Is Hercules, CA 94547 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

The Hercules housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 52% of homes in Hercules, CA 94547 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 23 days and there were 3.8 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. That’s based on 32 home sales.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking rose from 47%, homes sold more slowly (20 days then) and the median sale price fell 17% to $633,726. Overall, Hercules is more competitive than a year ago, so tougher for buyers.

Within Contra Costa County, homes here sell more slowly than in 59% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell more often over asking than in 74%. On our competition score, Hercules ranks #226 of 1,069 CA ZIP codes with enough sales (score 77 out of 100).

Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Port Costa 94569 (0% sold over asking) or Discovery Bay 94505 (17% sold over asking), while Diablo 94528 (100% sold over asking) and El Cerrito 94530 (85% sold over asking) are even more competitive.