The City of Hayward, with an estimated population of 162,945, is strategically positioned at the center of the San Francisco Bay Area. Encompassing 61 square miles, Hayward is located in Alameda County, on the eastern shore of the San Francisco Bay, 25 miles southeast of San Francisco. It is served by three major freeways, two Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) stations, Amtrak Capitol Corridor trains, local and commuter bus routes operated by multiple agencies, Union Pacific freight rail and Port of Oakland facilities. Hayward has capitalized on its unparalleled location and connectedness, relative affordability, the presence of both a California State University and community college, and a wide range of quality-of-life benefits that catch the eye of young professionals, families, and inve