The Birds, Hercules, CA
At a glance
The Birds is ranked #17 of 22 neighborhoods in Hercules with an overall score of 3.0/5. The Birds carries a median home price of $818.79k. It ranks 7th of 22 in Hercules for schools. The trade-offs are nearby merchants (1.8/5) and safety (3.0/5), though prices run about 11% below the Hercules median.
Neighborhood Reviews & Questions
The Birds is one of the classic themed tracts that give Hercules its quirky charm: every street is named for a bird, from Sparrow and Falcon to Meadowlark and Bluebird. Built out in the 1970s and 80s in the central part of the city, it is established, leafy in spots, and unmistakably itself. This is settled, mid-city Hercules. Ohlone Elementary sits in this area, the central parks and the civic core are a short trip away, and you are close to San Pablo Avenue and the I-80 ramps without being on top of them. The homes are the dependable single-family stock of that building era, on quiet residential blocks that have had decades to mature. The honest framing is that this is comfortable rather than flashy, and like the rest of inland Hercules, it is a drive to most everyday errands. But the bird-street theme, the central location, and the established feel make The Birds one of the neighborhoods newcomers learn to recognize first.
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Neighborhood Amenities
Near good merchants1.8
Public Spaces3.3
Curb Appeal3.2
Overall Amenities score: 3
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Schools serving this Neighborhood
| School Name | Type | Grades | Houseberry School Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ohlone Elementary | Primary | K-5 | |
| Hanna Ranch Elementary | Primary | K-5 | |
| Hercules Middle | Middle | 6-8 | |
| Hercules High | High | 9-12 |
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Houseberry School Score Data
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The Birds FAQs10 answers
Is The Birds a good place to live?
The Birds ranks 17th of 22 neighborhoods in Hercules with an overall Houseberry score of 3.0 out of 5. The trade-offs are nearby merchants (1.8/5) and safety (3.0/5).
Is The Birds safe?
The Birds, Hercules scores 3.0 out of 5 on Houseberry's Safety Score, ranking 17th of 22 neighborhoods in Hercules.
What do homes in The Birds cost?
The median home price in The Birds, Hercules is $818.79k, compared with $918.81k for Hercules as a whole. Houseberry currently rates it undervalued by about $23,000 against comparable neighborhoods.
Are home prices in The Birds rising or falling?
The median home price in The Birds, Hercules is up about 3.2% over the past 12 months, from $793.09k to $818.79k. The full 12-month history is charted in the Median Price section on this page.
Which schools serve The Birds?
Schools serving The Birds, Hercules include Ohlone Elementary (3.3/5), Hanna Ranch Elementary (3.3/5), Hercules Middle (3.1/5) and Hercules High (3.5/5).
What is the weather like in The Birds?
The Birds, Hercules receives 78% of its possible sunshine, 17th of 22 in Hercules. Summer days run 55° to 79°F and winter days 42° to 58°F, July is the warmest month and rainfall averages about 21 inches a year.
Is The Birds walkable to shops and restaurants?
The Birds, Hercules scores 1.8 out of 5 for nearby merchants and 3.3 out of 5 for public spaces. Its overall amenities score is 3.0 out of 5, 14th of 22 in Hercules.
What is The Birds known for?
The Birds, Hercules is associated with Bird Streets, Established Tract and Central Hercules.
How does The Birds compare to other Hercules neighborhoods?
The Birds ranks 17th of 22 neighborhoods in Hercules. It ranks 7th of 22 in Hercules for schools (3.3/5) and scores lowest on nearby merchants (1.8/5). The highest-ranked neighborhoods in Hercules are Country Run and K and B.
What are the downsides of living in The Birds?
The Birds, Hercules scores lowest on nearby merchants (1.8/5) and safety (3.0/5).
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