148 movers in Hayward
XO Moving System
"I signed contract with A+ company based on BBB, they told me they are the best in marked ,etc, they have handed off moving my stuff to XOMoving Company based in CA with out my authorization, it's been 2 months delay , somebody called me twice and ..."
AMS Bekins
"Avoid this moving company. They lost one of our boxes which happened to have very valuable items. The company takes no responsibility and has built a system to place all the blame on the customer. Upon digging further into their process, I learned..."
Fixprice Moving
"I found this moving company on the Internet and despite some bad reviews I thought it is reasonable to give them a chance. I had to move my stuff from west to east coast so it was a big deal for me. They gave me a very reasonable quote including f..."
Clutch Moving Company
"This was my first time using movers. Honestly, I don't understand how this company is sitting comfortably at 4.8 stars. The rating made me feel comfortable along with the quote I received, but there was nothing "clutch" about this move or my exper..."
Emerald Moving & Storage
"PLEASE.. PLEASE.. IF YOU ARE LOOKING FOR A MOVING COMPANY PLEASE DO NOT USE THIS COMPANY!! They do not hold their end of the deal at all. I moved from Washington to Michigan and the night prior to my delivery date they were in Kentucky well the d..."
What to know when moving to Hayward, CA
Crime & Safety: What the Numbers Say
In California, the crime rates for 2025 show a downward trend in both violent and property crimes. The state annual rate for violent crime is 415.5 per 100,000 residents, which is 27.7 percent higher than the national rate. Property crime stands at 1,764 per 100,000, exceeding the national average by 14 percent.
- Violent crime: 415.5 per 100k vs. 325.3 national, down 17.4% since 2022
- Property crime: 1,764 per 100k vs. 1,546.9 national, down 26.1% since 2022
- Notable trend: Homicide rate down 44.9% since 2022
Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer (CDE).
Schools & Higher Ed
Hayward has access to a range of educational institutions in the surrounding area. There are 7 postsecondary schools available, including:
- California State University-East Bay
- Chabot College
- Life Chiropractic College West
- Unitek College
- Las Positas College (nearby in Livermore)
- Ohlone College (nearby in Fremont)
Source: ArcGIS Postsecondary School Locations (NCES) + College Scorecard (ED).
Weather & Getting Outside
Alameda County receives about 18.6 inches of rain annually, with a total of 63 rainy days. Winters tend to be wetter, contributing 12.5 inches of precipitation over 29 days. If you enjoy the outdoors, check out some nearby parks:
- Lake Chabot Regional Park: 4.7 stars, 4,058 reviews
- Central Park: 4.6 stars, 7,090 reviews
- Garin Regional Park: 4.7 stars, 1,465 reviews
- Emerald Glen Park: 4.7 stars, 2,277 reviews
Source: NOAA Climate Data Online (CDO), Google Places API (New).
Jobs & the Local Economy
In Alameda County, the labor force consists of approximately 867,681 individuals, with 829,527 currently employed. The unemployment rate as of December 2025 is 4.4 percent.
- Unemployment rate: 4.4%
- Employed: 829,527
- Labor force: 867,681
Source: BLS Local Area Unemployment Statistics (LAUS).
