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Hercules, CA

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Enjoy the many charms of this picturesque suburb

Diverse Coastal Suburban Family-Friendly Peaceful Picturesque Dynamic Convenient Commuter

Located midway between San Francisco and Napa along the coast of San Pablo Bay, Hercules is a stunning waterfront community with a small-town atmosphere, diverse population, and innovative plans for the future. Among Hercules’ exciting planned developments are a new waterfront, town center, and a train and ferry terminal.

Convenience to the San Pablo Bay as well as a host of parks, trails, and athletic programs allows for plenty of recreational activities in Hercules. A peaceful reprieve from city life, Hercules offers residents picturesque homes in quiet neighborhoods with dazzling views of the bay. Shopping opportunities abound at the nearby Shops at Hilltop in addition to several plazas and shopping centers in town. Getting around from Hercules is easy with access to Interstate 80 and State Route 4.

Rent Trends

As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in Hercules, CA is $2,331 for a studio, $2,751 for one bedroom, $3,396 for two bedrooms, and $4,226 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Hercules has decreased by -1.3% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$2,751/month
761 Sq Ft
House
$3,941/month
2,101 Sq Ft
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Transportation

54

Somewhat Walkable

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

You might be able to get out and walk when living in this area. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, but for others you’ll need a car.

36

Somewhat Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Schools

Ohlone Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

452 Students

6
out of 10

Hanna Ranch Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

392 Students

6
out of 10

Lupine Hills Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

371 Students

4
out of 10

Hercules Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

590 Students

5
out of 10

Hercules High

Public

Grades 9-12

734 Students

8
out of 10

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Ohlone Wilderness
  • Fernandez Ranch
  • Sobrante Ridge Regional Preserve
  • Crockett Hills Regional Park
  • Carquinez Strait Regional Shoreline

Airports

  • Metro Oakland International
  • San Francisco International

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2025.