City

Half Moon Bay, CA

1 ZIP code  ·  San Mateo County  ·  California

👥14,754Population
💰$153,272Median HH Income▲ 101% above avg
🎂45.9Median Age
🏠$1,509,300Median Home Value▲ 441% above avg
🎓64.8%College Grads▲ 67% above avg
📊3.5%Unemployment▼ 28% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 47.1% Female 52.9% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 61.6%Hispanic: 29.5%Black: 0.5%Asian: 3.9%Other: 4.5%Race
White61.6%
Hispanic29.5%
Black0.5%
Asian3.9%
Other4.5%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
15%
18–24
9%
25–44
20%
45–64
29%
65+
11%

Key Indicators

Median Age45.9 yrs
Avg HH Size2.76
Below Poverty6.8% ▼ 32% below avg
College Grads64.8% ▲ 67% above avg
Unemployment3.5% ▼ 28% below avg
No HS Diploma328 (3.4%)
HS Graduate1,263 (13.2%)
Some College689 (7.2%)
Associates1,104 (11.5%)
Bachelors969 (10.1%)
Graduate Degree5,250 (54.7%)

Education

No HS: 3.4%HS Grad: 13.2%Some College: 7.2%Associates: 11.5%Bachelors: 10.1%Graduate: 54.7%Edu
No HS3.4%
HS Grad13.2%
Some College7.2%
Associates11.5%
Bachelors10.1%
Graduate54.7%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 76%Renter: 24%Tenure
Owner76.0%
Renter24.0%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
3%
$50k–$100k
1%
$100k–$150k
0%
$150k–$200k
1%
$200k–$300k
2%
$300k–$500k
6%
Over $500k
86%

Financials

Median HH Income$153,272 ▲ 101% above avg
Median Home Value$1,509,300 ▲ 441% above avg
Home/Income Ratio9.8x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,977/mo
Total Housing Units5,849
Vacant Units550

Income Distribution

Under $25k
8%
$25k–$50k
6%
$50k–$75k
7%
$75k–$100k
7%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
15%
Over $200k
38%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
66%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
5%
Work From Home
28%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
24%
15–30 min
19%
30–45 min
22%
Over 45 min
35%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
9%
1960s–1970s
22%
1980s–1990s
14%
2000+
53%
About Half Moon Bay, CA

Half Moon Bay is a city in California, located in San Mateo County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 14,754 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 45.9 years.

Economically, Half Moon Bay is a affluent community. The median household income of $153,272 is more than double the national average. Approximately 6.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.5%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Half Moon Bay is among the most expensive housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $1,509,300, which is more than double the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,977 per month. Homeownership is high at 76.0%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Half Moon Bay is highly educated. 64.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — significantly above the national average. The community is majority White (61.63%).

Half Moon Bay, CA offers residents above-average earning potential within California.

ZIP Codes in Half Moon Bay
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
94019 14,754 $153,272 $1,509,300 $1,977 3.5% 64.8% 76.0%