South Gate, Hayward, CA
South Gate at a Glance
South Gate is ranked #14 of 20 neighborhoods in Hayward with an overall score of 2.8/5. Its standout factors are curb appeal (3.5/5) and public spaces (3.5/5), at a typical home price of $774.85k, which Houseberry currently rates as overvalued by about $28,000. It ranks 7th of 20 in Hayward for schools. The trade-offs are safety (2.4/5) and schools (2.9/5), though prices run about 12% below the Hayward typical home price.
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South Gate sits in west Hayward near the interchange of Highway 92 and I-880, between Mt. Eden and Harder-Tennyson. The housing is mostly one-story ranch houses from the late 1950s, with apartment buildings mixed in. Listings in the Southgate subdivision on Calaroga Avenue and Barnard Street, for example, show houses built in 1959.
Calaroga Avenue carries several of the area's anchors. Southgate Elementary is on it, and farther south on the same street is St. Rose Hospital, a community hospital that has served the area for close to 60 years. Southgate Park on Chiplay Avenue has renovated playgrounds, six lit pickleball courts, a basketball court and a skate ramp, plus a community center where the Hayward Area Recreation and Park District runs classes. The Southgate Swim Club is a membership pool that neighborhood homeowners organized and built in the 1960s.
Hesperian Boulevard is the nearest major commercial road, and Chabot College's campus sits along it. Southland Mall, with Macy's, JCPenney and Hobby Lobby, is a short drive north near I-880 and Winton Avenue. Houseberry gives the area 3.2 out of 5 for nearby merchants and 3.5 each for public spaces and curb appeal.
Freeway access is the practical advantage, since Highway 92 and I-880 meet right at the neighborhood's edge. It is also the driest neighborhood in Hayward by Houseberry's climate data, with about 16 inches of rain in a typical year.
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South Gate Amenities
Near good merchants3.2
Public Spaces3.5
Curb Appeal3.5
Overall Amenities score: 3.4
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Schools Serving South Gate
| School Name | Type | Grades | Houseberry School Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southgate Elementary | Primary | K-6 | |
| Eden Gardens Elementary | Primary | K-6 | |
| Anthony W. Ochoa Middle | Middle | 7-8 | |
| Martin Luther King, Jr. Middle | Middle | 7-8 |
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Is South Gate a good place to live?
South Gate ranks 14th of 20 neighborhoods in Hayward with an overall Houseberry score of 2.8 out of 5. Its strongest factors are curb appeal (3.5/5) and public spaces (3.5/5). The trade-offs are safety (2.4/5) and schools (2.9/5).
Is South Gate safe?
South Gate, Hayward scores 2.4 out of 5 on Houseberry's Safety Score, ranking 14th of 20 neighborhoods in Hayward.
What do homes in South Gate cost?
The typical home price in South Gate, Hayward is $774.85k, compared with $879.15k for Hayward as a whole. Houseberry currently rates it overvalued by about $28,000 against comparable neighborhoods.
Are home prices in South Gate rising or falling?
The typical home price in South Gate, Hayward is down about 1.3% over the past 12 months, at $774.85k. The full 12-month history is charted in the Typical Home Price section on this page.
Which schools serve South Gate?
Schools serving South Gate, Hayward include Southgate Elementary (3.5/5), Eden Gardens Elementary (2.2/5), Anthony W. Ochoa Middle (2.8/5) and Martin Luther King, Jr. Middle (3.0/5).
What is the weather like in South Gate?
South Gate, Hayward receives 78% of its possible sunshine, 11th of 20 in Hayward. Summer days run 56° to 74°F and winter days 43° to 59°F, September is the warmest month and rainfall averages about 16 inches a year.
Is South Gate walkable to shops and restaurants?
South Gate, Hayward scores 3.2 out of 5 for nearby merchants and 3.5 out of 5 for public spaces. Its overall amenities score is 3.4 out of 5, 10th of 20 in Hayward.
What is South Gate known for?
South Gate, Hayward is associated with Southland Mall and Convenient Commute.
How does South Gate compare to other Hayward neighborhoods?
South Gate ranks 14th of 20 neighborhoods in Hayward. It ranks 7th of 20 in Hayward for schools (2.9/5) and scores lowest on safety (2.4/5). The highest-ranked neighborhoods in Hayward are Fairview and Hayward Highland.
What are the downsides of living in South Gate?
South Gate, Hayward scores lowest on safety (2.4/5) and schools (2.9/5).
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