Half Moon Bay, CA

California · San Mateo County · San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont Metro

Half Moon Bay is a small city in California with a population of 11,454. Residents earn $153,199 per year, which is 104% above the national average.

3.3 /5.0

B Good

11,454 Population 1,836/sq mi density

$153,199 Median Income $81,034 per capita

$1,467,000 Home Value $1,534,250 Zillow

$2,299 Median Rent 27.6% income on rent

55°F Avg Temperature 323 sunny days/yr

9 Violent Crime/100K 905 property/100K

Overall

3.3 / 5.0

Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

A+

Economy

5.0 / 5.0

$153,199 median income, 1.6% unemployment

Affordability

1.2 / 5.0

$1,467,000 home value, $2,299/mo rent

Safety

2.0 / 5.0

9 violent crimes/100K (98% below avg)

A+

Education

5.0 / 5.0

53.2% bachelor's degree or higher

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Full City Profile

Median Income $153,199

104% higher than US avg

Home Value $1,467,000

420% higher than US avg

Violent Crime 9/100K

98% lower than US avg

Bachelor's+ 53.2%

58% higher than US avg

Median Rent $2,299

98% higher than US avg

Obesity Rate 25.5%

21% lower than US avg

Unemployment 1.6%

56% lower than US avg

Poverty Rate 2.3%

81% lower than US avg

How Half Moon Bay Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population11,454

Median Age46.5 yrs

Density1,836/mi²

Male / Female46% / 54%

Largest GroupWhite 66%

Veterans6.8%

Economy

A+

Median Income$153,199

Per Capita$81,034

Unemployment1.6%

Poverty2.3%

County GDP$217,018M

Commute31 min

Housing

Home Value$1,467,000

Rent$2,299

Ownership72.8%

Zillow$1,534,250

Housing Units4,719

Rent Burden27.6%

Crime

Violent9/100K

Property905/100K

Health

Obesity25.5%

Uninsured8.0%

Smoking8.6%

Depression22.3%

Heart Disease4.4%

Climate

Avg Temp55°F (13°C)

AQI48 (Good)

Rain26.0 in/yr

Sunny Days323/yr

Elevation39 ft (12 m)

Education

A+

Bachelor's+53.2%

High School+91.3%

Graduate+23.6%

School Score5.84

Community

2024 VoteR 23% / D 74%

Commute31 min

Broadband95.4%

EV Stations12

Libraries34

Is Half Moon Bay a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Half Moon Bay receives an overall livability score of 3.3 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, low crime rates, a highly educated population. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs. Half Moon Bay offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Half Moon Bay is $153,199, which is significantly higher than the national average / 104% above $75,149. This places Half Moon Bay among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.6%. Only 2.3% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 31 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Half Moon Bay is $1,467,000, making it a premium housing market at 420% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $2,299 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. With a home price-to-income ratio of 9.6x, housing affordability is a significant challenge for many families.

Safety & Crime

Half Moon Bay is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 9 per 100,000 residents / well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 905 per 100,000, 54% below the national average.

Education

Half Moon Bay is a highly educated community / 53.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33.7%. 91.3% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.8/10.

Climate & Weather

Half Moon Bay experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 55°F. Winters average 51°F in January while summers reach 59°F in July. With 323 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 26.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.

Half Moon Bay has a population of 11,454 with a density of 1,836 people per square mile, spread across 6.4 square miles. The median age is 46.5 years, 20% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 54% female and 46% male. The city is predominantly White (66%), with 1.9% Hispanic. English is the primary language spoken at home by 67.5% of residents, while 32.5% speak Spanish. 6.8% of the population are veterans. 9.9% of residents have a disability (below the 13.0% national average). 97.2% have health insurance coverage.

Population

11,454

Total Population

1,836

People / sq mi

46.5yrs

Median Age

20% above US avg

6.4mi²

Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 46%

Female 54%

Race & Ethnicity

Half Moon Bay vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 67.5%

14% below US avg

Spanish 32.5%

143% above US avg

Social Characteristics

Half Moon Bay vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Half Moon Bay is $153,199, which is 104% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $81,034 (above the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $3,778, 164% higher than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 1.6% (below the 3.6% US average). 2.3% of residents live below the poverty line, lower than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 31,186 business establishments, including 2,143 restaurants. The cost of living index is 110.7, slightly above the national baseline of 100. Workers commute an average of 31 minutes. 23.0% of workers work from home (above the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Half Moon Bay vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income	$153,199
	104% above US avg
Per Capita Income	$81,034
Avg Weekly Wage	$3,778
IRS Avg AGI	$232,794
Gini Index	0.493 (0=equal, 1=unequal)

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment	1.6%
	56% below US avg
Poverty Rate	2.3%
	81% below US avg
Establishments (County)	31,186
County GDP	$217,018M

Business (County)

Restaurants	2,143
Healthcare	2,617
Retail	1,916
Manufacturing	487

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)	$17,586
	402% above US avg
Cost of Living	110.70 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate	1.20%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time	31.3 min
Drive Alone	61.2%
Public Transit	0.0%
Work from Home	23.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Half Moon Bay is $1,467,000, 420% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $1,534,250. Homes sell for 100.2% of their list price, indicating a competitive market where bidding wars are common. Monthly rent averages $2,299 (98% above the national average of $1,163). Fair market rent ranges from $1,647 for a one-bedroom to $2,053 for a two-bedroom apartment. 72.8% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 4,719 total housing units in the city. The median year a home was built is 1980. The average annual property tax is $17,586 (higher than the $3,500 national average). 27.6% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 9.6x, making homeownership a significant financial stretch for most families.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median	$1,467,000
	420% above US avg
Zillow ZHVI	$1,534,250
Median List Price	$1,249,000

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price	$1,249,000
$/Sq Ft	$760
Homes Sold	12
Sale-to-List Ratio	100.2%
Price Drops	16.7%
Inventory	12

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent	$2,299
	98% above US avg
Rent Burden	27.6%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio	$1,513
1 Bedroom	$1,647
2 Bedrooms	$2,053
3 Bedrooms	$2,752
4 Bedrooms	$3,165

Ownership & Property

Homeownership	72.8%
Owner-Occupied	72.8%
Renter-Occupied	27.2%
Housing Units	4,719
Median Year Built	1980

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)	$17,586
	402% above US avg
Effective Rate	1.20%

In Half Moon Bay, 25.5% of adults are obese, below the national rate of 32.1%. 8.0% have diabetes (below the 10.5% national rate). Heart disease affects 4.4% of residents, below the national average. 25.6% have high blood pressure. 8.6% are current smokers (below the 14.0% national rate). 18.6% report binge drinking. 18.1% are physically inactive, below the national average. 22.3% report depression. 15.4% experience frequent mental distress. 8.0% of residents lack health insurance. The primary care physician ratio is 1:918. The dentist ratio is 1:862. 99.5% of residents have access to exercise opportunities. The food environment index is 9.6 out of 10.

Health Metrics: Half Moon Bay vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity	25.5%
	21% below US avg
Diabetes	8.0%
Heart Disease	4.4%
High Blood Pressure	25.6%
Asthma	9.5%
COPD	4.0%
Cancer	6.8%
Stroke	2.3%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking	8.6%
	39% below US avg
Binge Drinking	18.6%
Physical Inactivity	18.1%
Depression	22.3%
Mental Distress	15.4%
Physical Distress	11.0%
Short Sleep	27.6%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate	97.2%
Uninsured	8.0%
	7% below US avg
Primary Care	1:918
Dentists	1:862
Mental Health	1:206
Checkup Rate	68.6%
Dental Visits	68.8%
Premature Death	4,006/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment	9.6/10
Exercise Access	99.5%
Healthcare Facilities	2,617

Half Moon Bay has a violent crime rate of 9 per 100,000 residents, 98% below the national average of 380. Property crime stands at 905 per 100,000, 54% below the U.S. average. The county recorded 43 fatal traffic crashes. Overall, Half Moon Bay receives a safety grade of C.

Crime Rates: Half Moon Bay vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Total Violent	8.8/100K
	98% below US avg

Property Crime

Total Property	904.9/100K
	54% below US avg

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)	43
Traffic Accidents	1,218
Avg Accident Severity	2.2 / 4.0

Safety Score

Safety Grade	C
Safety Score	2.0 / 5.0

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Half Moon Bay experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 51°F in January while summers reach 59°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 323 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 26.0 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48. The city sits at an elevation of 39 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

51°F Jan (11°C) 59°F Jul (15°C)

Annual Average	54.9°F
	2% above US avg
January Average	51°F (11°C)
July Average	59°F (15°C)
Sunny Days	323 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	39 ft (12 m)
Area	6.4 sq mi (16.7 km²)
Population Density	1,836/sq mi
Coordinates	37.4673°N, 122.4405°W
Timezone	America/Los_Angeles
County	San Mateo County County
Nearest Airport	San Francisco International (SFO) 11 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 26.0"

31% below US avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (Jan) 5.87"

Driest Month (Jul) 0.12"

Air Quality

AQI Median	48.0
Rating	Good

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)	0.0332 ppm
NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide)	12.1 ppb
CO (Carbon Monoxide)	0.34 ppm
PM2.5 (Fine Particles)	4.5 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively High
Risk Score	99.2 / 100
Social Vulnerability	20.5 / 100
Community Resilience	97.6 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado	Relatively Low
Earthquake	Relatively High
Wildfire	Relatively Moderate
Flood	Relatively High
Hail	Very Low
Strong Wind	Relatively Low
Heat Wave	Relatively Moderate
Winter Weather	Very Low
Lightning	Relatively Moderate
Drought	Relatively High
Cold Wave	No Rating
Landslide	Relatively High
Coastal Flood	Relatively High
Tsunami	Relatively Moderate

Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

4,284 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.0. Most recent: M2.7 on Aug 27, 2025.

Aug 24, 2014	The 2014 South Napa, California Earthquake	M6.0	84 km
Apr 18, 1990	5 km NNW of Aromas, California	M5.4	91 km
Aug 12, 1998	10 km SW of Ridgemark, California	M5.1	118 km
Apr 18, 1990	4 km E of Interlaken, California	M5.1	88 km
Jan 16, 1993	9 km E of Gilroy, California	M4.9	100 km
Sep 3, 2000	5 km WSW of Yountville, California	M4.9	101 km
Apr 23, 1995	22 km NNE of Soledad, California	M4.9	146 km
Apr 18, 1990	4 km NNW of Aromas, California	M4.9	92 km
May 14, 2002	5 km SSW of Gilroy, California	M4.9	93 km
Apr 19, 1996	2 km E of Aromas, California	M4.9	98 km
Sep 4, 1995	13 km SW of Middletown, California	M4.8	138 km
May 21, 1996	8 km ESE of East Foothills, California	M4.7	65 km
Apr 18, 1990	4 km N of Aromas, California	M4.7	93 km
Aug 11, 1993	14 km ESE of Alum Rock, California	M4.7	70 km
Aug 27, 2011	21 km NE of Soledad, California	M4.6	149 km
Aug 18, 1999	0 km S of Bolinas, California	M4.6	54 km
Mar 24, 1991	1 km NNE of Interlaken, California	M4.6	84 km
Sep 19, 2023	15 km SW of Westley, CA	M4.5	101 km
Jan 12, 2011	9 km SSE of San Juan Bautista, California	M4.5	114 km
Aug 3, 2006	5 km W of Glen Ellen, California	M4.5	101 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

32 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF2. Total: 9 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Fatalities
May 5, 1998	EF2	38 km	0
Jan 11, 1951	EF2	30 km	0
Dec 14, 2024	EF1	59 km	0
Jan 23, 2010	EF1	77 km	0
Mar 20, 2005	EF1	20 km	0
Dec 20, 2001	EF1	81 km	0
May 5, 1998	EF1	30 km	0
Dec 23, 1996	EF1	97 km	0
Jan 14, 1980	EF1	50 km	0
Apr 1, 1965	EF1	78 km	0
Apr 1, 1958	EF1	19 km	0
Jan 6, 2019	EF0	68 km	0
Jan 6, 2019	EF0	67 km	0
Dec 22, 2012	EF0	85 km	0
Apr 7, 2011	EF0	91 km	0
Apr 14, 2007	EF0	91 km	0
Dec 26, 2005	EF0	94 km	0
Dec 5, 1998	EF0	66 km	0
Dec 5, 1998	EF0	52 km	0
May 12, 1998	EF0	89 km	0

Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Tsunami History

5 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 4.5 m (15 ft).

Year	Location	Cause	Max Wave	Deaths	Distance
1868	N. CALIFORNIA	Eruption + Earthquake	4.5 m	30	40 km
1989	N. CALIFORNIA	Earthquake	1.0 m	62	69 km
1856	N. CALIFORNIA	Eruption + Earthquake	0.6 m	—	13 km
1906	N. CALIFORNIA	Eruption + Earthquake	0.1 m	—	26 km
1865	N. CALIFORNIA	Eruption + Earthquake	—	—	56 km

Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Clear Lake (170 km).

Name	Type	Elevation	Last Eruption	Distance
Clear Lake	Volcanic field	1,439 m (4,721 ft)	Unknown	170 km

Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: SCU LIGHTNING COMPLEX (405,787 ac, 2020).

Year	Name	Acres	Distance
2020	SCU LIGHTNING COMPLEX	405,787	83 km
2020	CZU AUG LIGHTNING	85,894	41 km
2017	NUNS	56,883	98 km
2007	LICK	47,424	94 km
2006	CANYON	36,851	98 km
2024	CORRAL	16,138	89 km
2009	CORRAL	12,006	85 km
1995	VISION	11,931	74 km
1985	LEXINGTON	11,550	59 km
2009	LOCKHEED	8,287	47 km
2003	BIRD	7,727	98 km
1984	SITE 300 3	6,911	88 km
2005	TESLA	6,638	80 km
2003	DEL PUERTO	6,441	92 km
2006	MIDWAY	6,243	84 km
2003	DEVIL	4,975	77 km
2020	WOODWARD	4,952	71 km
2003	JUMP	4,817	82 km
2016	LOMA	4,380	68 km
2008	WILD	4,100	96 km

Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	51°F (11°C)	5.9 in	Wettest
February	51°F (11°C)	4.7 in
March	52°F (11°C)	4.7 in
April	54°F (12°C)	2.2 in
May	56°F (13°C)	0.6 in
June	59°F (15°C)	0.2 in
July	59°F (15°C)	0.1 in	Driest
August	62°F (17°C)	0.2 in
September	62°F (17°C)	0.4 in	Warmest
October	59°F (15°C)	1.8 in
November	54°F (12°C)	4.3 in
December	50°F (10°C)	4.7 in	Coldest

Half Moon Bay has a seasonal temperature swing of 12°F / from 50°F in December to 62°F in September. Total annual precipitation is 29.7 inches, with January being the wettest month (5.9") and July the driest (0.1").

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Half Moon Bay is located in San Mateo County. It is classified as Metro / 1 million+, part of a metropolitan area. 53.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 58% above the national average of 33.7%. 91.3% have completed high school. 23.6% hold a graduate or professional degree (above the 13.1% national rate). Area schools have an average test score of 5.8 out of 10. In the 2024 presidential election, the county voted Democrat with 73.5% of the vote, a 50.3-point margin. 95.4% of households have broadband internet access. The area has 12 EV charging stations. There are 34 public libraries serving the community. 2,617 healthcare facilities operate in the area. 61.2% of workers drive alone to work.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 23.2%

D 73.5%

Winner: Democrat by 50.3 points

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)	43
Traffic Accidents	1,218
Avg Accident Severity	2.2 / 4.0

C Safety Grade (2.0/5.0)

Education

Bachelor's Degree+	53.2%
	58% above US avg
High School+	91.3%
Graduate Degree+	23.6%
School Test Score	5.84

A+ Education Grade (5.0/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

RUCC Code 1	Metro / 1 million+
Population Density	1,836/sq mi
Total Area	6.4 sq mi
County	San Mateo County County

Services

Broadband Access	95.4%
Avg Download Speed	169.9 Mbps
Avg Upload Speed	70.6 Mbps
Max Download Speed	1,000 Mbps
EV Charging Stations	12
Alt Fuel Stations	12
Public Libraries	34
Healthcare Facilities	2,617
Restaurants	2,143
Retail Stores	1,916

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute	31.3 min
Drive Alone	61.2%
Public Transit	0.0%
Work from Home	23.0%

Average costs for common services in Half Moon Bay. Prices are estimated based on regional cost of living data and may vary by provider.

Healthcare

Doctor Visit (Primary Care)	$277 ($166–$443)
Specialist Visit	$387 ($221–$609)
Urgent Care Visit	$221 ($111–$387)
Emergency Room Visit	$2,435 ($886–$5,535)
Dental Cleaning	$144 ($83–$221)
Dental Filling	$277 ($166–$443)

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Auto Repair

Oil Change (Conventional)	$50 ($28–$83)
Oil Change (Synthetic)	$83 ($55–$133)
Brake Pad Replacement	$332 ($166–$554)
Tire Rotation	$44 ($22–$83)
New Tires (Set of 4)	$664 ($443–$1,107)
Battery Replacement	$221 ($111–$387)

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Home Services

Plumber (Per Hour)	$111 ($66–$166)
Electrician (Per Hour)	$100 ($55–$155)
HVAC Repair	$443 ($166–$886)
HVAC System Install	$7,749 ($4,428–$13,284)
Roof Repair	$1,107 ($443–$2,214)
Roof Replacement	$9,963 ($6,089–$16,605)

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Legal

Divorce (Uncontested)	$1,661 ($554–$3,875)
Divorce (Contested)	$16,605 ($5,535–$33,210)
DUI Defense	$5,535 ($2,214–$11,070)
Bankruptcy (Chapter 7)	$1,661 ($886–$3,321)
Will Preparation	$554 ($221–$1,107)
Trust Preparation	$2,768 ($1,107–$5,535)

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Personal Care

Men's Haircut	$28 ($17–$50)
Women's Haircut	$61 ($33–$111)
Hair Coloring (Full)	$166 ($83–$277)
Manicure	$28 ($17–$50)
Pedicure	$44 ($28–$72)
Massage (1 Hour)	$89 ($55–$144)

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Food & Grocery

Gallon of Milk (per gallon)	$4.54 ($3.32–$6.09)
Dozen Eggs (per dozen)	$3.87 ($2.77–$5.54)
Loaf of Bread	$4.21 ($2.77–$6.09)
Chicken Breast (per lb)	$4.98 ($3.32–$7.20)
Ground Beef (per lb)	$6.09 ($4.43–$8.30)
Rice (per lb)	$1.11 ($0.66–$1.99)

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Utilities

Electricity (Monthly)	$155 ($89–$277)
Natural Gas (Monthly)	$77 ($33–$166)
Water/Sewer (Monthly)	$77 ($44–$133)
Internet (Monthly)	$77 ($44–$111)
Cell Phone Plan (Monthly)	$72 ($33–$111)
Cable TV (Monthly)	$94 ($55–$166)

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Transportation

Monthly Parking (Downtown)	$221 ($83–$554)
Car Insurance (Annual)	$2,214 ($1,328–$3,875)
Bus Pass (Monthly)	$77 ($33–$144)
Taxi/Uber (5-Mile Ride)	$17 ($8.86–$28)
Car Registration (Annual)	$111 ($33–$277)
Driver's License Renewal	$33 ($17–$83)

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Education & Childcare

Daycare (Infant, Monthly)	$1,328 ($664–$2,768)
Daycare (Toddler, Monthly)	$1,107 ($554–$2,214)
After-School Care (Monthly)	$443 ($221–$775)
Tutoring (Per Hour)	$55 ($28–$111)
SAT/ACT Prep Course	$1,107 ($443–$2,768)
Private School (K-12, Annual)	$13,838 ($5,535–$33,210)

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Pets

Vet Visit (Routine Checkup)	$66 ($33–$111)
Dog Vaccination (Annual)	$111 ($55–$221)
Dog Grooming	$66 ($33–$111)
Pet Boarding (Per Night)	$44 ($22–$83)
Dog Spay/Neuter	$332 ($166–$554)
Cat Spay/Neuter	$221 ($111–$443)

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Childcare

Center-Based (monthly)
Infant	$2,401
Toddler	$1,720
Preschool	$1,893
Family Childcare (monthly)
Infant	$1,624
Toddler	$1,546
Preschool	$1,715

Source: DOL Women's Bureau (2022)

Top Industries in San Mateo County

Largest private-sector industries by employment (BLS QCEW 2024 data, county level).

Industry	Jobs	Establishments	Avg Annual Pay	Location Quotient
Professional & Technical Services	71,055	4,070	$269,835	2.45
Health Care & Social Assistance	47,203	9,392	$92,649	0.79
Information & Technology	43,524	688	$669,097	5.58
Accommodation & Food Services	36,653	2,060	$44,003	0.97
Retail Trade	29,358	1,751	$57,015	0.71
Transportation & Warehousing	23,390	592	$87,011	1.33
Administrative & Waste Services	21,577	1,252	$91,507	0.88
Manufacturing	20,595	646	$186,707	0.60
Construction	16,352	2,008	$105,426	0.75
Finance & Insurance	16,044	1,327	$393,046	0.95
Other Services	14,094	3,542	$68,741	1.12
Wholesale Trade	14,013	899	$169,055	0.85
Educational Services	11,860	527	$82,244	1.38
Real Estate	6,582	1,398	$93,741	1.02
Arts & Entertainment	6,197	356	$44,307	0.89
Management of Companies	4,912	96	$246,931	0.70
Agriculture & Forestry	1,324	125	$62,882	0.39
Utilities	975	24	$202,336	0.62
Mining & Oil/Gas	64	5	$200,207	0.04
Unclassified	6	41	$112,288	0.01

Schools in Half Moon Bay

4 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School	Level	Enrollment	Teachers	Student/Teacher
Half Moon Bay High	High	1,024	48	21.3:1
Manuel F. Cunha Intermediate	Middle	584	28	20.9:1
Alvin S. Hatch Elementary	Elementary	542	24	22.6:1
El Granada Elementary	Elementary	318	17	18.7:1

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Radio Stations near Half Moon Bay

59 stations within ~55 km.

Station	Genre	Quality
Soma FM Groove Salad 320K AAC HLS	groove, hls	MP4 65535 kbps
SomaFM Deep Space One (128k MP3)	ambient, electronic	MP3 128 kbps
4u Classic Rock	—	MP3 128 kbps
KQED 128 AAC	cultural news, documentary	AAC 128 kbps
KPFA	berkeley, community supported radio station	MP3 185 kbps
Soma FM Groove Salad 320K AAC HLS Surround	groove	AAC 326 kbps
KCSM Jazz 91.1 FM	jazz	MP3 96 kbps
KVTO AM1400 FM93.7 旧金山湾区中文电台	information	MP3 64 kbps
Swing Street Radio	—	MP3 128 kbps
SomaFM Drone Zone (256k MP3)	ambient, atmospheric	MP3 256 kbps
88.5 KQED	public radio	MP3 32 kbps
Classical KDFC	classical	AAC+ 128 kbps
KCEA - 89.1FM Atherton, CA	30s, 40s	MP3 128 kbps
SomaFM Sonic Universe (256k MP3)	jazz	MP3 256 kbps
KALX 90.7FM Berkeley	aac, berkeley	AAC+ 320 kbps
SomaFM Left Coast 70s (128k AAC)	easy listening, mellow album rock	AAC 128 kbps
BFF.FM	—	MP3 128 kbps
SomaFM The In-Sound (256k MP3)	euro, pop	MP3 256 kbps
Bloomberg 960	business news	AAC
KPCR 101.9 Pirate Cat Radio	alternative, college radio	MP3 320 kbps
SomaFM The Dark Zone (256k MP3)	ambient, deep ambient	MP3 256 kbps
KEST 1450 AM	full service	MP3 24 kbps
KZSU 90.1 FM Stanford University	256 kbps, college radio	MP3 256 kbps
KFJC	—	MP3 128 kbps
SomaFM Space Station Soma (320k MP3)	ambient, electronic	MP3 320 kbps
KFJC	college, college radio	MP3 32 kbps
KCEA	big band, old standards	MP3 128 kbps
RetroStrange Radio1	old time radio, science fiction	MP3 96 kbps
96.5 KOIT	adult contemporary	AAC+ 48 kbps
SomaFM SF in SF	author readings, discussions	MP3 128 kbps
RetroStrange Radio2	20th century, big band	MP3 96 kbps
KFJC	—	AAC+ 192 kbps
Real Talk 910	news, talk	AAC
Quran for the Soul	—	MP3 320 kbps
Rhythm 86	—	MP3 128 kbps
SomaFM The Dark Zone	—	AAC 128 kbps
SomaFM Doomed (256k MP3)	ambient, dark	MP3 256 kbps
SomaFM SF Police Scanner	police scanner	MP3 128 kbps
KKUP-FM	—	AAC 64 kbps
KVYB 106.3 The Vibe	—	MP3 80 kbps
Poor Peoples Revolutionary Radio	—	MP3 64 kbps
KZSU-HD2 Stanford University, CA	live sports, stanford	MP3 128 kbps
KSFP 102.5 FM	—	MP3 128 kbps
Radio Sausalito	—	MP3
Psyched Radio. San Francisco.	—	MP3 128 kbps
KNBR 1050	sports	AAC+ 48 kbps
Zambuza	—	MP3 128 kbps
Jake Radio Live	r&b, rap	MP3 128 kbps
SomaFM Chillits (128k AAC)	ambient, camping	AAC 128 kbps
SF70s	1970s, 70s soft rock	MP3 192 kbps
Classical California KDFC AAC	classical, opera	AAC+ 96 kbps
99.7 NOW (KMVQ-FM)	—	AAC+ 47 kbps
KIQI 1010 AM	—	MP3 128 kbps
Rythm86	—	MP3 128 kbps
Highway 1	—	AAC+ 48 kbps
Dream Chimney Radio	—	MP3 128 kbps
Classical KDFC (UM)	—	AAC+ 128 kbps
Qur’an for the heart	—	MP3
KQEB 96.9 FM	ethnic	MP3 96 kbps

Campgrounds Near Half Moon Bay

6 campgrounds found near Half Moon Bay.

Name	Rating	Sites	Price
Aquatic Park Cove, Black Point Overnight Anchoring, Sailing Vessels only (auxiliary engine OK)	4.6/5	12	$10
KIRBY COVE CAMPGROUND	4.6/5	6	$40–$75
Rob Hill Group Campground	4.6/5	4	$105
Hawk Campground	4.4/5	3	$25
BICENTENNIAL CAMPGROUND	4.3/5	3	$25
Haypress Campground	4.3/5	6	$25–$75

National Parks Near Half Moon Bay

55 national parks and monuments found near Half Moon Bay.

Park	Type	Fee
Alcatraz Island		Free
Angel Island State Park	State Park	Free
Año Nuevo State Park	State Park	Free
Año Nuevo State Park	State Park	Free
Asilomar State Beach	State Park	Free
Bean Hollow State Beach	State Park	Free
Big Basin Redwoods State Park	State Park	Free
Burleigh H. Murray Ranch	State Park	Free
Butano State Park	State Park	Free
Carmel River State Beach	State Park	Free
Castle Rock State Park	State Park	Free
China Camp State Park	State Park	Free
Eugene O'Neill National Historic Site	National Historic Site	Free
Fort Ord Dunes State Park	State Park	Free
Fort Point National Historic Site	National Historic Site	Free
Fremont Peak State Park	State Park	Free
Golden Gate National Recreation Area	National Recreation Area	Free
Gray Whale Cove State Beach	State Park	Free
Half Moon Bay State Beach	State Park	Free
Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park	State Park	Free
John Muir National Historic Site	National Historic Site	Free
Lighthouse Field State Beach	State Park	Free
Manresa State Beach	State Park	Free
Marina State Beach	State Park	Free
Montara State Beach	State Park	Free
Monterey State Beach	State Park	Free
Moss Landing State Beach	State Park	Free
Mount Diablo State Park	State Park	Free
Mount Tamalpais State Park	State Park	Free
Muir Woods National Monument	National Monument	$15
Natural Bridges State Beach	State Park	Free
New Brighton State Beach	State Park	Free
Pescadero State Beach	State Park	Free
Point Lobos Ranch	State Park	Free
Point Reyes National Seashore	National Seashore	Free
Pomponio State Beach	State Park	Free
Port Chicago Naval Magazine National Memorial	National Memorial	Free
Portola Redwoods State Park	State Park	Free
Presidio of San Francisco		Free
Rosie the Riveter WWII Home Front National Historical Park	National Historical Park	Free
Salinas River State Beach	State Park	Free
Samuel P. Taylor State Park	State Park	Free
San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park	National Historical Park	Free
San Gregorio State Beach	State Park	Free
Seacliff State Beach	State Park	Free
Sonoma Coast State Park	State Park	Free
Sugarloaf Ridge State Park	State Park	Free
Sunset State Beach	State Park	Free
The Forest of Nisene Marks State Park	State Park	Free
Thornton State Beach	State Park	Free
Tomales Bay State Park	State Park	Free
Trione-Annadel State Park	State Park	Free
Twin Lakes State Beach	State Park	Free
Wilder Ranch State Park	State Park	Free
Zmudowski State Beach	State Park	Free

Historical Trends — Half Moon Bay

Population and economic data over time (US Census / ACS estimates).

Population

Median Household Income

Year	Population	Median Income
2013	11,815	$99,715
2015	12,419	$103,255
2017	12,616	$110,900
2019	12,571	$134,177
2021	11,363	$137,346
2023	11,222	$153,199

Museums in Half Moon Bay

Name	Type	Address	Phone	Annual Revenue
WEIGAND GALLERY	ART MUSEUM		6505083595	$47,962,233
FILOLI CENTER	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		6503648300	$5,141,500
FILOLI MANSION AND GARDENS	ARBORETUM, BOTANICAL GARDEN, OR NATURE CENTER		6503648300	$5,141,500
CURIODYSSEY	NATURAL HISTORY MUSEUM			$4,028,039
SAN MATEO COUNTY HISTORICAL ASSOCIATION	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		6502990104	$3,464,619
SAN MATEO COUNTY HISTORICAL MUSEUM	HISTORIC PRESERVATION	2200 BROADWAY ST REDWOOD CITY	6502990104	$3,464,619
SANCHEZ ADOBE HISTORIC SITE	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		6503591462	$3,464,619
HILLER AVIATION INSTITUTE	HISTORY MUSEUM		6506540200	$2,883,046
GOLDEN GATE RAILROAD MUSEUM	GENERAL MUSEUM		6503652472	$303,029
DREAMER HALL OF FAME	GENERAL MUSEUM		4153170334	$276,646
SANCHEZ ART CENTER	ART MUSEUM	1220-B LINDA MAR BLVD	6503551894	$221,916
SAN MATEO COAST NATURAL HISTORY ASSOCIATION	HISTORIC PRESERVATION			$199,336
PENINSULA MUSEUM OF ART	ART MUSEUM	1777 CALIFORNIA DRIVE		$179,837
HUDDART AND WUNDERLICH PARKS	ARBORETUM, BOTANICAL GARDEN, OR NATURE CENTER		6508512660	$123,686
PACIFICA HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		6503595462	$66,399
SAN MATEO ARBORETUM SOCIETY	ARBORETUM, BOTANICAL GARDEN, OR NATURE CENTER		6505790536	$64,176
COLMA HISTORICAL ASSOCIATION	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		6507571676	$58,643
HISTORICAL SOCIETY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO	HISTORIC PRESERVATION	80 CHESTNUT AVENUE	6508293825	$17,865
JOHNSTON HOUSE	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		6507260329	$10,026
ANDERSON ART COLLECTION	ART MUSEUM	2440 SAND HILL RD	6508545160
ATHERTON HERITAGE ASSOCIATION	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		6506886541
BAY AREA WOODWORKERS ASSOCIATION	GENERAL MUSEUM
BELMONT HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		6505934213
BURLINGAME HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		6503409960
BURLINGAME MUSEUM OF PEZ MEMORABILIA	GENERAL MUSEUM		6503472301
CASTLE ART MUSEUM ART RESEARCH LABORATORY	ART MUSEUM
CA�ADA COLLEGE ART GALLERY	ART MUSEUM		6503063100
CENTER FOR AMERICAN MUSICAL	GENERAL MUSEUM		6503411917
DOMINI HOSKINS BLACK HISTORY MUSEUM & LEARNING CENTER	HISTORY MUSEUM		6509214191
FOSTER CITY HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION
HALF MOON BAY HISTORICAL ASSOCIATION	HISTORIC PRESERVATION
LATHROP HOUSE	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		6503655564
MILLBRAE HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION
MILLBRAE MUSEUM	GENERAL MUSEUM		6506925786
MUSEUM OF POP CULTURE	GENERAL MUSEUM
MUSEUM OF RECONSTRUCTIONS	GENERAL MUSEUM
MUSEUM OF SAN CARLOS HISTORY	GENERAL MUSEUM		6508024354
MUSEUM OF THE CITY OF SAN FRANCISCO	GENERAL MUSEUM		6508778005
NATIONAL ARCHIVES AT SAN FRANCISCO	GENERAL MUSEUM
PRESERVATION OF LAND FOR AGRICULTURAL NEEDS TRUST	HISTORIC PRESERVATION
RALSTON HALL	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		4155083722
SAN CARLOS MUSEUM OF HISTORY	GENERAL MUSEUM		6508024354
SAN FRANCISCO AIRPORT MUSEUM	GENERAL MUSEUM		6508216700
SAN FRANCISCO HISTORY ASSOCIATION	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		4157509986
SAN FRANCISCO TRAINS	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		4152547931
SAN MATEO CHILDREN MUSEUM	CHILDREN'S MUSEUM		9258373750
SKYLINE COLLEGE ART GALLERY	ART MUSEUM		6507384100
SPANISHTOWN HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION	PO BOX 314	6507267084

Libraries in Half Moon Bay

Name	Address	Annual Visits
SAN MATEO COUNTY LIBRARY	125 LESSINGIA COURT	2,035,416
REDWOOD CITY PUBLIC LIBRARY	1044 MIDDLEFIELD RD	1,036,355
SAN MATEO PUBLIC LIBRARY	55 WEST THIRD AVE	530,312
SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO PUBLIC LIBRARY	840 W. ORANGE AVE.	483,923
DALY CITY PUBLIC LIBRARY	111 LAKE MERCED BOULEVARD	433,591
BURLINGAME PUBLIC LIBRARY	480 PRIMROSE RD.	381,932
SAN BRUNO PUBLIC LIBRARY	701 ANGUS AVE. W.	248,563

Farmers Markets in Half Moon Bay

Name	Address	Season	Hours	Organic	Website
Belmont Certified Farmers' Market	El Camino Real and O'Neill St.	01/01/2015 to 12/31/2015	Sun: 9:00 AM-1:00 PM;	Yes	Visit
Burlingame Fresh Market Farmers Market	Howard Ave. & Park				Visit
Coastside Farmers' Market - Half Moon Bay	225 Cabrillo Highway	05/01/2017 to 12/21/2017	Sat: 9:00 AM-1:00 PM;	Yes	Visit
Coastside Farmers' Market - Rockaway Beach, Pacifica	450 Old County Road	05/01/2017 to 12/21/2017	Wed: 2:30 PM-6:30 PM;	Yes	Visit
College of San Mateo Certified Farmers' Market	1700 W. Hillsdale Blvd.	01/01/2015 to 12/31/2015	Sat: 9:00 AM-1:00 PM;	Yes	Visit
Daly City Certified Farmers' Market at Serramonte Center	Hwy 280 and Serramonte Blvd.	01/01/2016 to 12/31/2016	Thu: 9:00 AM-1:00 PM;	Yes	Visit
Kaiser Redwood City Certified Farmers' Market	Veterans Blvd. and Maple St.	04/01/2015 to 10/28/2015	Wed: 10:00 AM-2:00 PM;	Yes	Visit
Kaiser South San Francisco Certified Farmers' Market	1200 El Camino Real	05/05/2015 to 10/13/2015	Tue: 10:00 AM-2:00 PM;	Yes	Visit
Millbrae Farmers Market	200 Broadway	January to December	Sat:8:00 am - 1:00 pm;		Visit
PJCC Farmers' Market at Foster City	800 Foster City Blvd.	May to October	Wed:9:00 AM - 12:30 PM;	Yes	Visit
Redwood City Kiwanis Farmers Market	500 Arguello Street	04/01/2016 to 11/26/2016	Sat: 8:00 AM-12:00 PM;	Yes	Visit
San Bruno Farmers' Market	1150 El Camino Real	May to November	sun:9:00 AM - 1:00 PM;	Yes	Visit
San Carlos CFM	Laurel St btwn Olive & cherry
San Francisco Farmers Market Parkmerced	Serrano and Arballo Drive				Visit
San Mateo @ 25th Ave. Certified Farmers' Market	25th Ave. and Hacienda St.	05/05/2015 to 10/13/2015	Tue: 4:00 PM-7:30 PM;		Visit
San Mateo Event Center CFM	2495 South Delaware Street, San Mateo Event Center
South San Francisco Certified Farmers' Market	748 Tennis Drive	05/02/2015 to 10/24/2015	Sat: 10:00 AM-2:00 PM;	Yes	Visit
The Fresh Market Burlingame (2)	Capuchino Avenue at Broadway
Urban Table Certified Farmer's Market	100 E. 4th Avenue
West Coast Farmers Markets at Brisbane	Old County Rd & San Francisco St.	01/01/2013 to 12/31/2013	Thu: 3:00 PM-7:00 PM;	Yes	Visit

Breweries in Half Moon Bay

Name	Type	Address	Phone	Website
47 Hills Brewing Company	Brewery	137 S Linden Ave	4152608779	Visit
Anchor Brewing Co	Brewery, American Restaurant	Terminal 3 (sfo Airport)
Armstrong Brewing Company	Brewery	415 Grand Ave	4157452739	Visit
Blue Monkey Coconut	Beverage Manufacturers, Breweries	875 Mahler Rd	6502599232
Cloones Pub	Restaurant, Restaurants, Bars & Pubs, Bar White Oaks, Breweries	1189 Laurel St	6506547937, (650) 654-7937	Visit
Devil's Canyon Brewing Co	Convention & Meeting Facilities & Services, Brewery, Breweries	935 Washington St	6505922739	Visit
Foods Co	Cheese Shops, Grocery Stores & Supermarkets, Breweries, Grocery Store, Beer & Ale Distributors, Beer	1401 Broadway St	6503665546, (650) 366-5546
Gator Gaskets	Restaurants, Gaskets Wholesale & Manufacturers, Breweries	3375 Edison Way
Half Moon Bay Brewing Company	Brewery, American Restaurant, Seafood Restaurant	390 Capistrano Rd	6507282739	Visit
Hop Dogma Brewing Co.	Brewery	30 Avenida Portola	6505608729	Visit
Main & Elm	Brewery and New American Restaurant	150 Elm St	6503683430
Mayfield Brewing Co	Brewery	121 Industrial Way
O'neills Irish Pub	Bars & Pubs, Breweries, Irish Restaurants	34 S B St
Poplar Creek Grill	American Restaurant, Sports Bar, Brewery	1700 Coyote Point Dr	6505227525	Visit
San Benito Ale House	Pub and Brewery	356 Main St	6507263425	Visit
Seltzer Sisters Bottling Co	Beverages Wholesale & Manufacturers, Importers, Beverage Manufacturers, Bottlers, Breweries	816 Charter St	6503694888
Steelhead Brewing Co	American Restaurant, Restaurants, Pubs, Bars & Pubs, Brewery, Breweries	333 California Dr	6503446050	Visit
Warfighter Brewing Company	Brewery	360 Industrial Rd		Visit

Ski Resorts Near Half Moon Bay

1 ski resorts within range.

Resort	Slopes (km)	Lifts	Peak (m)	Price	Season	Night	Park
Eldora Mountain	52.0	11	3,292	$80	November - April	Yes	Yes

Pharmacies in Half Moon Bay

2 pharmacies and drugstores.

Pharmacy	Address	Phone
CVS - 9216	60 CABRILLO HIGHWAY NORTH	650-726-3345
RITE AID - 5885	170 SAN MATEO ROAD	650-726-2511

EV Charging Stations in Half Moon Bay

Name	Address	Network	Level 2	DC Fast	Connectors	Access
BOA Half Moon Bay CA5-109	620 Main St	Electrify America		4	CHADEMO J1772COMBO	public
New Leaf Shopping Center	150 San Mateo Rd	eVgo Network	1	2	CHADEMO J1772 J1772COMBO	public
HMB HMB-CORREAS ST	620 Correas St	ChargePoint Network	2		J1772	public
HMB HMB-KELLY AVE	714 Kelly Ave	ChargePoint Network	2		J1772	public
HMB MILL & MAIN	401 Main St	ChargePoint Network	2		J1772	public
HMB MIRAMONTES ST	604 Main St	ChargePoint Network	2		J1772	public
The Ritz-Carlton, Half Moon Bay + Golf Links - Tesla Destination	1 Miramontes Point Rd	Tesla Destination	8		J1772 TESLA	public

Cell Towers in Half Moon Bay

Address	Structure Type	Height (ft)
MARKER B18 SKYLINE BLVD (155808)	MTOWER	11
MARKER B18 SKYLINE BLVD (155808)	MTOWER	11
16995 SKYLINE BLVD (155815)	MTOWER	11
16995 SKYLINE BLVD (155815)	MTOWER	11
14865 SKYLINE BLVD (155807)	MTOWER	11
14865 SKYLINE BLVD (155807)	MTOWER	11

Fire Stations in Half Moon Bay

Name	Address	Type	Active Firefighters	Volunteers	Phone
Half Moon Bay Fire Protection District	1191 Main ST	Mostly career			650-726-5213
Point Mantara Fire Protection District	1191 Main ST	Volunteer			650-726-5213

Power Plants Near Half Moon Bay

Name	Type	Primary Fuel	Capacity (MW)	Status
AMERESCO OX MOUNTAIN	LANDFILL GAS	221117	-122.4	OP

Bridges in Half Moon Bay

Type	Kind	Year Built	Length (ft)	Daily Traffic	Condition
Tee Beam	Concrete continuous	1954	147	14,750	G
Tee Beam	Concrete continuous	1954	147	14,750	G
Arch (Deck)	Concrete	1900	60	2,350	P
Tee Beam	Concrete	1914	27	477	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Prestressed concrete	1986	71	310	F
Box Beam (Multiple)	Concrete	1991	87	73	G
Box Beam (Multiple)	Prestressed concrete	1987	152	63	G

Superfund Sites Near Half Moon Bay

1 EPA Superfund sites (hazardous waste cleanup locations).

Site	Address	County
MONTEREY LANDFILL GAS CORP.

Airports Near Half Moon Bay

21 airports within the area.

Airport	IATA	Type
Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport	SJC	Large Airport
San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport	OAK	Large Airport
San Francisco International Airport	SFO	Large Airport
Buchanan Field	CCR	Medium Airport
Moffett Federal Airfield	NUQ	Medium Airport
Palo Alto Airport	PAO	Medium Airport
San Carlos Airport	SQL	Medium Airport
Boneyard Airstrip	—	Small Airport
Bonny Doon Village Airport	—	Small Airport
Half Moon Bay Airport	HAF	Small Airport
Hayward Executive Airport	HWD	Small Airport
Las Trancas Airport	—	Small Airport
Livermore Municipal Airport	LVK	Small Airport
Marin County Airport - Gnoss Field	NOT	Small Airport
Meadowlark Field	—	Small Airport
Monterey Bay Academy Airport	—	Small Airport
Napa County Airport	APC	Small Airport
Reid-Hillview Airport of Santa Clara County	RHV	Small Airport
Rio Vista Municipal Airport	—	Small Airport
San Rafael Airport	—	Small Airport
Watsonville Municipal Airport	WVI	Small Airport

Police Stations in Half Moon Bay

20 police stations.

Station	Address	Phone



Atherton Police Station
Brisbane Police Department	147 Valley Drive
Burlingame Police Department
California Highway Patrol Redwood City	355 Convention Way
Colma Police Station	1199 El Camino Real
Foster City Police Department
Half Moon Bay Substation	537 Kelly Avenue
Oyster Point Harbor Patrol
Oyster Point Harbor Patrol
Pacifica Police Department	2075 Coast Highway
Redwood City Police Substation
Redwood City Police substation	2223 Broadway
San Bruno Police Department	1177 Huntington Avenue
San Carlos Police Station
San Mateo County Sheriff	3119
San Mateo County Sheriff, Moss Beach Substation
San Mateo Police Department	200 Franklin Parkway
SFO Police Training Facility
South Fair Oaks Substation	3121
South San Francisco Police Department	1 Chestnut Avenue

Grocery Stores in Half Moon Bay

9 grocery stores.

Store	Type	Address
7-Eleven #21480D	Convenience Store	196 San Mateo Rd
Coastside Farmers Market	Farmers and Markets	498 Kelly Ave and Cabrillo Hwy
Cunha's Country Store 1	Grocery Store	448 Main St
CVS Pharmacy 9216	Other	60 Cabrillo Hwy N
Mercado Mi Familia Inc.	Supermarket	182 San Mateo Rd
More For Less 9	Convenience Store	501 Kelly St
New Leaf Community Market 1204	Supermarket	150 San Mateo Rd
SAFEWAY 308	Supermarket	70 Cabrillo Hwy N
Taco Bell #42528	Restaurant Meals Program	118 San Mateo Rd

Treatment Centers in Half Moon Bay

18 treatment centers.

Center	Type	Phone
Casa Aztlan	Substance Abuse	650-369-4598
Casa Quetzal	Substance Abuse	415-337-4065
Center for Discovery - Menlo Park	Both	866-862-3631
Felton Institute - reMIND and BEAM San Mateo	Mental Health	650-458-0026
First Chance	Substance Abuse	650-689-5597
Hawthorne House	Mental Health	650-368-2383
HealthRIGHT 360 - AARS ODASA	Substance Abuse	415-337-0140
HealthRIGHT 360 - Womens Recovery Association Elms Hous	Substance Abuse	415-235-8254
HealthRIGHT 360 - Womens Recovery Association Hillside	Substance Abuse	415-235-8254
HealthRIGHT 360 - Womens Recovery Association/Laurel	Substance Abuse	415-235-8254
Latino Commission on Alc/DA Services - Casa Maria	Substance Abuse	650-204-3113
Mills Peninsula Health Services - Behavioral Health Department	Both	650-696-4690
Our Common Ground Inc - Outpatient	Substance Abuse	650-367-9030 x12
Project Ninety Inc - A Division of Caminar	Substance Abuse	650-579-7881
Service League of San Mateo County - Hope House	Substance Abuse	650-363-8735
Sitike Counseling Center	Substance Abuse	650-589-9305
StarVista	Substance Abuse	650-591-9623
WRA/Pioneer Ct/SUD OP - A Program of HealthRIGHT 360	Substance Abuse	650-539-4499

DOL Wage Violations in Half Moon Bay

5 employers with DOL wage violations totaling $312,722 in back wages owed to 90 employees.

Violations

$312,722

Back Wages Owed

Employees Owed

Data from the U.S. Department of Labor Wage and Hour Division (WHD) enforcement actions since FY 2005.

Employer	Severity	Parent Company	ZIP	Industry	Cases	Back Wages	Per Employee	Employees
CONCORD FARMS, INC. [OSHA]	SIGNIFICANT	—	94019	Mushroom Production	1	$189,296	$8,230	23
CALIFORNIA TERRA GARDEN, INC. [OSHA]	—	—	94019	Mushroom Production	1	$84,075	$2,156	39
VILLASATSONOMA, LLC	—	—	94019	—	1	$23,171	$1,159	20
Twice As Nice At Half The Price, Inc. 2	—	—	94019	—	3	$13,945	$1,992	7
Twice As Nice Inc. 1	—	—	94019	—	1	$2,234	$2,234	1

Churches & Religious Organizations in Half Moon Bay

12 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

Name	Address
BELIEVERS IN CHRIST CHURCH OF GOD	85 CREEKSIDE DR
COASTSIDE BAPTIST CHURCH	555 SEYMOUR ST
COASTSIDE LUTHERAN CHURCH	900 CABRILLO HWY N
EKWULOBIA CATHOLIC DIOCESE	400 CHURCH ST
MARINERS COMMUNITY CHURCH	100 STONE PINE RD
MISSIONARY CHURCH	PO BOX 935
OUR LADY OF THE PILAR CATHOLIC CHURCH	400 CHURCH ST
PATHWAYS TO HEALING FOUNDATION	PO BOX 1106
PROTESTANT EPISCOPAL CHURCH IN THE DIOCESE OF CALIFORNIA	1590 CABRILLO HWY S
SAN FRANCISCO FIRE NER TAMID SOCIETY	297 EAGLE TRACE DR
THERAVADA BUDDHIST SOCIETY OF AMERICA	17450 CABRILLO HWY S
UNIVERSAL CHURCH OF LIGHT	44 CREEKSIDE DR

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What is the population of Half Moon Bay?

Half Moon Bay has a population of 11,454 residents and is located in California. The population density is 1,836 people per square mile, spread across 6.4 square miles. The median age of residents is 46.5 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 54% female and 46% male.

Is Half Moon Bay expensive to live in?

Half Moon Bay is slightly more expensive than average, with a cost of living index of 110.7 compared to the national baseline of 100. The median household income is $153,199, 104% above the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $1,467,000 (420% above the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $2,299 per month, above the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 9.6x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

Is Half Moon Bay safe?

Half Moon Bay is considered a very safe city with a violent crime rate of 9 per 100,000 residents, well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 905 per 100,000 (below the national average). Overall, Half Moon Bay receives a safety grade of C based on combined crime data.

What is the weather like in Half Moon Bay?

Half Moon Bay has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winter temperatures average 51°F in January, while summers reach an average of 59°F in July. The area receives 323 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 26.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median Air Quality Index (AQI) of 48.

How is the job market in Half Moon Bay?

The job market in Half Moon Bay is very strong, with unemployment at just 1.6% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $3,778. There are 31,186 business establishments in the area, including 2,143 restaurants and food service locations. The average commute time is 31 minutes, and 23.0% of workers work from home.

How much does housing cost in Half Moon Bay?

The median home value in Half Moon Bay is $1,467,000. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $1,534,250. For renters, the median monthly rent is $2,299. Fair market rent is $1,647 for a 1-bedroom and $2,053 for a 2-bedroom apartment. The homeownership rate is 72.8%. The average annual property tax is $17,586.

How are the schools in Half Moon Bay?

Schools in Half Moon Bay score 5.8 out of 10 on standardized testing, near the national average. 53.2% of adults in Half Moon Bay hold a bachelor's degree or higher, above the national average of 33.7%. 91.3% have completed high school. 23.6% hold a graduate or professional degree.

How healthy is Half Moon Bay?

The obesity rate in Half Moon Bay is 25.5% (below the national rate of 32.1%). 8.6% of adults are smokers. 18.1% are physically inactive. 22.3% of residents report depression. 8.0% lack health insurance. 99.5% of residents have access to exercise opportunities. The primary care physician ratio is 1:918.

What is transportation like in Half Moon Bay?

The average commute in Half Moon Bay is 31 minutes, longer than the national average of 28 minutes. 61.2% of workers drive alone to work, and 23.0% work from home.

What are the demographics of Half Moon Bay?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Half Moon Bay is 66% White, 0.8% Black or African American, 1.9% Hispanic or Latino. 67.5% of residents speak only English at home, while 32.5% speak Spanish. 6.8% of the population are military veterans. 9.9% of residents have a disability. 97.2% have health insurance coverage.

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