Half Moon Bay
- A-Overall Grade
- Town in California
- 37 reviews
- Public SchoolsB+
- Crime & SafetyNG
- HousingC-
- NightlifeB
- Good for FamiliesB+
- DiversityA
- JobsB+
- WeatherA+
- Cost of LivingD+
- Health & FitnessA
- Outdoor ActivitiesA
- CommuteB+
Real Estate
Median Home Value
$774,000
National
$184,700Median Rent
$2,032
National
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Half Moon Bay Rankings
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Crime & Safety
Crime & Safety
NG
Based on violent and property crime rates.
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Residents
Diversity
A
Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
Median Household Income
$106,211
National
$55,322Children
14%
Top Public Schools Serving Half Moon Bay
- A-
Half Moon Bay High School
- Cabrillo Unified School District, CA
- 9-12
- 146 reviews
- A-
Kings Mountain Elementary School
- Cabrillo Unified School District, CA
- K-5
- 1 review
- B
Farallone View Elementary School
- Cabrillo Unified School District, CA
- K-5
- B
Alvin S. Hatch Elementary School
- Cabrillo Unified School District, CA
- K-5
- B
Manuel F. Cunha Intermediate
- Cabrillo Unified School District, CA
- 6-8
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Half Moon Bay Reviews
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Half moon bay has always been a small town. The locals take pride in being locals and remaining the same . As for change , they do not settle well. However , if I could change that, I would . We live in a beautiful community with the beaches and view, which could be shared by everyone . Also, locals like keeping the coast limited to new buildings and new residents. Which enables local work. I think if we developed more businesses, there would be less people unemployed. I just want to see everyone succeed in my community.
It's a pretty place to live but the people here are horrible. Especially in the public schools. The school district will constantly disappoint anyone not in a sport or anyone who isn't popular. Let's not forget about the 'gang violence' between the red gang and the blue gang, which are just people who want to act like they're tough and do stupid things to prove it. They're basically wanabe crypts and bloods
Half Moon Bay is a really quiet, small city; very easy going and relaxing for the most part. It is a very small city however, and very distant from large cities. As a teenager, I had a fun time going to the beach and I felt very safe walking in the street at any time of day as the crime rate is very low; however I also struggled when it came to going to the mall, the movies, as public transit hours are limited and the closest mall or theater is about a half an hour drive away. Also, traffic can get horrible due to storms in the winter and spring, and tourism in the summer.