New Pacific, Hercules, CA
At a glance
New Pacific is ranked #19 of 22 neighborhoods in Hercules with an overall score of 2.7/5. Its standout factors are curb appeal (4.2/5) and public spaces (3.8/5), at a median home price of $1.05M, which Houseberry currently rates as overvalued by about $102,000. It ranks 16th of 22 in Hercules for schools. The trade-offs are nearby merchants (2.0/5) and safety (2.2/5), with prices running about 14% above the Hercules median.
Neighborhood Reviews & Questions
New Pacific is one of the newer and more polished neighborhoods in Hercules, built in the early 2000s on the north side of the city on land that was once industrial refinery property. The reinvention took, and today it reads as a well-maintained, higher-priced enclave with a tidy, planned streetscape. The character is its biggest asset. This is newer construction with consistent upkeep, set toward the northern bay edge of town away from the busiest corridors. You are positioned for the I-80 commute and the future Bayfront transit improvements, and the homes here command some of the stronger prices in Hercules, which tells you how the market reads the address. The standard Hercules tradeoff holds: this is a residential, drive-for-errands neighborhood rather than a walk-to-cafes one. What you are buying is the newer, cared-for product and the quieter north-end setting, and in a city of older tracts, that combination is genuinely scarce.
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Neighborhood Amenities
Near good merchants2.0
Public Spaces3.8
Curb Appeal4.2
Overall Amenities score: 3.6
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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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New Pacific FAQs10 answers
Is New Pacific a good place to live?
New Pacific ranks 19th of 22 neighborhoods in Hercules with an overall Houseberry score of 2.7 out of 5. Its strongest factors are curb appeal (4.2/5) and public spaces (3.8/5). The trade-offs are nearby merchants (2.0/5) and safety (2.2/5) and a median home price of $1.05M against the Hercules median of $918.81k.
Is New Pacific safe?
New Pacific, Hercules scores 2.2 out of 5 on Houseberry's Safety Score, ranking 19th of 22 neighborhoods in Hercules.
What do homes in New Pacific cost?
The median home price in New Pacific, Hercules is $1.05M, compared with $918.81k for Hercules as a whole. Houseberry currently rates it overvalued by about $102,000 against comparable neighborhoods.
Are home prices in New Pacific rising or falling?
The median home price in New Pacific, Hercules is up about 11.3% over the past 12 months, from $941.83k to $1.05M. The full 12-month history is charted in the Median Price section on this page.
Which schools serve New Pacific?
Schools serving New Pacific, 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 New Pacific?
New Pacific, Hercules receives 78% of its possible sunshine, 19th 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 New Pacific walkable to shops and restaurants?
New Pacific, Hercules scores 2.0 out of 5 for nearby merchants and 3.8 out of 5 for public spaces. Its overall amenities score is 3.6 out of 5, 3rd of 22 in Hercules.
What is New Pacific known for?
New Pacific, Hercules is associated with Newer Construction, Refinery Reborn and Higher Priced. Its highest-scoring factor is curb appeal (4.2/5).
How does New Pacific compare to other Hercules neighborhoods?
New Pacific ranks 19th of 22 neighborhoods in Hercules. It ranks 16th of 22 in Hercules for schools (3.1/5) and scores lowest on nearby merchants (2.0/5). The highest-ranked neighborhoods in Hercules are Country Run and K and B.
What are the downsides of living in New Pacific?
New Pacific, Hercules scores lowest on nearby merchants (2.0/5) and safety (2.2/5). Its median home price of $1.05M runs about 14% above the Hercules median of $918.81k.
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