Population
Hercules
26,245
Windsor
26,179
Median Income
Hercules
$130,583
Windsor
$129,004
Home Value
Hercules
$741,200
Windsor
$763,200
Rent
Hercules
$3,003
Windsor
$2,087
Crime Rate
Hercules
1.68
Windsor
N/A
Cost of Living
Hercules
236.8
Windsor
214.5
Avg Temp
Hercules
N/A
Windsor
N/A
Unemployment
Hercules
4.7%
Windsor
3.4%
How Similar Are Hercules & Windsor?
Windsor is Hercules's #12 most similar city
4 of 8 key metrics match within 10%
Population
Hercules
26,245
Windsor
26,179
Both cities have similar populations — Hercules at 26,245 and Windsor at 26,179.
Political Leaning
Hercules
29.4%
Windsor
25.2%
Both cities lean Democratic, but Hercules has a stronger Democratic lean (14% difference).
Unemployment
Hercules
4.7%
Windsor
3.4%
Hercules has a 26% higher unemployment than Windsor.
Median Income
Hercules
$130,583
Windsor
$129,004
Both cities have similar median income — just a 1% difference.
Home Values
Hercules
$741,200
Windsor
$763,200
Both cities have similar home values — just a 3% difference.
Education
Hercules
34.5%
Windsor
23.6%
Hercules has a 31% higher education than Windsor.
Demographics
Hercules
16.8%
Windsor
64.7%
Windsor's demographics is significantly higher than Hercules's — 74% difference.
Cost of Living
Hercules
236.8
Windsor
214.5
Both cities have similar cost of living — just a 9% difference.
4 out of 8 key metrics match within 10%. Hercules and Windsor share several key characteristics.
At a Glance
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Windsor leads in 3 of 8 categories
Cost of Living & Affordability — Windsor leads
Source: City Stats Index / HUDWindsor scores 292.4 on the housing index (100 = national avg) vs 350.0 in Hercules. Windsor has a fair market rent (1br) of $2,155 vs $2,385 in Hercules (11% lower). Windsor has a living wage (1 adult) of $94,362 vs $104,204 in Hercules (10% lower).
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Housing Market — Windsor leads
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACSWindsor has a median rent of $2,087 vs $3,003 in Hercules (44% lower). Hercules has a vacancy rate of 3.1% compared to 3.5% in Windsor. Windsor has a median property tax of $6,556 vs $7,230 in Hercules (10% lower).
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Single-Family Homes
Jobs & Economy
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACSHercules has a work from home of 18.1% compared to 10.0% in Windsor. Windsor has a unemployment rate of 3.4% compared to 4.7% in Hercules. Windsor has a poverty rate of 4.7% compared to 5.4% in Hercules.
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Crime & Safety
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Weather & Climate
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Schools & Education — Hercules leads
Source: NCES / U.S. Census BureauHercules has a bachelor's degree or higher of 34.5% compared to 23.6% in Windsor. Hercules has a high school diploma or higher of 44.8% compared to 36.8% in Windsor.
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Bachelor's Degree or Higher
High School Diploma or Higher
Demographics & Community
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACSHercules has a population of 26,245, about 1x the size of Windsor (26,179).
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Hercules
Windsor
Healthcare — Windsor leads
Source: CMS Hospital CompareWindsor: 5 vs Hercules: 3 for with emergency services.
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Transportation & Commute
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACSHercules has a public transit of 9.1% compared to 0.5% in Windsor. Windsor has a bicycle of 0.6% compared to 0.1% in Hercules. Hercules has a work from home of 18.1% compared to 10.0% in Windsor.
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