At a Glance
Median Income
$128,333
$53,880 per capita
Home Value
$1,112,900
Zillow: $1,484,129
Violent Crime
234/100K
1,639/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
51.1%
81.7% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
1.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
25.1%
8.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
57°F
317 sunny days/yr
How Moss Beach Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Moss Beach's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Moss Beach a Good Place to Live?
B
3.2 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Moss Beach residents earn a median household income of $128,333 , which is 71% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $53,880. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.2% 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 Moss Beach is $1,112,900 , 295% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $1,484,129. The cost of living index is 110.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1972.
Safety & Crime
Moss Beach reports 234 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 38% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,639/100K.
Education
51.1% of adults in Moss Beach hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(52% above the national average).
81.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Moss Beach has an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C).
Winters average 52°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July. The area gets 317 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 31.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.
Data Overview
People
Population3,016
Median Age44.3 yrs
Density1,346/mi²
Male / Female53% / 48%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans1.7%
Economy
A+
Median Income$128,333
Per Capita$53,880
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty1.2%
County GDP$217,018M
Avg Weekly Wage$3,778
Housing
D
Home Value$1,112,900
Rent
Ownership96.6%
Zillow$1,484,129
Housing Units1,168
Rent Burden51.0%
Crime
F
Violent234/100K
Property1,639/100K
Health
Obesity25.1%
Diabetes7.9%
Smoking8.1%
Heart Disease4.4%
Premature Death4,006/100K
Climate
Avg Temp57°F
Sunny Days317/yr
Rain31.9 in/yr
AQI48 (Good)
Elevation44 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+51.1%
High School+81.7%
Graduate+17.1%
School Score5.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 23% / D 74%
Commute29 min
Broadband92.0%
Internet Speed170 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries34
Did You Know?
The median home in Moss Beach was built in 1972.
18.3% work from home.
The nearest airport is San Francisco International (10 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.493 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
10.4% of the population has a disability.
13.6% 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.
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