HomeCalifornia › Hercules

Hercules, California

city · Contra Costa County

At a glance

26,302
Population
$769,400
Median home value (all homes)
154% above U.S. median
$743,984
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$2,991/mo
Median rent
122% above U.S. median
$129,397
Median household income
65% above U.S. median
37.6 min
Average commute
95.7%
Homes with broadband
15.33%
Locations with fiber available
6.4%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 151 — 51% above the national average. how it's computed

Housing171% above
Goods & services7% above
Utilities15% above
Taxes34% below
Insurance11% below
Commute cost101% above
For business: California is CBII band 4/5 · time to build band 5/5. See state page for the breakdown.

Living here

Nearest 4-year college5 mi
Nearest community college4 mi
Nearest technical college7 mi
High school graduates92.5%
College graduates46%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

city Bay Front Chamber of Commerce
The Bay Front Chamber of Commerce is a chamber of commerce serving Hercules, Rodeo, and Pinole, focused on promoting sustainable economic growth, advocating a pro-business climate for its members, and honoring our history while embracing the future promise of our shared economic vision.
county Contra Costa County Economic Development
Contra Costa County Economic Development invites businesses to establish themselves in Contra Costa County, offering site location assistance, grant programs, county programs, and incentives to support growth. The page highlights Small Business Ombudsperson services, business attraction and retention, and major development initiatives to foster healthy, equitable growth.
state Governor's Office of Economic Development
The Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development, or GO-Biz, serves as the State of California’s leader for job growth, economic development and business assistance efforts. It offers no-cost consultation to business owners for attraction, retention and expansion services, site selection, permit streamlining, clearing of regulatory hurdles, small business assistance, international trade development, assistance with state government, and more.
state Team California
TeamCalifornia is the go-to partner for businesses, site selectors, and communities looking to succeed in California. With our extensive network, we provide direct access to the best sites, accelerate speed-to-market, and give essential resources to streamline decision-making and drive growth.
State sales taxYes
State income taxYes
Right-to-work stateNo

Similar towns nearby

Pinole, CA 1 mi · pop 18,761 · $719k
San Pablo, CA 5 mi · pop 31,720 · $552k
Vallejo, CA 6 mi · pop 124,268 · $590k
Richmond, CA 6 mi · pop 115,505 · $668k
El Cerrito, CA 7 mi · pop 25,994 · $1124k