Bravo, Hercules, CA
At a glance
Bravo is ranked #6 of 22 neighborhoods in Hercules with an overall score of 3.5/5. Its standout factors are safety (4.5/5, 7th of 22 in Hercules) and curb appeal (3.7/5). The trade-offs are nearby merchants (1.1/5) and public spaces (3.1/5).
Neighborhood Reviews & Questions
Bravo is one of the smaller pockets in the southeast corner of Hercules, tucked near the Victoria by the Bay area between the bay and Interstate 80. It reads as compact and newer, the kind of planned cluster of homes that west Contra Costa filled in during its early-2000s growth. What you get is a quiet, low-traffic position close to the freeway. The commute onto I-80 toward Oakland and San Francisco is quick, the shoreline and Bay Trail are a short drive, and the streets themselves stay calm because there is not much through-traffic reason to be here unless you live here. The flip side is that quiet comes with car-dependence. There is no walkable retail strip in Bravo, so coffee, groceries, and dinner all mean getting in the car and heading toward San Pablo Avenue or the Bayfront. It is a small, settled corner rather than a destination, and for some buyers that is exactly the point.
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Neighborhood Amenities
Near good merchants1.1
Public Spaces3.1
Curb Appeal3.7
Overall Amenities score: 2.9
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Schools serving this Neighborhood
| School Name | Type | Grades | Houseberry School Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hanna Ranch Elementary | Primary | K-5 | |
| Hercules Middle | Middle | 6-8 | |
| Hercules High | High | 9-12 |
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Bravo FAQs8 answers
Is Bravo a good place to live?
Bravo ranks 6th 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 (3.7/5). The trade-offs are nearby merchants (1.1/5) and public spaces (3.1/5).
Is Bravo safe?
Bravo, Hercules scores 4.5 out of 5 on Houseberry's Safety Score, ranking 7th of 22 neighborhoods in Hercules.
Which schools serve Bravo?
Schools serving Bravo, 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 Bravo?
Bravo, Hercules receives 79% of its possible sunshine, 3rd 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 Bravo walkable to shops and restaurants?
Bravo, Hercules scores 1.1 out of 5 for nearby merchants and 3.1 out of 5 for public spaces. Its overall amenities score is 2.9 out of 5, 16th of 22 in Hercules.
What is Bravo known for?
Bravo, Hercules is associated with Tucked Away, Quick Commute and Compact Lots. Its highest-scoring factor is safety (4.5/5).
How does Bravo compare to other Hercules neighborhoods?
Bravo ranks 6th of 22 neighborhoods in Hercules. It ranks 7th of 22 in Hercules for safety (4.5/5) and scores lowest on nearby merchants (1.1/5). The next-ranked neighborhoods in Hercules are Chelsea by the Bay and The Astronauts.
What are the downsides of living in Bravo?
Bravo, Hercules scores lowest on nearby merchants (1.1/5) and public spaces (3.1/5).
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