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      -5%

      Year over year crime is down

      D+ Employment

      What is the median income in Hayward? The median income in Hayward is $34,963 which is 36% lower than Wisconsin.
      Median household income
      $34,96337% lower than the US average
      Income per capita
      $22,97023% lower than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      2%

      55% lower than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is Hayward a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are many hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Pharmacies

      Walgreens

      Doctors

      A- Housing

      What are Hayward home prices? Hayward home prices are $137,900 - which is 17% lower than Wisconsin
      Median home value
      $137,90025% lower than the US average
      Median rent price
      $60137% lower than the US average
      Home Ownership
      54%

      16% lower than the US average

      D+ Schools

      Does Hayward have good schools? The Hayward graduation rate is 85% - which is 3% lower than Wisconsin
      High school grad. rates
      85%

      2% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      36%

      24% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      12:1

      23% lower than the US average

      B+ User Ratings

      Is Hayward a good place to live? Hayward has an overall rating of 75% from 3 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      75%

      3 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      n/a%

      0 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      75%

      3 total surveys

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