Hercules by the Bay, Hercules, CA
At a glance
Hercules by the Bay is ranked #12 of 22 neighborhoods in Hercules with an overall score of 3.3/5. Its standout factors are public spaces (4.4/5) and curb appeal (4.2/5), at a median home price of $747.21k, which Houseberry currently rates as overvalued by about $59,000. It ranks 13th of 22 in Hercules for safety. The trade-offs are nearby merchants (2.9/5) and schools (3.0/5), though prices run about 19% below the Hercules median.
Neighborhood Reviews & Questions
Hercules by the Bay is one of the standout corners of the city, a bay-facing neighborhood right beside the historic Waterfront and the old powder-works townsite. It is among the more walkable pockets in Hercules, with the shoreline, the Bay Trail, and the emerging Bayfront district all close at hand. This is Hercules leaning into its best asset, the water. You can get out on the Bay Trail on foot, the open bay and shoreline parks frame the western edge, and the city's long-planned intermodal transit hub, the future Capitol Corridor train stop with bus and ferry connections, is taking shape just up the shore. It is the part of town built around being outside and near the water rather than around the freeway. The catch is that the Bayfront is still a work in progress, so some of the promised polish and the train service are future-tense, not present-day. Even so, for a waterfront address in west Contra Costa, this is one of the genuine ones.
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Neighborhood Amenities
Near good merchants2.9
Public Spaces4.4
Curb Appeal4.2
Overall Amenities score: 4
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Schools serving this Neighborhood
| School Name | Type | Grades | Houseberry School Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Collins Elementary | Primary | K-6 | |
| Ohlone Elementary | Primary | K-5 | |
| Pinole Middle | Middle | 7-8 | |
| Hercules Middle | Middle | 6-8 | |
| Hercules High | High | 9-12 | |
| Pinole Valley High | High | 9-12 |
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Hercules by the Bay FAQs10 answers
Is Hercules by the Bay a good place to live?
Hercules by the Bay ranks 12th of 22 neighborhoods in Hercules with an overall Houseberry score of 3.3 out of 5. Its strongest factors are public spaces (4.4/5) and curb appeal (4.2/5). The trade-offs are nearby merchants (2.9/5) and schools (3.0/5).
Is Hercules by the Bay safe?
Hercules by the Bay, Hercules scores 3.8 out of 5 on Houseberry's Safety Score, ranking 13th of 22 neighborhoods in Hercules.
What do homes in Hercules by the Bay cost?
The median home price in Hercules by the Bay, Hercules is $747.21k, compared with $918.81k for Hercules as a whole. Houseberry currently rates it overvalued by about $59,000 against comparable neighborhoods.
Are home prices in Hercules by the Bay rising or falling?
The median home price in Hercules by the Bay, Hercules is roughly flat over the past 12 months, at $747.21k against $747.21k a year earlier. The full 12-month history is charted in the Median Price section on this page.
Which schools serve Hercules by the Bay?
Schools serving Hercules by the Bay, Hercules include Collins Elementary (2.5/5), Ohlone Elementary (3.3/5), Pinole Middle (2.5/5), Hercules Middle (3.1/5) and Hercules High (3.5/5). 1 more school is listed in the Schools section on this page.
What is the weather like in Hercules by the Bay?
Hercules by the Bay, Hercules receives 78% of its possible sunshine, 16th of 22 in Hercules. Summer days run 54° to 77°F and winter days 42° to 58°F, August is the warmest month and rainfall averages about 21 inches a year.
Is Hercules by the Bay walkable to shops and restaurants?
Hercules by the Bay, Hercules scores 2.9 out of 5 for nearby merchants and 4.4 out of 5 for public spaces. Its overall amenities score is 4.0 out of 5, 1st of 22 in Hercules.
What is Hercules by the Bay known for?
Hercules by the Bay, Hercules is associated with Waterfront Walkable, Bay Trail and Transit Future. Its highest-scoring factors are public spaces (4.4/5) and curb appeal (4.2/5).
How does Hercules by the Bay compare to other Hercules neighborhoods?
Hercules by the Bay ranks 12th of 22 neighborhoods in Hercules. It ranks 13th of 22 in Hercules for safety (3.8/5) and scores lowest on nearby merchants (2.9/5). The highest-ranked neighborhoods in Hercules are Country Run and K and B.
What are the downsides of living in Hercules by the Bay?
Hercules by the Bay, Hercules scores lowest on nearby merchants (2.9/5) and schools (3.0/5).
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