How long is the commute from Hercules, CA?
Workers who live in Hercules, CA take an average of 37.6 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
62.9% of workers drive alone to work.
9.1% take public transportation.
0.4% of workers walk to work.
19.0% work from home.
4.1% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 37.6 minutes (±2.4)
- Public transportation
- 9.1%
- Work from home
- 19.0%
- Households without a car
- 4.1%
How people in Hercules get to work
| Means of transportation | Hercules | Contra Costa County | California | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 62.9% (±4.0 points) | 59.7% | 65.7% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 6.8% (±1.8 points) | 10.0% | 9.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 9.1% (±3.3 points) | 5.4% | 2.9% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.4% (±0.3 points) | 1.8% | 2.4% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.8% (±0.9 points) | 1.8% | 2.4% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 19.0% (±2.5 points) | 21.3% | 17.2% | 15.1% |
In Hercules, the average commute is not measurably different from Contra Costa County (35.3 minutes).
It is also higher than in California (28.7 minutes).
It is higher than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Hercules, the share commuting by public transportation is higher than in Contra Costa County (5.4%).
It is also higher than in California (2.9%).
It is higher than the national figure (3.2%).
In Contra Costa County, Hercules ranks 12 of 47 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 112 of 1,076.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Hercules
| Vehicles available | Hercules | Contra Costa County | California | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 4.1% (±1.7 points) | 5.2% | 7.1% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 29.9% (±3.9 points) | 28.2% | 30.7% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 33.9% (±3.6 points) | 37.7% | 36.3% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 32.0% (±3.4 points) | 28.9% | 25.8% | 21.9% |
In Hercules, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Contra Costa County (5.2%).
It is also lower than in California (7.1%).
It is lower than the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Hercules
| Hercules | Contra Costa County | California | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 19.0% (±2.5 points) | 21.3% (±0.5 points) | 17.2% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 98.2% (±1.1 points) | 97.7% (±0.2 points) | 96.9% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 95.7% (±1.7 points) | 95.6% (±0.3 points) | 93.5% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Hercules, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Contra Costa County (95.6%).
It is also higher than in California (93.5%).
It is higher than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Hercules
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hercules | — | 37.6 minutes (±2.4) | — |
| Bayview (Contra Costa County) | 2.0 mi | 29.6 minutes (±3.4) | Lower |
| Pinole | 2.1 mi | 35.0 minutes (±2.2) | Not measurably different |
| Rodeo | 2.2 mi | 38.1 minutes (±7.1) | Not measurably different |
| Tara Hills | 2.5 mi | 34.8 minutes (±4.5) | Not measurably different |
| Montalvin Manor | 2.8 mi | 33.2 minutes (±9.9) | Not measurably different |
| El Sobrante (Contra Costa County) | 3.4 mi | 33.8 minutes (±2.7) | Lower |
| Crockett | 4.3 mi | 39.4 minutes (±6.8) | Not measurably different |
| Rollingwood | 4.5 mi | 34.2 minutes (±6.5) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Bayview (Contra Costa County), CA (29.6 minutes), El Sobrante (Contra Costa County), CA (33.8 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Contra Costa County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 6 | Brentwood | 40.0 minutes (±2.7) |
| 7 | Crockett | 39.4 minutes (±6.8) |
| 8 | Norris Canyon | 38.2 minutes (±9.0) |
| 9 (tie) | Byron | 38.1 minutes (±11.9) |
| 9 (tie) | Rodeo | 38.1 minutes (±7.1) |
| 11 | Pittsburg | 38.0 minutes (±1.8) |
| 12 | Hercules | 37.6 minutes (±2.4) |
| 13 | East Richmond Heights | 37.1 minutes (±5.7) |
| 14 (tie) | Orinda | 36.1 minutes (±3.1) |
| 14 (tie) | Bay Point | 36.1 minutes (±2.4) |
| 14 (tie) | Blackhawk | 36.1 minutes (±5.0) |
| 17 | Clayton | 35.5 minutes (±3.0) |
| 18 | Pinole | 35.0 minutes (±2.2) |
Showing 13 of 47 places in Contra Costa County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Hercules
How long is the average commute in Hercules?
Workers who live in Hercules, CA take an average of 37.6 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Hercules without a car?
4.1% of households in Hercules have no vehicle, and 9.1% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Hercules?
19.0% (±2.5 points) of workers who live in Hercules worked from home, and 95.7% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Hercules city, California
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Hercules city, California
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Hercules city, California
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DP03_0018E, DP03_0018M, DP03_0025E, DP03_0025M, DP03_0019PE, DP03_0019PM, DP03_0020PE, DP03_0020PM, DP03_0021PE, DP03_0021PM, DP03_0022PE, DP03_0022PM, DP03_0023PE, DP03_0023PM, DP03_0024PE, DP03_0024PM, DP04_0058PE, DP04_0058PM, DP04_0059PE, DP04_0059PM, DP04_0060PE, DP04_0060PM, DP04_0061PE, DP04_0061PM, DP02_0153PE, DP02_0153PM, DP02_0154PE, DP02_0154PM
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