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Half Moon Bay, CA
Full City Profile · California · San Mateo County County
Half Moon Bay, CA
At a Glance
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)
Is Half Moon Bay a Good Place to Live?
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 1.6% (56% 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 $1,534,250. 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.
Safety & Crime
Half Moon Bay reports 9 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 98% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 905/100K.
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. The area gets 323 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 26.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.