The Stones, Hercules, CA
At a glance
The Stones is ranked #18 of 22 neighborhoods in Hercules with an overall score of 3.0/5. The Stones carries a median home price of $926.42k. It ranks 12th of 22 in Hercules for schools. The trade-offs are nearby merchants (1.3/5) and safety (3.0/5).
Neighborhood Reviews & Questions
The Stones, known to locals as the Gemstones, is one of the larger themed tracts in central Hercules, with streets named for gems like Turquoise, Opal, and the rest of the jewelry box. Ohlone Elementary sits on Turquoise Drive, which tells you how committed the neighborhood is to the theme. It is a 1970s and 80s build, established and spread across a good slice of the mid-city. For a central neighborhood, it offers room. The tract covers a fair amount of ground, the central parks and the civic core are a short drive, and San Pablo Avenue and the I-80 ramps are close for errands and commuting. The housing is dependable single-family stock from its era, on quiet residential streets. Like the other inland themed tracts, this is comfortable and car-oriented rather than walkable, and the size means the feel can shift block to block. But the gemstone street names and a neighborhood elementary give The Stones a clear identity within Hercules.
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Neighborhood Amenities
Near good merchants1.3
Public Spaces3.2
Curb Appeal3.2
Overall Amenities score: 2.9
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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 | |
| Pinole Middle | Middle | 7-8 | |
| Hercules Middle | Middle | 6-8 | |
| Hercules High | High | 9-12 | |
| Pinole Valley High | High | 9-12 |
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The Stones FAQs10 answers
Is The Stones a good place to live?
The Stones ranks 18th of 22 neighborhoods in Hercules with an overall Houseberry score of 3.0 out of 5. The trade-offs are nearby merchants (1.3/5) and safety (3.0/5).
Is The Stones safe?
The Stones, Hercules scores 3.0 out of 5 on Houseberry's Safety Score, ranking 18th of 22 neighborhoods in Hercules.
What do homes in The Stones cost?
The median home price in The Stones, Hercules is $926.42k, compared with $918.81k for Hercules as a whole. Houseberry currently rates it undervalued by about $24,000 against comparable neighborhoods.
Are home prices in The Stones rising or falling?
The median home price in The Stones, Hercules is up about 8.1% over the past 12 months, from $857.05k to $926.42k. The full 12-month history is charted in the Median Price section on this page.
Which schools serve The Stones?
Schools serving The Stones, Hercules include Ohlone Elementary (3.3/5), Hanna Ranch Elementary (3.3/5), Pinole Middle (2.5/5), Hercules Middle (3.1/5) and Hercules High (3.5/5). 1 more school is listed in the Schools section on this page.
What is the weather like in The Stones?
The Stones, Hercules receives 78% of its possible sunshine, 17th of 22 in Hercules. Summer days run 54° 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 Stones walkable to shops and restaurants?
The Stones, Hercules scores 1.3 out of 5 for nearby merchants and 3.2 out of 5 for public spaces. Its overall amenities score is 2.9 out of 5, 17th of 22 in Hercules.
What is The Stones known for?
The Stones, Hercules is associated with Gemstone Streets, Central Spread and Established Tract.
How does The Stones compare to other Hercules neighborhoods?
The Stones ranks 18th of 22 neighborhoods in Hercules. It ranks 12th of 22 in Hercules for schools (3.1/5) and scores lowest on nearby merchants (1.3/5). The highest-ranked neighborhoods in Hercules are Country Run and K and B.
What are the downsides of living in The Stones?
The Stones, Hercules scores lowest on nearby merchants (1.3/5) and safety (3.0/5).
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