The Flowers, Hercules, CA
At a glance
The Flowers is ranked #4 of 22 neighborhoods in Hercules with an overall score of 3.6/5. Its standout factor is safety (4.9/5, 4th of 22 in Hercules), at a median home price of $768.78k, which Houseberry currently rates as overvalued by about $8,000. The trade-offs are nearby merchants (1.1/5) and schools (3.1/5), though prices run about 16% below the Hercules median.
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The Flowers is the floral half of the well-known Trees and Flowers area of Hercules, where the streets carry names like Lupine, Iris, Violet, and Marigold. It is a 1970s and 80s tract in the central-east part of the city, established and residential, with Lupine Hills Elementary on Lupine Road serving the area. Day to day, this is steady, mid-city living. The local elementary is right in the neighborhood, the central parks and civic core are a short drive west, and you are positioned for San Pablo Avenue errands and the I-80 commute. The blocks are quiet and the housing is the solid single-family stock of its era, the kind that has settled in nicely over the decades. As with its sibling tracts, you will drive for groceries and dining, and the appeal is comfort and a neighborhood school over newness or walkable retail. The flower-named streets are a small, genuine piece of Hercules identity, and having a school inside the boundary is a real plus.
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Neighborhood Amenities
Near good merchants1.1
Public Spaces3.2
Curb Appeal3.3
Overall Amenities score: 2.8
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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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The Flowers FAQs10 answers
Is The Flowers a good place to live?
The Flowers ranks 4th of 22 neighborhoods in Hercules with an overall Houseberry score of 3.6 out of 5. Its strongest factor is safety (4.9/5). The trade-offs are nearby merchants (1.1/5) and schools (3.1/5).
Is The Flowers safe?
The Flowers, Hercules scores 4.9 out of 5 on Houseberry's Safety Score, ranking 4th of 22 neighborhoods in Hercules.
What do homes in The Flowers cost?
The median home price in The Flowers, Hercules is $768.78k, compared with $918.81k for Hercules as a whole. Houseberry currently rates it overvalued by about $8,000 against comparable neighborhoods.
Are home prices in The Flowers rising or falling?
The median home price in The Flowers, Hercules is down about 6.7% over the past 12 months, from $824.25k to $768.78k. The full 12-month history is charted in the Median Price section on this page.
Which schools serve The Flowers?
Schools serving The Flowers, 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 The Flowers?
The Flowers, Hercules receives 78% of its possible sunshine, 5th of 22 in Hercules. Summer days run 55° to 80°F and winter days 42° to 58°F, July is the warmest month and rainfall averages about 21 inches a year.
Is The Flowers walkable to shops and restaurants?
The Flowers, Hercules scores 1.1 out of 5 for nearby merchants and 3.2 out of 5 for public spaces. Its overall amenities score is 2.8 out of 5, 18th of 22 in Hercules.
What is The Flowers known for?
The Flowers, Hercules is associated with Flower Streets, Neighborhood School and Established. Its highest-scoring factor is safety (4.9/5).
How does The Flowers compare to other Hercules neighborhoods?
The Flowers ranks 4th of 22 neighborhoods in Hercules. It ranks 4th of 22 in Hercules for safety (4.9/5) and scores lowest on nearby merchants (1.1/5). The next-ranked neighborhoods in Hercules are Bay Pointe and Bravo.
What are the downsides of living in The Flowers?
The Flowers, Hercules scores lowest on nearby merchants (1.1/5) and schools (3.1/5).
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