Carpenter, Hayward, CA
At a glance
Carpenter is ranked #15 of 20 neighborhoods in Hayward with an overall score of 2.7/5. Its standout factor is schools (3.6/5, 1st of 20 in Hayward), at a median home price of $2.07M, which Houseberry currently rates as overvalued by about $77,000. The trade-offs are public spaces (1.0/5) and curb appeal (1.0/5), with prices running about 122% above the Hayward median.
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Carpenter is an industrial and commercial zone, with big-box retailers (like Walmart and The Home Depot) and industrial businesses forming part of its western edge.
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Neighborhood Amenities
Near good merchants2.5
Public Spaces1
Curb Appeal1
Overall Amenities score: 1.3
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Schools serving this Neighborhood
| School Name | Type | Grades | Houseberry School Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tom Kitayama Elementary | Primary | K-5 | |
| James Logan High | High | 9-12 |
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Carpenter FAQs10 answers
Is Carpenter a good place to live?
Carpenter ranks 15th of 20 neighborhoods in Hayward with an overall Houseberry score of 2.7 out of 5. Its strongest factor is schools (3.6/5). The trade-offs are public spaces (1.0/5) and curb appeal (1.0/5) and a median home price of $2.07M against the Hayward median of $935.43k.
Is Carpenter safe?
Carpenter, Hayward scores 2.3 out of 5 on Houseberry's Safety Score, ranking 15th of 20 neighborhoods in Hayward.
What do homes in Carpenter cost?
The median home price in Carpenter, Hayward is $2.07M, compared with $935.43k for Hayward as a whole. Houseberry currently rates it overvalued by about $77,000 against comparable neighborhoods.
Are home prices in Carpenter rising or falling?
The median home price in Carpenter, Hayward is roughly flat over the past 12 months, at $2.07M against $2.07M a year earlier. The full 12-month history is charted in the Median Price section on this page.
Which schools serve Carpenter?
Schools serving Carpenter, Hayward include Tom Kitayama Elementary (3.8/5) and James Logan High (3.5/5).
What is the weather like in Carpenter?
Carpenter, Hayward receives 80% of its possible sunshine, the sunniest of Hayward's 20 neighborhoods. Summer days run 56° to 76°F and winter days 43° to 59°F, September is the warmest month and rainfall averages about 17 inches a year.
Is Carpenter walkable to shops and restaurants?
Carpenter, Hayward scores 2.5 out of 5 for nearby merchants and 1.0 out of 5 for public spaces. Its overall amenities score is 1.3 out of 5, 20th of 20 in Hayward.
What is Carpenter known for?
Carpenter, Hayward is associated with Industrial and Commercial.
How does Carpenter compare to other Hayward neighborhoods?
Carpenter ranks 15th of 20 neighborhoods in Hayward. It ranks 1st of 20 in Hayward for schools (3.6/5) and scores lowest on public spaces (1.0/5). The highest-ranked neighborhoods in Hayward are Fairview and Hayward Highland.
What are the downsides of living in Carpenter?
Carpenter, Hayward scores lowest on public spaces (1.0/5) and curb appeal (1.0/5). Its median home price of $2.07M runs about 122% above the Hayward median of $935.43k.
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