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Half Moon Bay
  • Town in California

Report Card

grade A minus
Overall Niche Grade
  1. Public Schools
    grade B+
  2. Crime & Safety
    grade unavailable
  3. Housing
    grade C minus
  4. Nightlife
    grade B+
  5. Good for Families
    grade B+
  6. Diversity
    grade A minus
  7. Jobs
    grade B+
  8. Weather
    grade A+
  9. Cost of Living
    grade D
  10. Health & Fitness
    grade A
  11. Outdoor Activities
    grade A minus
  12. Commute
    grade B minus

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Half Moon Bay is a town in California with a population of 11,792. Half Moon Bay is in San Mateo County and is one of the best places to live in California. 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 above average.

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About Half Moon Bay...
Population
11,792

Real Estate

Median Home Value
$1,265,300
National
$244,900
Median Rent
$2,047
National
$1,163
Area Feel
Sparse Suburban
Rent vs. Own
  • Rent
    31%
  • Own
    69%
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Crime & Safety

Crime & Safety
grade unavailable
Based on violent and property crime rates.
Violent Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
  • Assault
    No data available  
    national  282.7
  • Murder
    No data available  
    national  6.1
  • Rape
    No data available  
    national  40.7
  • Robbery
    No data available  
    national  135.5
Property Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
  • Burglary
    No data available  
    national  500.1
  • Theft
    No data available  
    national  2,042.8
  • Motor Vehicle Theft
    No data available  
    national  284

Residents

Diversity
grade A minus
Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
Age
  • <10 years
    11%
  • 10-17 years
    8%
  • 18-24 years
    12%
  • 25-34 years
    10%
  • 35-44 years
    10%
  • 45-54 years
    14%
  • 55-64 years
    16%
  • 65+ years
    20%
Education Levels
  • Master's degree or higher
    21%
    national  13%
  • Bachelor's degree
    29%
    national  21%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    25%
    national  29%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    13%
    national  26%
  • Less than high school diploma
    12%
    national  11%

Working in Half Moon Bay

Jobs
grade B+
Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
Median Household Income
$137,346
National
$69,021

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