Visual Appeal Ranking — Hayward
Updated June 22, 2026
See how neighborhoods in Hayward compare on visual appeal. Rankings are based on measured data aggregated across each neighborhood boundary. How visual appeal is measured →
Top Visual Appeal Neighborhoods — Ranked
Large homes and frequent upscale amenities contribute to a visual landscape that is more polished than the Hayward average. Residents can expect spacious driveways and various shared community features throughout the area.
Landscapes range from modern homes near golf courses to dense apartment complexes and industrial zones. According to iHuus data, the overall visual variety sits slightly above the Hayward city average.
Modern homes with complex architecture and private pools provide a more polished aesthetic than the Hayward average. According to iHuus data, the neighborhood features notable golf course adjacency and spacious residential lots.
Full Hayward Visual Appeal Ranking
| Neighborhood | Score | City Rank | vs. City Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hayward Highland | 7.1 | #1 | +1.0 ↑ |
| Mission-Garin | 6.4 | #2 | +0.3 ↑ |
| Fairway Park | 6.4 | #3 | +0.3 ↑ |
| Mission-Foothill | 6.3 | #4 | +0.2 ↑ |
| Upper B Street | 6.2 | #5 | +0.1 ↑ |
| Whitman-Mocine | 6 | #6 | -0.1 ↓ |
| Harder-Tennyson | 6 | #7 | -0.1 ↓ |
| Longwood-Winton Grove | 6 | #8 | -0.1 ↓ |
| Santa Clara | 6 | #9 | -0.1 ↓ |
| Burbank | 6 | #10 | -0.1 ↓ |
| Glen Eden | 6 | #11 | -0.1 ↓ |
| Jackson Triangle | 6 | #12 | -0.1 ↓ |
| North Hayward | 6 | #13 | -0.1 ↓ |
| Southgate | 6 | #14 | -0.1 ↓ |
| Mt Eden | 6 | #15 | -0.1 ↓ |
| Tennyson-Alquire | 5.8 | #16 | -0.3 ↓ |
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