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18 discussions from residents and visitors

Dylan Foster

Internet providers in Hercules?

The suburbs are where most families end up. Night life is decent if you know the right spots.

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William Brooks

Life in Hercules as a young professional

Anyone else feel this way? I'm a remote worker and Poverty rate is 2.2%, which is pretty low. It's a a smaller city city with about 26,245 people. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. Has anyone dealt with this? Honestly, I t...

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Eleanor Moore

First time home buyer in Hercules

Curious what people think. I'm retired and The unemployment rate is 3.1%, which is pretty low. Household incomes average around $130,583 in Hercules. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly.

22 replies 11 upvotes housing
adrian_papa

Co-working spaces in Hercules?

The unemployment rate is 3.1%, which is pretty low. Homes are going for about $741,200 on average. Average temperature is around 62--F, so the weather is moderate. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. The parks and outdoor areas...

7 replies 22 upvotes jobs
Landon Y.

Dog-friendly places in Hercules?

So, I'm a nurse at the local hospital and Poverty rate is 2.2%, which is pretty low. Crime rate is something to consider -Hercules sits at 120.2 per 100K. The suburbs are where most families end up. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. The weather takes some getting used to.

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Santiago Gomez

Best hidden gems in Hercules

Hey, I relocated for work and Crime rate is something to consider -Hercules sits at 120.2 per 100K. You can expect to pay around $3,003 for rent here. The median home value here is around $741,200, which is pretty steep. Household incomes average around $130,583 in Hercules. It's not perfect, but th...

1 replies 20 upvotes best-worst
Landon R.

Living in Hercules -the reality

Hey, Born and raised here. With a population of 26,245, Hercules is a smaller city. Poverty rate is 2.2%, which is pretty low. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. Does this match your experience?

9 replies 20 upvotes living
Paisley Evans

Things Hercules needs to improve

We're a young couple and You can expect to pay around $3,003 for rent here. The unemployment rate is 3.1%, which is pretty low. Homes are going for about $741,200 on average. The food scene here is surprisingly good. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. Property taxes are ...

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Paisley Evans

Anyone work in healthcare in Hercules?

So, I'm a college student here and Homes are going for about $741,200 on average. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. The food scene here is surprisingly good. Should I be concerned? Night life is decent if you know the right spots. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where ...

1 replies 9 upvotes jobs
Paisley Evans

Is Hercules worth it salary-wise?

Hello, I'm a nurse at the local hospital and Homes are going for about $741,200 on average. The city has invested a lot in new development.

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Eleanor Moore

Best apartments in Hercules under ?

Hey folks, Homes are going for about $741,200 on average. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. Traffic can be rough during rush ho...

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adrian_papa

Internet providers in Hercules?

Random thought, I grew up here but left for a while. The unemployment rate is 3.1%, which is pretty low.

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Daniel R.

Day-to-day life in Hercules, CA

Random thought, You can expect to pay around $3,003 for rent here. With a population of 26,245, Hercules is a smaller city. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. The food scene here is surprisingly good. Should I be concerned?

17 replies 20 upvotes living
Eleanor Moore

Best coffee shops in Hercules?

Just moved here 6 months ago and Average temperature is around 62--F, so the weather is moderate. Crime rate is something to consider -Hercules sits at 120.2 per 100K. Median household income is $130,583, which feels pretty solid for the area. The suburbs are where most families end up. Cost of livi...

6 replies 16 upvotes qa
Zoey Price

Planning a move to Hercules -neighborhoods?

Hey, I'm retired and You can expect to pay around $3,003 for rent here. Household incomes average around $130,583 in Hercules. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. What would you do? Thanks in advance! The suburbs are where most families ...

1 replies 1 upvotes moving
Dylan Foster

Worst things about Hercules nobody talks about

Been living here since 2023. The median home value here is around $741,200, which is pretty steep. The weather takes some getting used to. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. Is this normal for Hercules? The suburbs are where most families end up.

3 replies 1 upvotes best-worst
Eleanor Moore

Hercules is underrated, change my mind

Not sure if this has been asked before, but I'm originally from Austin and It's a a smaller city city with about 26,245 people. The unemployment rate is 3.1%, which is pretty low. Crime rate is something to consider -Hercules sits at 120.2 per 100K. Household incomes average around $130,583 in Hercu...

2 replies 16 upvotes best-worst
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