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Hercules, California

Introduction to Hercules, California

Hercules, California, in Contra Costa county, is 6 miles S of Vallejo, California (center to center) and 14 miles N of Oakland, California. As part of the surrounding Oakland metro area, the city is not an isolated city. Hercules is home to some 19,488 residents.

Hercules History

Hercules was founded in 1881 by the California Powder Works Company. It was named after a leading brand of explosives made by the company. The town was initially developed to house the companies employees, but when the plant shut down in 1976, the town which had already developed well, continued to thrive.

Hercules and nearby Attractions

  • Epperson Gallery
  • Mare Island Officers Mansions & Museum
  • St Peter's Chapel Mare Island
  • Refugio Valley Park
  • Woodfield Park & Tennis Courts
  • Oakland Museum of California

Things To Do In Hercules

Hercules is located in a beautiful waterfront area. The Parks and Recreation Department has developed several parks, swimming pools and other recreational facilities in the city. They regularly arrange activities for the entertainment and education of the people.

Hercules Transportation

San Francisco International Airport serves the city.

Hercules Higher Education

Higher education facilities are available at Contra Costa College.

High Points

Hercules strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in California):

CategoryTrophy
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)		Top 4%trophyHercules Racial Diversity
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. State)		Top 6%Hercules Low Rate of Poverty
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)		Top 8%Hercules Well-Paid Single Women
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)		Top 8%Hercules People in Middle Class or Better
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)		Top 9%Hercules Public Transportation Use
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)		Top 11%Hercules Median Family Income
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)		Top 17%Hercules Well-Paid Single Men

Comparative Profile of Hercules, CA

Comparing Hercules to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in California (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Racial Diversity109
Well-Paid Single Women109
Well-Paid Single Men98
Female Share of the Population79
Age of the Population67
Male Share of the Population42
Children Under 5 Years Old33
Senior Citizens12

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Average Household Size107
Portion of People Married88

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better1010
Median Family Income99
People Above Poverty910
College Educated Adults98

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use1010
Walking and Biking to Work42
Working at Home11
Short Commute Times11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built1010
Affordability of Property Taxes33
People Living Alone24
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals21
Seasonal and Vacation Housing11
Affordability of Rents12

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime68
Low Property Crime55
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