Country Run, Hercules, CA
At a glance
Country Run is ranked #1 of 22 neighborhoods in Hercules with an overall score of 3.9/5. Its standout factors are safety (4.9/5, 1st of 22 in Hercules) and public spaces (4.2/5). The trade-offs are nearby merchants (2.1/5) and schools (3.3/5).
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Country Run is one of the better-placed neighborhoods in Hercules, and the reason is Refugio Valley Park. The city's main park, with its duck pond, walking loop, big shade trees, and the community swim center nearby, sits right at this neighborhood, which gives Country Run a green, open feel that most of the inland tracts cannot match. Beyond the park, this is comfortable, settled Hercules. The streets are quiet and residential, the schools and the civic center are a short trip away, and you are close enough to San Pablo Avenue and the I-80 ramps to handle errands and the commute without much fuss. It manages to feel tucked away while still being central. The usual Hercules caveat applies: there is no walkable retail node here, so dinner and groceries mean a drive. But with the city's best park essentially in the backyard, Country Run earns its spot as one of the neighborhoods people specifically ask for.
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Neighborhood Amenities
Near good merchants2.1
Public Spaces4.2
Curb Appeal3.6
Overall Amenities score: 3.5
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Schools serving this Neighborhood
| School Name | Type | Grades | Houseberry School Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ohlone Elementary | Primary | K-5 | |
| Hercules Middle | Middle | 6-8 | |
| Hercules High | High | 9-12 |
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Is Country Run a good place to live?
Country Run ranks 1st of 22 neighborhoods in Hercules with an overall Houseberry score of 3.9 out of 5. Its strongest factors are safety (4.9/5) and public spaces (4.2/5). The trade-offs are nearby merchants (2.1/5) and schools (3.3/5).
Is Country Run safe?
Country Run, Hercules scores 4.9 out of 5 on Houseberry's Safety Score, ranking 1st of 22 neighborhoods in Hercules.
Which schools serve Country Run?
Schools serving Country Run, Hercules include Ohlone Elementary (3.3/5), Hercules Middle (3.1/5) and Hercules High (3.5/5).
What is the weather like in Country Run?
Country Run, Hercules receives 78% of its possible sunshine, 12th of 22 in Hercules. Summer days run 55° to 78°F and winter days 41° to 58°F, August is the warmest month and rainfall averages about 21 inches a year.
Is Country Run walkable to shops and restaurants?
Country Run, Hercules scores 2.1 out of 5 for nearby merchants and 4.2 out of 5 for public spaces. Its overall amenities score is 3.5 out of 5, 4th of 22 in Hercules.
What is Country Run known for?
Country Run, Hercules is associated with Park Frontage, Refugio Valley and Quiet Streets. Its highest-scoring factors are safety (4.9/5) and public spaces (4.2/5).
How does Country Run compare to other Hercules neighborhoods?
Country Run ranks 1st of 22 neighborhoods in Hercules. It ranks 1st of 22 in Hercules for safety (4.9/5) and scores lowest on nearby merchants (2.1/5). The next-ranked neighborhoods in Hercules are K and B and The Trees.
What are the downsides of living in Country Run?
Country Run, Hercules scores lowest on nearby merchants (2.1/5) and schools (3.3/5).
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