Why Live in Foxboro
Foxboro, a neighborhood in Hercules, California, offers a quiet suburban lifestyle with a range of features that appeal to residents. Built in the 1980s, this community is located in the golden hills of Contra Costa County and includes traditional single-family homes, townhomes, and condos. The neighborhood's streets are lined with vibrant greenery, including boxwoods, California bay laurels, and tall columnar trees. Housing styles vary from split-level and bungalows to mid-century and traditional homes. Foxboro Park serves as the central recreational area, featuring a playground, basketball courts, picnic tables, and tennis courts, and is connected to the Foxboro Community Center. Residents also have access to Crockett Hills Regional Park and Refugio Valley Park, which offer multi-use trails, a picturesque lake, and community events such as the Cultural Festival and Movies in the Park Series. The Willow Shopping Grand Avenue Center provides convenient shopping and dining options, including family-owned eateries like Won Thai Cuisine and Zaiga Restaurant. For groceries, Everest Grocery and Safeway are nearby. The neighborhood is served by the highly rated John Swett High School, which offers a CTE Careers Academy program. Its proximity to Interstate 80 and John Muir Parkway ensures easy commutes to Oakland and San Francisco. The Oakland International Airport is approximately 27 miles away.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Foxboro a good place to live?
Foxboro is a good place to live. Foxboro is considered very car-dependent and somewhat bikeable. Foxboro is a suburban neighborhood. Foxboro has 7 parks for recreational activities. It is somewhat dense in population with 9.2 people per acre and a median age of 44. The average household income is $112,660 which is above the national average. College graduates make up 52.2% of residents. A majority of residents in Foxboro are home owners, with 31.2% of residents renting and 68.8% of residents owning their home. A
local real estate agent serving Foxboro can help you decide if this neighborhood is the right one for you. Learn more on our
Foxboro neighborhood guide.
How much do you need to make to afford a house in Foxboro?
The median home price in Foxboro is $450,000. If you put a 20% down payment of $90,000 and had a 30-year fixed mortgage with an interest rate of 6.72%, your estimated principal and interest payment would be $2,330 a month plus property taxes, HOA fees, home insurance, PMI, and utilities. Using the 28% rule, you would need to make at least $100K a year to afford the median home price in Foxboro. The average household income in Foxboro is $113K.
What are the best public schools in Foxboro?
The best public schools that serve Foxboro are:
- John Swett High School has a B+ Niche grade, a student teacher ratio of 17:1 and an average review score of 3.6.
- Hercules High School has a B+ Niche grade, a student teacher ratio of 25:1 and an average review score of 3.2.
- Hercules Middle School has a B- Niche grade, a student teacher ratio of 26:1 and an average review score of 4.0.
What are the best private schools in Foxboro?
The best private schools that serve Foxboro are:
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Home Trends in Foxboro, CA
On average, homes in Foxboro, Hercules sell after 68 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Foxboro, Hercules over the last 12 months is $719,000, up 1% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Median Sale Price
$719,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$450,000
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$719,000
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$719,000
Median 1 Bedroom Sale Price
$135,000
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$350
Number of Homes for Sale
4
Last 12 months Home Sales
25
Median List Price
$450,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
1%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
1%