City · Alameda County

What's near homes in Hayward, CA

About 52,710 homes (2020 Census) in this city. Below is how those homes grade on each hazard, and the official records nearby.

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Overview

The Toxics Release Inventory records 12 facilities in Hayward, including Commercial Pattern Inc, which reported 2,560 pounds of on-site releases in 2020, and Rohm & Haas Chemicals LLC, which reported 1,306 pounds in 2024. There are no Superfund sites in or near the area, though 15 facilities have recent violations. Regarding natural hazards, 4.1% of homes are in a FEMA high-risk flood zone, and 2.9% are in a USFS high or very high wildfire hazard potential zone. The median USGS chance of damaging earthquake shaking in 100 years is 100%, and Alameda County has had 17 federal disaster declarations in the last 30 years.

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How homes here grade

Share of this area's homes at each grade. Grades compare locations with other California homes (methodology).

Nearby pollution

A 12.4%B 31.7%C 49.2%D 6.6%

Flood

A 48.1%B 12.4%C 27.7%D 10.9%F 1%

Wildfire

A 52.7%B 26.1%C 16.6%D 3.7%F 1%

Earthquake

A 62.3%B 23.3%C 5.4%D 5.6%F 3.3%

Key facts

12 Toxics Release Inventory facilities inside the area
0 final or proposed Superfund sites in or within 1 mile of the area
15 facilities with recent formal enforcement or significant violations inside the area
4.1% of homes in a FEMA high-risk flood zone
0% of homes in a CAL FIRE Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone
2.9% of homes where the USFS Wildfire Hazard Potential is High or Very High
Typical USGS chance of potentially damaging earthquake shaking: 100% in 100 years
Alameda County: 17 federal disaster declarations in the last 30 years

Notable facilities and sites

Largest Toxics Release Inventory reporters in the area

Commercial Pattern Inc (Plastics and Rubber): 2,560 lb released on site in 2020
Rohm & Haas Chemicals LLC (Chemicals): 1,306 lb released on site in 2024
Pentagon Technologies Inc (Fabricated Metals): 553 lb released on site in 2024

Nearby places

San Lorenzo · Cherryland · Union City · Ashland · Fairview · San Leandro · Foster City · Castro Valley

Sources: EPA TRI, NPL and ECHO; FEMA NFHL and NFIP claims; USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities and Wildfire Hazard Potential; CAL FIRE FHSZ; USGS 2023 NSHM; OpenFEMA disaster declarations; 2020 Census. Details and dates. Areas are Census places, and a home belongs to the area containing its hexagon's center.