K and B, Hercules, CA
At a glance
K and B is ranked #2 of 22 neighborhoods in Hercules with an overall score of 3.7/5. Its standout factors are safety (4.9/5, 2nd of 22 in Hercules) and public spaces (3.6/5), at a median home price of $725k, which Houseberry currently rates as overvalued by about $62,000. The trade-offs are nearby merchants (2.8/5) and schools (3.1/5), though prices run about 21% below the Hercules median.
Neighborhood Reviews & Questions
K and B is a small, central Hercules neighborhood that sits close to the city's civic heart and benefits from it. It is one of the more walkable pockets in town, near the Sycamore Avenue area, the library and city offices, and the cluster of parks that anchor the middle of Hercules. For such a compact neighborhood, the everyday access is strong. The central parks, the civic center, and the Duck Pond Park area along Sycamore are close enough to reach on foot or with a very short drive, and San Pablo Avenue and the I-80 ramps are right there for errands and the commute. It trades the elbow room of the hillside tracts for being in the middle of everything. The honest note is scale: this is a modest, older central pocket, not a showcase planned community, so the appeal is location over polish. If being walkable to the civic core matters more than having the newest streetscape, K and B punches above its size.
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Neighborhood Amenities
Near good merchants2.8
Public Spaces3.6
Curb Appeal3.2
Overall Amenities score: 3.3
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Schools serving this Neighborhood
| School Name | Type | Grades | Houseberry School Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lupine Hills Elementary | Primary | K-5 | |
| Hercules Middle | Middle | 6-8 | |
| Hercules High | High | 9-12 |
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K and B FAQs10 answers
Is K and B a good place to live?
K and B ranks 2nd of 22 neighborhoods in Hercules with an overall Houseberry score of 3.7 out of 5. Its strongest factors are safety (4.9/5) and public spaces (3.6/5). The trade-offs are nearby merchants (2.8/5) and schools (3.1/5).
Is K and B safe?
K and B, Hercules scores 4.9 out of 5 on Houseberry's Safety Score, ranking 2nd of 22 neighborhoods in Hercules.
What do homes in K and B cost?
The median home price in K and B, Hercules is $725k, compared with $918.81k for Hercules as a whole. Houseberry currently rates it overvalued by about $62,000 against comparable neighborhoods.
Are home prices in K and B rising or falling?
The median home price in K and B, Hercules is roughly flat over the past 12 months, at $725k against $725k a year earlier. The full 12-month history is charted in the Median Price section on this page.
Which schools serve K and B?
Schools serving K and B, Hercules include Lupine Hills Elementary (2.8/5), Hercules Middle (3.1/5) and Hercules High (3.5/5).
What is the weather like in K and B?
K and B, Hercules receives 78% of its possible sunshine, 15th of 22 in Hercules. Summer days run 55° to 79°F and winter days 41° to 58°F, August is the warmest month and rainfall averages about 21 inches a year.
Is K and B walkable to shops and restaurants?
K and B, Hercules scores 2.8 out of 5 for nearby merchants and 3.6 out of 5 for public spaces. Its overall amenities score is 3.3 out of 5, 8th of 22 in Hercules.
What is K and B known for?
K and B, Hercules is associated with Central Location, Civic Adjacent and Walkable Pocket. Its highest-scoring factor is safety (4.9/5).
How does K and B compare to other Hercules neighborhoods?
K and B ranks 2nd of 22 neighborhoods in Hercules. It ranks 2nd of 22 in Hercules for safety (4.9/5) and scores lowest on nearby merchants (2.8/5). The next-ranked neighborhoods in Hercules are The Trees and The Flowers.
What are the downsides of living in K and B?
K and B, Hercules scores lowest on nearby merchants (2.8/5) and schools (3.1/5).
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