Neighborhood Factors

Market Conditions

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    Price
    $918.81k(2)
  • Neighborhood Factors
    Overvalued
    $24k(2)
  • Neighborhood Factors
    Appreciation
    10%(2)

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At a glance

Bay Pointe is ranked #5 of 22 neighborhoods in Hercules with an overall score of 3.5/5. Its standout factors are safety (4.5/5, 6th of 22 in Hercules) and curb appeal (3.8/5), at a median home price of $1.45M. The trade-offs are nearby merchants (0.9/5) and schools (3.3/5).

Neighborhood Reviews & Questions

Neighborhood Review
Key Words: Bayside Living, Freeway Access, Planned Streets

Bay Pointe sits on the eastern edge of Hercules, CA, where the city meets San Pablo Bay and Interstate 80. It belongs to the newer wave of east-side building near Victoria by the Bay: planned streets, tidy lots, and a short hop to the Bayfront and the freeway ramps. The appeal here is position. You are minutes from I-80 for the Oakland and San Francisco run, the Bay Trail and shoreline open space sit close by, and WestCAT's transbay buses pick up nearby. Daily life, though, is drive-to-everything. Groceries, restaurants, and the civic center are all a trip across town rather than a walk out the front door. The honest tradeoff is the freeway itself. Living this close to I-80 buys the commute but also the road noise and the late-afternoon backups west Contra Costa is famous for. For someone who wants a newer Hercules home near the water without paying for a front-row bay lot, Bay Pointe is the practical pick.

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Neighborhood Amenities

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    Near good merchants

    0.9

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    Public Spaces

    3.3

  • Neighborhood Amenities
    Curb Appeal

    3.8

Overall Amenities score: 3

Neighborhood Weather

78%
of possible sunshine
Of all the daylight this spot gets in a year, 78% arrives as sunshine - clouds and fog block the rest.
Bay Pointe ranks 4th of 22 for sunshine in Hercules, and it out-suns nearly half of the Bay Area. Its warmest month is July, averaging 83° highs, and it gets about 22 inches of rain a year.
Average daily high and low temperature
85°70°55°40°JFMAMJJASONDJul 83°
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Rank in Hercules
4th of 22
Across the Bay Area
42nd percentile
Rain per year
22 in
Warmest month
Jul 83° avg high
Summer day
54° → 81°F
Winter day
42° → 58°F
Sunshine and temperature figures are 30-year climate averages for this neighborhood's location.

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Schools serving this Neighborhood

School NameTypeGradesHouseberry School Score
Hanna Ranch Elementary PrimaryK-5
3.3/5
Hercules Middle Middle6-8
3.1/5
Hercules High High9-12
3.5/5

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Houseberry School Score Data

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Bay Pointe FAQs10 answers

Is Bay Pointe a good place to live?

Bay Pointe ranks 5th of 22 neighborhoods in Hercules with an overall Houseberry score of 3.5 out of 5. Its strongest factors are safety (4.5/5) and curb appeal (3.8/5). The trade-offs are nearby merchants (0.9/5) and schools (3.3/5).

Is Bay Pointe safe?

Bay Pointe, Hercules scores 4.5 out of 5 on Houseberry's Safety Score, ranking 6th of 22 neighborhoods in Hercules.

What do homes in Bay Pointe cost?

The median home price in Bay Pointe, Hercules is $1.45M.

Are home prices in Bay Pointe rising or falling?

The median home price in Bay Pointe, Hercules is roughly flat over the past 12 months, at $1.45M against $1.45M a year earlier. The full 12-month history is charted in the Median Price section on this page.

Which schools serve Bay Pointe?

Schools serving Bay Pointe, Hercules include Hanna Ranch Elementary (3.3/5), Hercules Middle (3.1/5) and Hercules High (3.5/5).

What is the weather like in Bay Pointe?

Bay Pointe, Hercules receives 78% of its possible sunshine, 4th of 22 in Hercules. Summer days run 54° to 81°F and winter days 42° to 58°F, July is the warmest month and rainfall averages about 22 inches a year.

Is Bay Pointe walkable to shops and restaurants?

Bay Pointe, Hercules scores 0.9 out of 5 for nearby merchants and 3.3 out of 5 for public spaces. Its overall amenities score is 3.0 out of 5, 13th of 22 in Hercules.

What is Bay Pointe known for?

Bay Pointe, Hercules is associated with Bayside Living, Freeway Access and Planned Streets. Its highest-scoring factor is safety (4.5/5).

How does Bay Pointe compare to other Hercules neighborhoods?

Bay Pointe ranks 5th of 22 neighborhoods in Hercules. It ranks 6th of 22 in Hercules for safety (4.5/5) and scores lowest on nearby merchants (0.9/5). The next-ranked neighborhoods in Hercules are Bravo and Chelsea by the Bay.

What are the downsides of living in Bay Pointe?

Bay Pointe, Hercules scores lowest on nearby merchants (0.9/5) and schools (3.3/5).

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Top Neighborhoods in Hercules, CA

1st
Neighborhood Iamge
Country Run, Hercules, CA
Overall Score : 3.9
Country Run is one of the better-placed neighborhoods in Hercules, and the reaso... See Full Page
2nd
Neighborhood Iamge
K and B, Hercules, CA
Overall Score : 3.7
K and B is a small, central Hercules neighborhood that sits close to the city's ... See Full Page
3rd
Neighborhood Iamge
The Trees, Hercules, CA
Overall Score : 3.7
The Trees is the leafy counterpart to The Flowers, the other half of Hercules's ... See Full Page

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