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Hayward, MN

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Population
255
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
1,257 ft
Median Home Value
$114,000
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$61,250
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
General Quality
Overall rating out of 100

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OverallBest places in MinnesotaPopulation rankingHighest population places in MinnesotaNearest larger communityAlbert Lea, Minnesota5.9 miles away · 18,217 residents.

About Hayward

Hayward is a quiet, tight-knit community tucked just a few miles east of Albert Lea in southern Minnesota. Sitting right off Interstate 90, it offers the peace of small-town living with an easy commute to regional jobs, healthcare, shopping, and dining. Neighborhoods here are compact and unhurried, surrounded by open farmland and local green spaces. For anyone looking for an affordable, low-key home base with quick access to the lakes, parks, and amenities of the greater Albert Lea area, Hayward provides a comfortable and convenient setting.

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Lower County Wildfire Hazard Potential ClassA+100.0ratingLower FEMA County Hurricane Risk IndexA+100.0ratingLower Projected Late-Century County-Area Exposure to Sea-Level RiseA+100.0rating

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