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San Francisco

Half Moon Bay

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  • B+
    Overall Grade
  • Town in California
  • 41 reviews
    B+
    Overall Niche Grade
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    1. Public Schools
      A-
    2. Crime & Safety
      NG
    3. Housing
      C-
    4. Nightlife
      B+
    5. Good for Families
      B+
    6. Diversity
      A
    7. Jobs
      B
    8. Weather
      A+
    9. Cost of Living
      D
    10. Health & Fitness
      A
    11. Outdoor Activities
      A
    12. Commute
      B-
    Half Moon Bay is a town in California with a population of 12,706. Half Moon Bay is in San Mateo County. Living in Half Moon Bay offers residents a sparse suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In Half Moon Bay there are a lot of restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many retirees live in Half Moon Bay and residents tend to have moderate political views. The public schools in Half Moon Bay are highly rated.
    About Half Moon Bay...
    Population
    12,706
    Town near
    San Francisco
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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $917,500
    National
    $184,700
    Median Rent
    $2,140
    National
    $949
    Area Feel
    Sparse Suburban
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      34%
    • Own
      66%
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    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    NG
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    National
    • Assault
      —
      282.7
    • Murder
      —
      6.1
    • Rape
      —
      40.7
    • Robbery
      —
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    National
    • Burglary
      —
      500.1
    • Theft
      —
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      —
      284
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    Residents

    Diversity
    A
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      9%
    • 10-17 years
      10%
    • 18-24 years
      6%
    • 25-34 years
      10%
    • 35-44 years
      14%
    • 45-54 years
      12%
    • 55-64 years
      17%
    • 65+ years
      21%
    Education Levels
    National
    • Master's degree or higher
      23%
      12%
    • Bachelor's degree
      25%
      19%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      23%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      17%
      28%
    • Less than high school diploma
      13%
      13%
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    Working in Half Moon Bay

    Jobs
    B
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $122,691
    National
    $55,322
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    Half Moon Bay Reviews

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    Blessed to grow up and live here. Half Moon Bay is a small town which means low crime and a kind community. It's also only 30-40 minutes from larger cities like San Mateo and San Francisco in case you need something that the stores in Half Moon Bay don't have. The combination of rolling hills/mountains and the Pacific Ocean coastline makes for over the top views on hikes and an extremely diverse bird population. There are beautiful backroads here and top notch farms. People give you a smile and a wave as you pass them walking down the street, all part of the beautiful community here. Locals are the best people ever as long as you don't drive below the speed limit on Highway 1!
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    Half Moon Bay is a beautiful beachside town. However, it has become a bit of a tourist trap. Traffic can be horrendous on weekends, and local shops all close around 5pm. If you need to run out for something at night, it'll have to be from Safeway or CVS. That being said, the scenery is gorgeous and the people are very friendly. It's nice for a day trip or a little getaway.
    Small town atmosphere where everyone knows and looks out for each other YET close to all the Bay Area has to offer in culture. By the ocean with wild shores , outstanding airport for small planes though jet could land if necessary, the organic farms are farm to table with MANY great restaurants.

    Great family area.......
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