The Carridor, Hercules, CA
At a glance
The Carridor is ranked #14 of 22 neighborhoods in Hercules with an overall score of 3.3/5. Its standout factors are safety (4.4/5, 11th of 22 in Hercules) and public spaces (3.6/5), at a median home price of $749.95k, which Houseberry currently rates as overvalued by about $34,000. The trade-offs are schools (2.8/5) and nearby merchants (2.8/5), though prices run about 18% below the Hercules median.
Neighborhood Reviews & Questions
The Carridor is the working middle of Hercules, the central band where the civic center, City Hall, the public library, and Duck Pond Park along Sycamore Avenue all sit. If any part of town functions as Hercules's downtown, it is this stretch, and it is among the most walkable areas the city has. The advantage here is being where the services are. You can reach the library, city offices, and the central parks easily, San Pablo Avenue and the I-80 ramps are right at hand, and the everyday business of the city happens within a short radius. For people who want to be near the civic core rather than out on a quiet cul-de-sac, this is the spot. The tradeoff is that a corridor is a corridor: this is a mixed civic and commercial stretch, so the streetscape is more functional than scenic, with through-roads and parking rather than a polished main-street look. Hercules has plans to dress this core up over time. For now, The Carridor is the central, get-things-done heart of town.
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Neighborhood Amenities
Near good merchants2.8
Public Spaces3.6
Curb Appeal2.9
Overall Amenities score: 3.2
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Schools serving this Neighborhood
| School Name | Type | Grades | Houseberry School Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rodeo Hills Elementary | Primary | K-5 | |
| Lupine Hills Elementary | Primary | K-5 | |
| Ohlone Elementary | Primary | K-5 | |
| Carquinez Middle | Middle | 6-8 | |
| Hercules Middle | Middle | 6-8 | |
| John Swett High | High | 9-12 | |
| Hercules High | High | 9-12 |
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The Carridor FAQs10 answers
Is The Carridor a good place to live?
The Carridor ranks 14th of 22 neighborhoods in Hercules with an overall Houseberry score of 3.3 out of 5. Its strongest factors are safety (4.4/5) and public spaces (3.6/5). The trade-offs are schools (2.8/5) and nearby merchants (2.8/5).
Is The Carridor safe?
The Carridor, Hercules scores 4.4 out of 5 on Houseberry's Safety Score, ranking 11th of 22 neighborhoods in Hercules.
What do homes in The Carridor cost?
The median home price in The Carridor, Hercules is $749.95k, compared with $918.81k for Hercules as a whole. Houseberry currently rates it overvalued by about $34,000 against comparable neighborhoods.
Are home prices in The Carridor rising or falling?
The median home price in The Carridor, Hercules is roughly flat over the past 12 months, at $749.95k against $749.95k a year earlier. The full 12-month history is charted in the Median Price section on this page.
Which schools serve The Carridor?
Schools serving The Carridor, Hercules include Rodeo Hills Elementary (1.7/5), Lupine Hills Elementary (2.8/5), Ohlone Elementary (3.3/5), Carquinez Middle (2.1/5) and Hercules Middle (3.1/5). 2 more schools are listed in the Schools section on this page.
What is the weather like in The Carridor?
The Carridor, Hercules receives 78% of its possible sunshine, 9th 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 The Carridor walkable to shops and restaurants?
The Carridor, Hercules scores 2.8 out of 5 for nearby merchants and 3.6 out of 5 for public spaces. Its overall amenities score is 3.2 out of 5, 11th of 22 in Hercules.
What is The Carridor known for?
The Carridor, Hercules is associated with Civic Center, Walkable Downtown and Duck Pond. Its highest-scoring factor is safety (4.4/5).
How does The Carridor compare to other Hercules neighborhoods?
The Carridor ranks 14th of 22 neighborhoods in Hercules. It ranks 11th of 22 in Hercules for safety (4.4/5) and scores lowest on schools (2.8/5). The highest-ranked neighborhoods in Hercules are Country Run and K and B.
What are the downsides of living in The Carridor?
The Carridor, Hercules scores lowest on schools (2.8/5) and nearby merchants (2.8/5).
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