Framingham, MA vs Hercules, CA

Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.

Score Snapshot

No universal winner

Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.

Framingham

64.6

#1685 nationally

vs

Hercules

63.3

#1776 nationally

Hercules leads in crime level (4.6 vs 8.9). Framingham leads in walk score (42 vs 29). Framingham leads in average commute (30.3 min vs 40.4 min).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Framingham, MA Hercules, CA
WhereAtHome Score 64.6 (#1685) 63.3 (#1776)
Population 71,875 26,582
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $671,985 $743,984
Median Household Income $94,909 $125,880
Average Commute 30.3 min 40.4 min
Walk Score 42 29
Crime Level 8.9 4.6
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 145 171
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored D+39.5 D+38.0