Livability Score

76
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities A

There are lots of amenities close to this location.
Coffee (3) C-
Backroads Coffee
Coffee Shop
Main Street Gourmet Popcorn
Coffee Shop
Sundaes
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (7) A+
Fishing Hall of Fame & Museum
Museum
National Fresh Water Fishing Hall of Fame
Museum
Tony Wise Museum of the American Birkebeiner
Museum
Sawyer County Historical Museum
Museum
Park Theater
Cinema
Art Beat of Hayward
Art Gallery
Hayward Cinema
Cinema
Food and Drink (8) F
Subway
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Moccasin Bar
Bar
Angler's Bar & Grill
Bar
Mexican Specialties
Fast Food
Dairy Queen
Fast Food
HookStone Winery
Bar
Dairy Queen
Fast Food
Fitness (1) F
Veterans Community Center
Community Centre
Groceries (3) F
Marketplace Foods - Hayward
Grocery Store
Firehouse Bakery & Deli
Bakery
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
Parks (16) A+
Hayward City Beach
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Park
Unknown Name
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Shues Pond Park
Park
Unknown Name
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Park
Unknown Name
Park
Unknown Name
Park
Town of Hayward Recreational Forest
Park
Kissick Alkaline Bog Lake State Natural Area
Park
Sawyer County Fairgrounds
Park
Eytcheson Park
Park
Kissick Swamp State Wildlife Management Area
Park
Shops (26) A+
Unknown Name
Convenience Store
Holiday
Convenience Store
Kwik Trip
Convenience Store
Up North Antiques
Furniture
Quality Eyeglass
Optician
Stylish Hair Salon
Hairdresser
Kwik Trip
Convenience Store
Unknown Name
Home Improvement
Lori's Card and Gift
Gift Shop
Black Fridays
Discount Store
Flowers & Things
Gift Shop
Tinderwood
Gift Shop
Lake Kids
Toys
Grey's Barber Shop
Hairdresser
Sundaes
Toys
Sophie's Dog Bakery
Pets
Legends of the Celts
Discount Store
Hayward Shirt Factory
Clothing
Auto Stop
Convenience Store
Glik's
Clothing
Ahlgren's Boutique
Fashion
Nordic Northwoods
Discount Store
Salon Soleil
Beauty
Tru Value
Home Improvement
L&M Fleet Supply
Home Improvement
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commute D-

Of all people who commute, 5.9% take public transportation in Hayward.
Public Transit Stops (0)
Stops & Stations F
Workers Taking Public Transit
5.9% B
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cost of living A

The cost of living in Hayward is 92/100 - which is 4% lower than Wisconsin.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. B-
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax C-
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crime F

Hayward crime rates are 4,287 per 100k, which is 155% higher than Wisconsin
Property Crime
3,819 crimes per 100k F
Violent Crime
468 crimes per 100k D-
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employment D+

The median income in Hayward is $34,963 - which is 36% lower than Wisconsin.
Med. Household Income
$34,963 F
Unemployment Rate
2.1% A+
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health A+

There are many hospitals, police and fire stations.
Health & Safety (5)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. A+
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Northlakes Community Clinic
Clinic
Unknown Name
Fire Station
Sawyer County Sheriff
Police
Marshfield Clinic Hayward Center
Clinic
Marshfield Clinic Hayward Physical Therapy Center
Clinic
Hayward Area Memorial Hospital
Hospital
Essentia Health-Hayward Clinic
Clinic
Northlakes Community Clinic
Clinic
Essentia Health-Hayward Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Air Quality
Median Air Quality A+
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housing A-

Hayward home prices are $137,900 - which is 17% lower than Wisconsin
Home Price
$137,900 D-
Home Appreciation Rate
9% B+
Home Affordability
3.9x (home price to income ratio) D+
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schools D+

The Hayward graduation rate is 85% - which is 3% lower than Wisconsin
School Test Scores
36% F
High School Grad. Rates
85% C
Elementary Schools (7) D-
Hayward Intermediate
Hayward Ctr For Individualized Learning
Hayward Primary
Hayward Middle
Northern Waters Environmental School
High Schools (5) F
Hayward Ctr For Individualized Learning
Northern Waters Environmental School
Hayward High
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ratings B+

Hayward has an overall rating of 75% from 3 reviews.
User Reviews (0)
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User Surveys (3)
From AreaVibes B+
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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
      Unknown Name
      Unknown Name
      Unknown Name
      Unknown Name
      Shues Pond Park
      Unknown Name
      Unknown Name

      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 4,287, which are 155% higher than Wisconsin
      Total Crime
      4,287 per 100k people

      84% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 24

      84% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      74%

      Year over year crime is up

      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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