Hercules, CA 94547 - Home Prices, Rental Trends, Listings & Demographics | Prop:Metrics

Hercules, CA—94547

Real Estate Data & Market Trends

Key Metrics at a Glance

Median Home Value

$750,000

4.7% YoY Growth

Household Income

$131,000

18.2% YoY Growth

Days on Market

31.0% Longer YoY

Home Price Forecast

-2.5%

Median Rent

$3,200

2.9% YoY Growth

1-Bed Rent

$2,300

28.4% YoY Growth

2-Bed Rent

$3,000

3.6% YoY Growth

3-Bed Rent

$3,700

2.3% YoY Growth

Home Price Trends — Hercules, CA

As of May '26, the median home price in Hercules, CA is $750,000, with a year-over-year change of -4.7%. This indicates that home prices in Hercules, CA are decreasing. According to Zillow, the 1-year price projection is -2.5%, suggesting a decrease housing market in the next year.

Cost per Home Type

Home Type	Median Home Value	YoY % Change
All Homes	$750,000	-4.7%
Single Family	$818,000	-3.9%
Condos	$453,000	-3.0%

Cost per Home Size

Home Size	Median Home Value	YoY % Change
1 Bed

Rental Trends — Hercules, CA

As of July '25, Rentcast reports the average rent in Hercules, CA is $3,240, with a year-over-year rent change of 2.9%. Per bedroom, the median rent as of July '25 in Hercules, CA is studios: $2,430, 1-bedrooms: $2,260, 2-bedrooms: $2,860, 3-bedrooms: $3,630, 4-bedrooms: $4,230. The most common rental property sizes in Hercules, CA are 2-bedroom and 4-bedroom, accounting for 40.7% and 22.3% of the rental stock.

Type	Median Rent	Average Rent
Average Rent	$3,200	$3,240
Studio Rent	$2,390	$2,430
1 Bed Rent	$2,300	$2,260
2 Bed Rent	$3,000	$2,860
3 Bed Rent	$3,700	$3,630
4 Bed Rent	$4,400	$4,230

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% of Rental Stock

Studio

1.6%

1 Bedroom

11.7%

2 Bedrooms

40.7%

3 Bedrooms

18.9%

4 Bedrooms

22.3%

5+ Bedrooms

4.8%

Property Listings — Hercules, CA

As of May '26, Realtor.com reports that the median days on market for a home in Hercules, CA is 38. This is a increase of 31.0% from last year, suggesting that homes are sitting on the market longer than last year. The percentage of listed homes with a reduced price is 32.0%, representing a large inventory and a lot of supply pressure on home prices.

Metric	Zip Code Average	Year over Year % Change
Median Listing Price	$512,000	-37.0%
Listing Count	37	-4.0%
Listings as % of Homes	0.2%	-4.0%
Days on Market	38	31.0%

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Demographics — Hercules, CA

As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Hercules, CA has a population of 26,200, which has increased by 3.6% over the past 5 years. Hercules, CA is a moderately popular place for families, as children make up 17.9% of the population. The area has a highly educated workforce, with 46.3% of adult residents holding a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are some residents working remotely, with 18.1% reporting working from home.

Metric	Latest Census	YoY % Change
Population	26,200	3.6%
% Under 18	17.9%	-13.1%
% Seniors	18.7%	28.1%
% WFH	18.1%	311.4%
% w/ College Degree	46.3%	7.2%

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As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Hercules, CA is a predominantly asian area, with 43.9% of the population identifying as asian. The asian population has shrunk by 5.8% in the last 5 years. The second most common race or ethnicity in Hercules, CA is black, making up 18.7% of the population. Foreign-born residents account for 34.8% of the population in Hercules, CA, and this percentage has increased by 2.1% as of the ACS Survey 5 years prior, suggesting more immigrants are calling the area home.

Race and Ethnicity

Metric	Latest Census	5-Year % Change
% White	15.4%	-14.0%
% Black	18.7%	23.8%
% Hispanic	14.8%	-0.7%
% Asian	43.9%	-5.8%
% Foreign Born	34.8%	2.1%

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Mortgage and Risk — Hercules, CA

According to HUD data as of 2023, there were 298 mortgage originations in Hercules, CA, of which 89.0% of loans were conventional mortgages. The average loan-to-value was 52.0%, with 16.0% above 90% LTV (elevated). This implies medium mortgage risk in Hercules, CA. Investor activity is low, as 2.0% of loans were by investors. 15.0% of loans were cash-out refinances, suggesting many homeowners are tapping equity.

Mortgages

Metric	Zip Code Average
Total Loan Originations	298
% Conventional Loans	89.0%
% Government Loans	11.0%
% Investor Loans	2.0%
% Second Loans	0.0%
% Cash Out Refinance	15.0%

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Rentals and Section 8 — Hercules, CA

As of 2024, the percent of homes in Hercules, CA under the Section 8 program is 11.2%. This is considered low, suggesting that the neighborhood is sparsely composed of Section 8 homes. Section 8 opportunity is good when HUD pays more than market rent. In Hercules, CA, all tracked home sizes have HUD payment amounts above market rent, suggesting strong Section 8 opportunity across the board.

Section 8 Market Size

Total Units under HUD	218
Total Units Section 8	218
% Rentals under Section 8	11.2%
% Occupied Section 8	89.0%

Section 8 Opportunity

Home Size	HUD Premium	Market Rent	Max HUD Rent
1 Bedroom	$530	$2,300	$2,830
2 Bedroom	$450	$3,000	$3,450
3 Bedroom	$720	$3,700	$4,420
4 Bedroom	$840	$4,400	$5,240

Hercules, CA—94547

Key Metrics at a Glance

Home Price Trends — Hercules, CA

Cost per Home Type

Cost per Home Size

% of Housing Stock

Rental Trends — Hercules, CA

% of Rental Stock

Property Listings — Hercules, CA

Demographics — Hercules, CA

Race and Ethnicity

Mortgage and Risk — Hercules, CA

Mortgages

Rentals and Section 8 — Hercules, CA

Section 8 Market Size

Section 8 Opportunity

Affordability — Hercules, CA

Home Price to Income Ratio

Hercules, CA — ZIP Code Boundary Map

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Frequently Asked Questions

Metric	Zip Code Average
Home Price to Income Ratio	5.9
Median Home Price	$750,000
Median Household Income	$131,000

Hercules, CA—94547

Key Metrics at a Glance

Home Price Trends — Hercules, CA

Cost per Home Type

Cost per Home Size

% of Housing Stock

Rental Trends — Hercules, CA

% of Rental Stock

Property Listings — Hercules, CA

Demographics — Hercules, CA

Race and Ethnicity

Mortgage and Risk — Hercules, CA

Mortgages

Rentals and Section 8 — Hercules, CA

Section 8 Market Size

Section 8 Opportunity

Affordability — Hercules, CA

Home Price to Income Ratio

Hercules, CA — ZIP Code Boundary Map

Nearby ZIP Codes

Pinole, CA

Rodeo, CA

Crockett, CA

Richmond, CA

Port Costa

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