At a Glance
Median Income
$130,583
$56,098 per capita
Home Value
$741,200
Zillow: $736,702
Median Rent
$3,003/mo
35.2% of income on rent
Violent Crime
172/100K
673/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
46.3%
92.3% high school+
Unemployment
4.7%
2.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
24.0%
8.1% smoking rate
How Hercules Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Hercules's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Hercules a Good Place to Live?
B
3.4 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Hercules residents earn a median household income of $130,583 , which is 74% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $56,098. The unemployment rate stands at 4.7% (31% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 12,900 business establishments, including 708 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Hercules is $741,200 , 163% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $736,702. Median rent is $3,003/month, with 35.2% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 110.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1988.
Safety & Crime
Hercules reports 172 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 55% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 673/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
46.3% of adults in Hercules hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(37% above the national average).
92.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Hercules has an average annual temperature of 62°F (16°C).
Winters average 50°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 21.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 28.
Data Overview
People
Population26,245
Median Age43.5 yrs
Density4,094/mi²
Male / Female49% / 52%
Foreign Born34.8%
Veterans4.3%
Economy
A+
Median Income$130,583
Per Capita$56,098
Unemployment4.7%
Poverty2.2%
County GDP$36,854M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,799
Housing
B
Home Value$741,200
Rent$3,003
Ownership81.1%
Zillow$736,702
Housing Units9,301
Rent Burden35.2%
Crime
F
Violent172/100K
Property673/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault138/100K
Burglary67/100K
Health
Obesity24.0%
Diabetes10.3%
Smoking8.1%
Heart Disease4.0%
Premature Death4,149/100K
Climate
Avg Temp62°F
Rain21.5 in/yr
AQI28 (Good)
Elevation13 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+46.3%
High School+92.3%
Graduate+14.9%
School Score6.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 17% / D 81%
Commute39 min
Broadband96.1%
Internet Speed131 Mbps
EV Stations13
Libraries21
Did You Know?
The median home in Hercules was built in 1988.
18.1% work from home.
The nearest airport is Metro Oakland International (21 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.516 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
10.1% of the population has a disability.
34.8% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 131 Mbps.
There are 708 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 15 fatal vehicle crashes.