Central, Hercules, CA
At a glance
Central is ranked #16 of 22 neighborhoods in Hercules with an overall score of 3.2/5. Its standout factor is safety (3.7/5, 15th of 22 in Hercules), at a median home price of $827.27k, which Houseberry currently rates as undervalued by about $85,000. The trade-offs are nearby merchants (2.5/5) and curb appeal (3.0/5).
Neighborhood Reviews & Questions
Central is the part of Hercules that actually feels like a town center. It runs along the San Pablo Avenue spine in the middle of the city, and it is the most walkable corner Hercules has, with everyday errands, bus stops, and older established blocks closer together than anywhere else in town. This is where Hercules does its day-to-day business. You are near the San Pablo Avenue corridor for shopping and food, close to the civic core, and well placed for WestCAT service and the I-80 ramps. The housing skews older and more mixed than the master-planned tracts out east, which is part of why it carries a different, lived-in feel. The tradeoff is the arterial. San Pablo Avenue is a working road, not a quaint main street, so the busier blocks come with traffic and noise rather than storefront charm. Hercules has been planning for years to give this corridor a real downtown identity. For now, Central is the practical, get-things-done middle of the city.
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Neighborhood Amenities
Near good merchants2.5
Public Spaces3.4
Curb Appeal3
Overall Amenities score: 3.1
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Schools serving this Neighborhood
| School Name | Type | Grades | Houseberry School Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lupine Hills Elementary | Primary | K-5 | |
| Ohlone Elementary | Primary | K-5 | |
| Hercules Middle | Middle | 6-8 | |
| Hercules High | High | 9-12 |
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Central FAQs10 answers
Is Central a good place to live?
Central ranks 16th of 22 neighborhoods in Hercules with an overall Houseberry score of 3.2 out of 5. Its strongest factor is safety (3.7/5). The trade-offs are nearby merchants (2.5/5) and curb appeal (3.0/5).
Is Central safe?
Central, Hercules scores 3.7 out of 5 on Houseberry's Safety Score, ranking 15th of 22 neighborhoods in Hercules.
What do homes in Central cost?
The median home price in Central, Hercules is $827.27k, compared with $918.81k for Hercules as a whole. Houseberry currently rates it undervalued by about $85,000 against comparable neighborhoods.
Are home prices in Central rising or falling?
The median home price in Central, Hercules is up about 9.0% over the past 12 months, from $758.74k to $827.27k. The full 12-month history is charted in the Median Price section on this page.
Which schools serve Central?
Schools serving Central, Hercules include Lupine Hills Elementary (2.8/5), Ohlone Elementary (3.3/5), Hercules Middle (3.1/5) and Hercules High (3.5/5).
What is the weather like in Central?
Central, Hercules receives 78% of its possible sunshine, 12th of 22 in Hercules. Summer days run 54° to 78°F and winter days 41° to 58°F, August is the warmest month and rainfall averages about 20 inches a year.
Is Central walkable to shops and restaurants?
Central, Hercules scores 2.5 out of 5 for nearby merchants and 3.4 out of 5 for public spaces. Its overall amenities score is 3.1 out of 5, 12th of 22 in Hercules.
What is Central known for?
Central, Hercules is associated with Walkable Core, Arterial Corridor and Established Blocks.
How does Central compare to other Hercules neighborhoods?
Central ranks 16th of 22 neighborhoods in Hercules. It ranks 15th of 22 in Hercules for safety (3.7/5) and scores lowest on nearby merchants (2.5/5). The highest-ranked neighborhoods in Hercules are Country Run and K and B.
What are the downsides of living in Central?
Central, Hercules scores lowest on nearby merchants (2.5/5) and curb appeal (3.0/5).
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