City of Hayward Displacement Study

HR&A partnered with the City of Hayward to conduct a comprehensive housing displacement study that analyzed how rising housing costs were affecting different neighborhoods and populations. Our research provided the City with critical data and insights needed to secure county funding and guide affordable housing development decisions.

HR&A developed a data-driven approach to help the City understand the complex dynamics behind displacement pressures for residents, analyzing Census PUMS data to examine displacement impacts across multiple demographic variables including race, immigration status, age, and household composition. We assessed trends in rent and property values, evaluated demand for affordable and moderate housing, and mapped the existing supply of both naturally occurring affordable housing and subsidized units available to households at different income levels.

Our analysis enabled the City to clearly articulate how displacement was affecting specific neighborhoods and populations within their community. The study revealed disparate impacts across different demographic groups, providing essential evidence for policy and funding decisions. The city used the report as the foundation for a live/work preference request to receive Measure A1 funding from Alameda County to fund new affordable housing development. Moving forward, this work positions Hayward to make more informed, equitable housing investments that address the specific displacement challenges facing their residents.

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City Of Hayward Displacement Study