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Half Moon Bay, California

Introduction to Half Moon Bay, California

Half Moon Bay, California, in San Mateo county, is 8 miles SW of San Mateo, California (center to center) and 21 miles S of San Francisco, California. The city is located in the San Francisco metropolitan area. Half Moon Bay has a population of 11,842.

Half Moon Bay History

Half Moon Bay had its beginnings as an agricultural community. It started developing significantly only in the 1840s. At that time it was known as San Benito, later the name was changed to Spanishtown. The present name of Half Moon Bay was adopted by the area in 1874. It began progressing rapidly only after World War II and was incorporated in 1959.

Half Moon Bay and nearby Attractions

  • Ocean View Park
  • Half Moon Bay Brewing Company
  • Montara Mountain
  • Half Moon Bay State Beach
  • San Gregorio State Beach

Things To Do In Half Moon Bay

Popular activities in Half Moon Bay include fishing, horse riding, golf and kite surfing. One can avail of whale watching cruises from the Pillar Point Harbor. Half Moon Bay is also famous for the Mavericks surf contest, where people have been known to surf against waves that have been as high as fifty feet. The city hosts an Art and Pumpkin Festival every October.

Half Moon Bay Transportation

San Francisco International serves as the local airport.

Half Moon Bay Higher Education

The college of San Mateo is the nearest institution.

High Points

Half Moon Bay strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in California):

CategoryTrophy
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)
Top 2%trophyHalf Moon Bay Well-Paid Single Men
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)
Top 7%Half Moon Bay Median Family Income
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)
Top 8%Half Moon Bay Walking and Biking to Work
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)
Top 10%Half Moon Bay Well-Paid Single Women
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)
Top 14%Half Moon Bay Racial Diversity
Low Violent Crime
(vs. State)
Top 18%Half Moon Bay Low Violent Crime

Comparative Profile of Half Moon Bay, CA

Comparing Half Moon Bay to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in California (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Well-Paid Single Men1010
Male Share of the Population1010
Well-Paid Single Women109
Racial Diversity95
Age of the Population78
Children Under 5 Years Old33
Senior Citizens24
Female Share of the Population11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size85
Portion of People Married87

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Median Family Income109
College Educated Adults88
People in Middle Class or Better88
People Above Poverty78

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home109
Walking and Biking to Work109
Public Transportation Use75
Short Commute Times22

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing98
Housing Recently Built87
People Living Alone47
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals42
Affordability of Property Taxes21
Affordability of Rents11

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime78
Low Violent Crime79

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