Living in Hercules, California
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Hercules · Census data 2020–2024
Hercules has 26,302 residents with a median age of 43.9. The median household income is $129,397 (31% higher than the California median), the median home value is $769,400, the median rent is $2,991/month.
Hercules at a glance
- Population
- 26,302
- Median age
- 43.9State: 37.9
- Median household income
- $129,397State: $99,122
- Median home value
- $769,400State: $734,700
- Median rent
- $2,991/moState: $2,036
- Homeowners
- 79.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 46%
- Average commute
- 38 min
Is Hercules a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 31% higher than the California median; unemployment of 6.4%; a poverty rate of 5.6%.
Cons: Home values 5% higher than the state median; an average commute of 38 minutes.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Hercules
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Hercules the median home value is $769,400, 131% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $2,991 per month, which is 34% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $3,326 a month in housing costs.
Hercules median household income
The median household income in Hercules is $129,397 and the income per person is $55,501. 5.6% of residents live below the poverty line (California: 12%).
Housing in Hercules: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 9,581
- Owner-occupied
- 79.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 20.8%
- Vacant
- 2.4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1988
- Average household size
- 2.80
Hercules demographics
- Population
- 26,302
- Median age
- 43.9
- Under 18
- 18.3%
- 65 and older
- 20.1%
- Households
- 9,355
- Foreign-born
- 36.3%
- Veterans
- 3.8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Hercules ›
Education in Hercules
46% of adults 25 and older in Hercules have a bachelor's degree or higher (California: 37.1%), and 14% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Hercules
- Unemployment rate
- 6.4%State: 6.6%
- Average commute
- 38 minState: 29 min
- Work from home
- 19%
- Drive alone
- 62.9%
- Public transit
- 9.1%
- Walk to work
- 0.4%
- Homes with broadband
- 95.7%
Hercules vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hercules | 26,302 | $129,397 | $769,400 | $2,991 |
| Pinole | 18,761 | $127,717 | $718,600 | $2,700 |
| Bayview | 2,751 | $162,537 | $654,900 | $2,784 |
| Rodeo | 8,976 | $91,484 | $663,200 | $2,190 |
| Tara Hills | 4,840 | $101,747 | $661,200 | $2,451 |
| Montalvin Manor | 2,063 | $79,542 | $438,600 | $1,983 |
| El Sobrante | 16,294 | $114,853 | $758,800 | $2,216 |
| Crockett | 3,372 | $110,899 | $776,100 | $2,287 |
| Rollingwood | 3,627 | $99,830 | $600,000 | $1,836 |
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What is the median household income in Hercules, CA?
The median household income in Hercules is $129,397, 31% higher than the California median of $99,122 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Hercules?
The median home value in Hercules is $769,400, compared with $734,700 in California.
How much is rent in Hercules?
The median gross rent in Hercules is $2,991 per month, about 34% of household income.
Is Hercules, CA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 31% higher than the California median; unemployment of 6.4%; a poverty rate of 5.6%. Minuses: home values 5% higher than the state median; an average commute of 38 minutes.
What is the median age in Hercules?
The median age in Hercules is 43.9 years (California: 37.9).
How long is the commute in Hercules?
The average commute to work in Hercules is 38 minutes; 19% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Hercules?
The unemployment rate in Hercules is 6.4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Hercules?
46% of adults in Hercules have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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