At a Glance
Median Income
$153,199
$81,034 per capita
Home Value
$1,467,000
Zillow: $1,535,358
Median Rent
$2,299/mo
27.6% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
53.2%
91.3% high school+
Unemployment
2.5%
2.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
25.5%
8.6% smoking rate
How Half Moon Bay Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Half Moon Bay's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Half Moon Bay a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.7 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Half Moon Bay residents earn a median household income of $153,199 , which is 104% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $81,034. The unemployment rate stands at 2.5% (31% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 31,186 business establishments, including 2,143 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
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 at $1,535,358. Median rent is $2,299/month, with 27.6% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 110.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1980.
Education
53.2% of adults in Half Moon Bay hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(58% above the national average).
91.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Half Moon Bay has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C).
Winters average 51°F in January while summers reach 59°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 26.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 27.
Data Overview
People
Population11,454
Median Age46.5 yrs
Density1,836/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born20.8%
Veterans6.8%
Economy
A+
Median Income$153,199
Per Capita$81,034
Unemployment2.5%
Poverty2.3%
County GDP$217,018M
Avg Weekly Wage$3,778
Housing
F
Home Value$1,467,000
Rent$2,299
Ownership72.8%
Zillow$1,535,358
Housing Units4,719
Rent Burden27.6%
Health
Obesity25.5%
Diabetes8.0%
Smoking8.6%
Heart Disease4.4%
Premature Death4,006/100K
Climate
Avg Temp55°F
Rain26.0 in/yr
AQI27 (Good)
Elevation39 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+53.2%
High School+91.3%
Graduate+23.6%
School Score5.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 23% / D 74%
Commute31 min
Broadband95.4%
Internet Speed170 Mbps
EV Stations12
Libraries34
Did You Know?
The median home in Half Moon Bay was built in 1980.
23.0% work from home.
The nearest airport is San Francisco International (11 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.493 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
10.0% of the population has a disability.
20.8% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 170 Mbps.
There are 2,143 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 43 fatal vehicle crashes.