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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.
In Half Moon Bay, about 51% of adults are married.
You'll notice more men than women in Half Moon Bay compared to most places.
In 2000, Half Moon Bay had a median family income of $92,204. People in Half Moon Bay generally have good earning power. In the city, try going next door to borrow a cup of sugar or an inkjet printer cartridge -- home offices are quite common in the city. This city has lots of successful singles.
Residents of Half Moon Bay gave more campaign money ($61,425) to John Kerry than to the other people running for President in 2004. Residents gave more to the Democratic party than any of the others.
Half Moon Bay is generally a safe place not overly troubled by crime.
Owners occupy 76% of the housing units in Half Moon Bay. Residents here pay higher tax bills for their homes, which generally means better schools and other local services.
In Half Moon Bay, 87% of commuters drive to work. Half Moon Bay is more walker- and bicycle-friendly than most places its size.
Half Moon Bay strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in California):
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Well-Paid Single Men (vs. Peers) | Top 2% |  |
| Median Family Income (vs. Peers) | Top 7% | |
| Walking and Biking to Work (vs. Peers) | Top 8% | |
| Well-Paid Single Women (vs. Peers) | Top 10% | |
| Racial Diversity (vs. Peers) | Top 14% | |
| Low Violent Crime (vs. State) | Top 18% | |
Comparing Half Moon Bay to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in California (State):
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| Working at Home | | |
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| Affordability of Rents | | |
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
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| Low Property Crime | | |
| Low Violent Crime | | |
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