The Waterfront, Hercules, CA
At a glance
The Waterfront is ranked #15 of 22 neighborhoods in Hercules with an overall score of 3.3/5. Its standout factors are public spaces (4.4/5) and curb appeal (3.8/5), at a median home price of $1.16M, which Houseberry currently rates as overvalued by about $139,000. It ranks 16th of 22 in Hercules for safety. The trade-offs are nearby merchants (1.6/5) and schools (3.2/5), with prices running about 26% above the Hercules median.
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The Waterfront is the most historically interesting corner of Hercules, built around the old company town and the powder works that gave the city its name. Hercules was once the largest dynamite producer in the world, and the surviving company-era buildings here form a National Register historic district right on the San Pablo Bay shore. Today this is the heart of the city's bayfront reinvention. The Bay Trail runs along the shore, the historic district mixes restored buildings with the bones of the old town, and the long-planned Hercules Hub, the future Capitol Corridor train stop with bus and ferry connections, is set to land here. It is the part of Hercules built around the water and its history rather than the freeway. The clear-eyed note is that the transformation is unfinished. Alongside the restored structures sit boarded-up historic buildings, and the marquee train service is still years out. But for history, shoreline, and a genuine sense of place, no other Hercules neighborhood comes close.
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Neighborhood Amenities
Near good merchants1.6
Public Spaces4.4
Curb Appeal3.8
Overall Amenities score: 3.6
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Schools serving this Neighborhood
| School Name | Type | Grades | Houseberry School Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lupine Hills Elementary | Primary | K-5 | |
| Ohlone Elementary | Primary | K-5 | |
| Hercules Middle | Middle | 6-8 | |
| Hercules High | High | 9-12 |
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The Waterfront FAQs10 answers
Is The Waterfront a good place to live?
The Waterfront ranks 15th of 22 neighborhoods in Hercules with an overall Houseberry score of 3.3 out of 5. Its strongest factors are public spaces (4.4/5) and curb appeal (3.8/5). The trade-offs are nearby merchants (1.6/5) and schools (3.2/5) and a median home price of $1.16M against the Hercules median of $918.81k.
Is The Waterfront safe?
The Waterfront, Hercules scores 3.6 out of 5 on Houseberry's Safety Score, ranking 16th of 22 neighborhoods in Hercules.
What do homes in The Waterfront cost?
The median home price in The Waterfront, Hercules is $1.16M, compared with $918.81k for Hercules as a whole. Houseberry currently rates it overvalued by about $139,000 against comparable neighborhoods.
Are home prices in The Waterfront rising or falling?
The median home price in The Waterfront, Hercules is up about 10.5% over the past 12 months, from $1.05M to $1.16M. The full 12-month history is charted in the Median Price section on this page.
Which schools serve The Waterfront?
Schools serving The Waterfront, Hercules include Lupine Hills Elementary (2.8/5), Ohlone Elementary (3.3/5), Hercules Middle (3.1/5) and Hercules High (3.5/5).
What is the weather like in The Waterfront?
The Waterfront, Hercules receives 77% of its possible sunshine, 21st of 22 in Hercules. Summer days run 54° to 77°F and winter days 42° to 58°F, September is the warmest month and rainfall averages about 20 inches a year.
Is The Waterfront walkable to shops and restaurants?
The Waterfront, Hercules scores 1.6 out of 5 for nearby merchants and 4.4 out of 5 for public spaces. Its overall amenities score is 3.6 out of 5, 2nd of 22 in Hercules.
What is The Waterfront known for?
The Waterfront, Hercules is associated with Historic District, Bay Trail and Powder Town. Its highest-scoring factor is public spaces (4.4/5).
How does The Waterfront compare to other Hercules neighborhoods?
The Waterfront ranks 15th of 22 neighborhoods in Hercules. It ranks 16th of 22 in Hercules for safety (3.6/5) and scores lowest on nearby merchants (1.6/5). The highest-ranked neighborhoods in Hercules are Country Run and K and B.
What are the downsides of living in The Waterfront?
The Waterfront, Hercules scores lowest on nearby merchants (1.6/5) and schools (3.2/5). Its median home price of $1.16M runs about 26% above the Hercules median of $918.81k.
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