Life in Hercules research summary. HomeSnacks has been using Saturday Night Science to research the quality of life in Hercules over the past nine years using Census, FBI, Zillow, and other primary data sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Hercules:
The population in Hercules is 26,245.
The median home value in Hercules is $739,767.
The median income in Hercules is $130,583.
The cost of living in Hercules is 173 which is 1.7x higher than the national average.
The median rent in Hercules is $3,003.
The unemployment rate in Hercules is 4.7%.
The poverty rate in Hercules is 5.4%.
The average high in Hercules is 70.4° and the average low is 48.6°.
Crime in Hercules summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Hercules. Key points include:
There were 225 total crimes in Hercules in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Hercules is 841.5 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Hercules is 168.3 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Hercules is 673.2 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Hercules is -60.29% below the national average.
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Hercules / 100k People |
California / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 225 | 841.5 | 2,564.5 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 45 | 168.3 | 486.0 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 4.5 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 9 | 33.7 | 119.1 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 36 | 134.6 | 325.8 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 180 | 673.2 | 2,078.4 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 18 | 67.3 | 305.8 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 126 | 471.2 | 1,345.2 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 36 | 134.6 | 427.5 | 259.0 |
Cost of living in Hercules summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Hercules. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around California. Key points include:
The cost of living in Hercules is 173 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Hercules is 1.7x higher than the national average.
The median home value in Hercules is $739,767.
The median income in Hercules is $130,583.
| Living Expense | Hercules | California | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 173 | 141 | 100 | |
| Services | 116 | 110 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 118 | 112 | 100 | |
| Health | 120 | 110 | 100 | |
| Housing | 296 | 195 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 128 | 125 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 135 | 128 | 100 | |
The average high in Hercules is 70.4° and the average low is 48.6°.
There are 41.7 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 21.0 inches of precipitation each year with 0.2 inches of snow.
| Stat | Hercules |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 70.4 |
| Average Annual Low | 48.6 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 41.7 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 21.0 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 0.2 |
The current population in Hercules is 26,245. The population has increased 13.8% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 26,245 | 0.8% |
| 2022 | 26,041 | -0.0% |
| 2021 | 26,050 | -0.2% |
| 2020 | 26,090 | 1.9% |
| 2019 | 25,616 | 1.1% |
| 2018 | 25,343 | 0.3% |
| 2017 | 25,260 | 1.0% |
| 2016 | 25,011 | 0.7% |
| 2015 | 24,838 | 1.0% |
| 2014 | 24,596 | 1.1% |
| 2013 | 24,340 | 1.5% |
| 2012 | 23,973 | 1.8% |
| 2011 | 23,556 | 2.1% |
| 2010 | 23,061 | - |
15.4% White with 4,049 White residents.
18.4% African American with 4,817 African American residents.
0.0% American Indian with 5 American Indian residents.
43.6% Asian with 11,434 Asian residents.
0.8% Hawaiian with 210 Hawaiian residents.
0.4% Other with 116 Other residents.
6.6% Two Or More with 1,726 Two Or More residents.
14.8% Hispanic with 3,888 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Hercules | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 15.4% | 34.6% | 58.2% |
| African American | 18.4% | 5.3% | 12.0% |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 43.6% | 15.1% | 5.7% |
| Hawaiian | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.4% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Two Or More | 6.6% | 4.1% | 3.9% |
| Hispanic | 14.8% | 39.8% | 19.0% |
Hercules is 51.5% female with 13,524 female residents.
Hercules is 48.5% male with 12,721 male residents.
| Gender | Hercules | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.5% | 50.0% | 50.5% |
| Male | 48.5% | 50.0% | 49.5% |
5.0% of adults in Hercules completed < 9th grade.
3.0% of adults in Hercules completed 9-12th grade.
14.0% of adults in Hercules completed high school / ged.
21.0% of adults in Hercules completed some college.
11.0% of adults in Hercules completed associate's degree.
32.0% of adults in Hercules completed bachelor's degree.
11.0% of adults in Hercules completed master's degree.
1.0% of adults in Hercules completed professional degree.
2.0% of adults in Hercules completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Hercules | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 5.0% | 8.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 3.0% | 7.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 14.0% | 20.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 21.0% | 20.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 11.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 32.0% | 22.0% | 21.0% |
| Master's Degree | 11.0% | 10.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 1.0% | 3.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 2.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
3.7% of households in Hercules earn Less than $10,000.
3.5% of households in Hercules earn $10,000 to $14,999.
2.0% of households in Hercules earn $15,000 to $24,999.
2.1% of households in Hercules earn $25,000 to $34,999.
4.6% of households in Hercules earn $35,000 to $49,999.
10.8% of households in Hercules earn $50,000 to $74,999.
9.2% of households in Hercules earn $75,000 to $99,999.
22.7% of households in Hercules earn $100,000 to $149,999.
12.9% of households in Hercules earn $150,000 to $199,999.
28.5% of households in Hercules earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Hercules | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 3.7% | 4.4% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 3.5% | 3.0% | 3.6% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 2.0% | 5.2% | 6.6% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 2.1% | 5.5% | 6.8% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 4.6% | 8.4% | 10.4% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 10.8% | 13.3% | 15.7% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 9.2% | 11.8% | 12.7% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 22.7% | 17.9% | 17.4% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 12.9% | 11.1% | 9.3% |
| $200,000 or more | 28.5% | 19.4% | 12.6% |