Hercules Housing Market Report – May 2026
Here's a look at how the Hercules, CA real estate market performed in May 2026, based on actual sold data from the MLS.
Market Snapshot
- Homes Sold: 14
- Median Sale Price: $782,500
- Average Sale Price: $833,036
- Average Price Per Sq Ft: $454
- Average Days on Market: 43
- Sale-to-List Price Ratio: 102.1%
Month-Over-Month Trends
Compared to April, the median sale price in Hercules moved 16.4% up (from $672,500 to $782,500). The number of homes sold was 12.5% down compared to the prior month (16 vs. 14). Average days on market shifted 15.7% down (51 days to 43 days).
Year-Over-Year Comparison
Compared to May 2025, the median sale price is 5.7% up (from $740,000 to $782,500). Sales volume is 7.7% up year-over-year.
What This Means
Hercules continues to show strength heading into summer, with May bringing solid price appreciation and faster-moving inventory. The median price jumped 16.4% month-over-month to $782,500, though this should be viewed cautiously given potential data collection inconsistencies in prior months. More meaningful is the year-over-year 5.7% gain, suggesting genuine upward momentum in the market. What's particularly encouraging is that homes are selling above asking at a 102.1% ratio while also moving faster—average days on market dropped to 43 from 51 the previous month. This combination signals healthy buyer demand relative to supply.
However, the 12.5% dip in sales volume warrants attention, even accounting for data quality improvements. Combined with 42 active listings sitting at a median asking price of $525,000 and averaging 67 days on market, there's a meaningful inventory gap emerging. Buyers are finding what they want quickly, but sellers may face slightly longer waits if their properties are priced above the current sweet spot. With seasonal summer demand typically supporting higher prices, Hercules appears well-positioned, though that broad listing inventory suggests the market isn't dangerously tight for buyers willing to search.
Hercules Sales by Zip Code
| Zip Code | Homes Sold | Median Price | Avg $/SqFt | Avg DOM |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 94547 | 14 | $782,500 | $454 | 43 |
Sales by Property Type
| Property Type | Homes Sold | Median Price | Avg $/SqFt |
|---|---|---|---|
| SINGLE_FAMILY | 10 | $917,500 | $462 |
| CONDOS | 2 | $503,750 | $444 |
| TOWNHOMES | 2 | $582,499 | $424 |
Sales by Price Range
| Price Range | Homes Sold |
|---|---|
| $400K - $499K | 2 |
| $500K - $749K | 5 |
| $750K+ | 7 |
Current Active Listings
As of this report, there are 42 active listings in Hercules with a median asking price of $525,000 and an average of 67 days on market.
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