Neighborhood

Mission-Garin, Hayward, CA

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2.5 /5
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Ranked 19th /20 in Hayward, CA

Neighborhood Factors

Market Conditions

  • Neighborhood Factors
    Price
    $875.9k
  • Neighborhood Factors
    Overvalued
    $32k
  • Neighborhood Factors
    Appreciation
    -17%

Neighborhood Reviews & Questions

Neighborhood Review
Key Words: Garin Park, Foothill-edge, Hillside views

Mission-Garin sits on the eastern edge of Hayward where the city starts giving way to open foothills. It is one of the few parts of Hayward where you can be in a suburban neighborhood and then walk straight into regional parkland within minutes. The setting feels noticeably quieter than areas closer to the 880 corridor, with the hills rising immediately behind the community. The biggest defining feature is direct access to Garin Regional Park and Dry Creek Pioneer Regional Park. These parks provide miles of hiking, mountain biking, and horseback trails through rolling grasslands and oak-covered hills. Jordan Pond, picnic areas, and wide open fields are popular weekend spots, and the trails offer sweeping views across the Bay on clear days. For residents, having that level of open space essentially in the backyard is a major lifestyle benefit. The residential areas themselves are modest and practical. Much of the housing consists of mid-century homes and smaller suburban developments that sit along the lower slopes near Mission Boulevard. Streets are generally quiet once you get away from the main road, though Mission Boulevard does carry steady traffic since it connects south Hayward with the foothill communities. Daily errands usually happen along Mission Boulevard or a short drive toward the larger retail corridors near Tennyson Road. Grocery stores, restaurants, and everyday services are easy to reach, but this is not a walkable commercial district. The area also sits close to California State University, East Bay, which is just up the hill and adds some activity to the broader neighborhood. Curb appeal varies depending on the block. Some streets show steady reinvestment with updated homes and maintained landscaping, while others feel more modest. The natural backdrop of the hills and parkland tends to be the visual highlight rather than the architecture itself. Living in Mission-Garin offers something that is increasingly rare in the inner East Bay: immediate access to large regional parks while still being within a short drive of the city’s main retail and transportation corridors.

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Neighborhood Amenities

  • Neighborhood Amenities
    Near good merchants

    1.9

  • Neighborhood Amenities
    Public Spaces

    3.5

  • Neighborhood Amenities
    Curb Appeal

    3

Overall Amenities score: 3

Median Price

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Schools serving this Neighborhood

School NameTypeGradesHouseberry School Score
Stonebrae Elementary PrimaryK-6
3.4/5
Bowman Elementary PrimaryK-6
Treeview Elementary PrimaryK-6
1.7/5
Bret Harte Middle Middle7-8
2.6/5
Cesar Chavez Middle Middle7-8
1.6/5
Hayward High High9-12
3.2/5
Tennyson High High9-12
1.8/5

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Houseberry School Score Data

from CA Dept. of Education

Houseberry recommends using these scores as only a starting point, and conducting your own investigation into what schools fit best for your preferences. School boundaries are not guaranteed and may change. It is important to contact the appropriate school district to confirm enrollment eligibility before making any decision to move to a neighborhood.

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