Moving to Hercules, CA

About Hercules

Hercules is a waterfront Contra Costa County city of about 26,000 on San Pablo Bay, named for the Hercules Powder Company that founded it as a company town. Known for its bayfront trails, the historic Village Park district, and newer master-planned neighborhoods along the shore.

Home prices in Hercules

The median listing price in Hercules is $699,000.

Top places in Hercules

• The San Francisco Bay Trail along the Hercules waterfront.
• Hercules Middle/High School (shown in the Commons photo below).
• Village Park — the historic company-town district.
• Refugio Valley Park and trails.
• The Hercules historic railroad corridor (shown in the Commons photo below).

Commuting from Hercules

• BART: no station in the city; nearest are El Cerrito del Norte and Richmond (Red/Orange lines) — roughly 40–50 minutes total to downtown San Francisco (per BART trip planner ranges).
• WestCAT bus service to BART.
• Approximate drive to downtown San Francisco via I-80 and the Bay Bridge: ~30–50 minutes (longer at peak).

Schools in Hercules

Public schools: West Contra Costa Unified School District. For enrollment and performance data, see the state report card in Town links below. Confirm school assignment for any address directly with the district.

Hercules FAQs

• What is the housing market like in Hercules, CA?
  The median listing price in Hercules is $699,000. Median listing price (September 2026 research snapshot)
• How is the commute from Hercules, CA?
  BART: no station in the city; nearest are El Cerrito del Norte and Richmond (Red/Orange lines) — roughly 40–50 minutes total to downtown San Francisco (per BART trip planner ranges).
• Which school district serves Hercules, CA?
  Hercules is served by West Contra Costa Unified School District. See the state report card in Town links, and confirm school assignment for a specific address with the district.

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