The Islands, Hercules, CA
At a glance
The Islands is ranked #9 of 22 neighborhoods in Hercules with an overall score of 3.5/5. Its standout factors are safety (4.5/5, 9th of 22 in Hercules) and curb appeal (3.5/5), at a median home price of $990k. The trade-offs are nearby merchants (0.9/5) and public spaces (3.0/5).
Neighborhood Reviews & Questions
The Islands is a small themed pocket in the far southeast corner of Hercules, where the streets take their names from islands. It sits at the bay-and-freeway edge of the city near the Victoria by the Bay area, a compact, planned cluster of homes at the city's seam with Pinole. The position is about access and quiet. You are close to I-80 for the commute, near the shoreline and Bay Trail, and on calm, low-traffic streets that do not carry much beyond local trips. For a buyer who wants a tucked-away corner near the water and the freeway, it checks those boxes. The honest read is that this is one of the least walkable spots in town, sitting at the edge with no retail of its own, so the car does all the work for errands and dining. It is a quiet, settled fringe neighborhood with a charming naming theme, best understood as a calm place to land rather than a lively one.
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Neighborhood Amenities
Near good merchants0.9
Public Spaces3
Curb Appeal3.5
Overall Amenities score: 2.8
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Schools serving this Neighborhood
| School Name | Type | Grades | Houseberry School Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hanna Ranch Elementary | Primary | K-5 | |
| Hercules Middle | Middle | 6-8 | |
| Hercules High | High | 9-12 |
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The Islands FAQs10 answers
Is The Islands a good place to live?
The Islands ranks 9th of 22 neighborhoods in Hercules with an overall Houseberry score of 3.5 out of 5. Its strongest factors are safety (4.5/5) and curb appeal (3.5/5). The trade-offs are nearby merchants (0.9/5) and public spaces (3.0/5).
Is The Islands safe?
The Islands, Hercules scores 4.5 out of 5 on Houseberry's Safety Score, ranking 9th of 22 neighborhoods in Hercules.
What do homes in The Islands cost?
The median home price in The Islands, Hercules is $990k, compared with $918.81k for Hercules as a whole.
Are home prices in The Islands rising or falling?
The median home price in The Islands, Hercules is roughly flat over the past 12 months, at $990k against $990k a year earlier. The full 12-month history is charted in the Median Price section on this page.
Which schools serve The Islands?
Schools serving The Islands, Hercules include Hanna Ranch Elementary (3.3/5), Hercules Middle (3.1/5) and Hercules High (3.5/5).
What is the weather like in The Islands?
The Islands, Hercules receives 79% of its possible sunshine, the sunniest of Hercules's 22 neighborhoods. Summer days run 54° to 81°F and winter days 42° to 58°F, July is the warmest month and rainfall averages about 22 inches a year.
Is The Islands walkable to shops and restaurants?
The Islands, Hercules scores 0.9 out of 5 for nearby merchants and 3.0 out of 5 for public spaces. Its overall amenities score is 2.8 out of 5, 20th of 22 in Hercules.
What is The Islands known for?
The Islands, Hercules is associated with Island Streets, Southeast Edge and Quiet Cluster. Its highest-scoring factor is safety (4.5/5).
How does The Islands compare to other Hercules neighborhoods?
The Islands ranks 9th of 22 neighborhoods in Hercules. It ranks 9th of 22 in Hercules for safety (4.5/5) and scores lowest on nearby merchants (0.9/5). The next-ranked neighborhoods in Hercules are Foxboro.
What are the downsides of living in The Islands?
The Islands, Hercules scores lowest on nearby merchants (0.9/5) and public spaces (3.0/5).
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