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Half Moon Bay, CA
Full City Profile · California · San Mateo County County
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
B
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
F
Affordability
1.2 / 5.0
$1,467,000 home value, $2,299/mo rent
C
Safety
2.0 / 5.0
9 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
53.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$1,467,000
420% above
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$2,299/mo
98% above
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
72.8%
11% above US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
4,719
Median year built: 1980
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$1,467,000
Zillow (ZHVI)
$1,534,250
Median Sale Price
$1,475,000
Median List Price
$1,249,000
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
72.8%
Owner-Occupied
27.2%
Renter-Occupied
US avg: 65.4% owner-occupied
Fair Market Rents (HUD FY2026)
Studio
$1,513/mo
1 Bedroom
$1,647/mo
2 Bedroom
$2,053/mo
3 Bedroom
$2,752/mo
4 Bedroom
$3,165/mo
Census median rent:
$2,299/mo
Market Indicators (Redfin)
Median Days on Market
25 days
Sale-to-List Ratio
1.0%
Buyers market
Homes Sold
12
Price Drops
16.7%
of listings with price reduction
Price Per Sq Ft
$760
Active Inventory
12
homes for sale
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
27.6%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
11% below US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1980
Average age of housing stock: 46 years
Homeownership Rate
72.8%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $1,467,000 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,534,250 |
| Median Sale Price | $1,475,000 |
| Median List Price | $1,249,000 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $760 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $2,299 |
| FMR Studio | $1,513 |
| FMR 1-Bedroom | $1,647 |
| FMR 2-Bedroom | $2,053 |
| FMR 3-Bedroom | $2,752 |
| FMR 4-Bedroom | $3,165 |
Market
| Days on Market | 25 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 1.0% |
| Price Drops | 16.7% |
| Homes Sold | 12 |
| Active Inventory | 12 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $760 |
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 72.8% |
| Renter-Occupied | 27.2% |
| Homeownership Rate | 72.8% |
| Total Housing Units | 4,719 |
| Median Year Built | 1980 |
| Rent Burden | 27.6% |