Half Moon Bay, CA
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics
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Half Moon Bay, California Info Snack
Table Of Contents
Population
12,583
Unemployment
1.3%
Poverty
7.6%
Median Home
$1,155,000
Median Income
$131,233
Median Rent
$1,928
Half Moon Bay SnackAbility
7
Overall SnackAbility
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
9.5/10
Housing
10
Affordability
6
Diversity
9
Safety
N/A
Amenities
8.5
Education
8
Commute
4
Half Moon Bay, CA Cost Of Living
200
Half Moon Bay's Overall Cost Of Living
Half Moon Bay's Overall Cost Of Living
2.0x
Higher Than The National Average
Higher Than The National Average
| Living Expense | Half Moon Bay | California | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 200 | 140 | 100 | |
| Services | 125 | 112 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 129 | 113 | 100 | |
| Health | 127 | 115 | 100 | |
| Housing | 359 | 198 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 148 | 134 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 138 | 126 | 100 | |
Half Moon Bay, CA Photos
Source: Public Domain
Source: Wikipedia User BrokenSphere | GFDL
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Rankings for Half Moon Bay in California
Map Of Half Moon Bay, CA
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Population over time in Half Moon Bay
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 12,583 | -1.0% |
| 2019 | 12,706 | 1.1% |
| 2018 | 12,565 | 2.3% |
| 2017 | 12,281 | 1.9% |
| 2016 | 12,052 | 2.1% |
| 2015 | 11,803 | 2.1% |
| 2014 | 11,555 | 1.6% |
| 2013 | 11,372 | 1.3% |
| 2012 | 11,228 | 0.9% |
| 2011 | 11,126 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Half Moon Bay
| Race | Half Moon Bay | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 60.8% | 36.5% | 60.1% |
| African American | 0.4% | 5.4% | 12.2% |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Asian | 6.2% | 14.6% | 5.6% |
| Hawaiian | 0.2% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.2% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Two Or More | 4.0% | 3.4% | 2.8% |
| Hispanic | 28.2% | 39.1% | 18.2% |
Gender in Half Moon Bay
| Gender | Half Moon Bay | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.9% | 50.3% | 50.8% |
| Male | 46.1% | 49.7% | 49.2% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Half Moon Bay for adults over 25
| Education | Half Moon Bay | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 8.0% | 8.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 4.0% | 7.0% | 7.0% |
| High School / GED | 13.0% | 20.0% | 27.0% |
| Some College | 15.0% | 21.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 7.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 30.0% | 22.0% | 20.0% |
| Master's Degree | 16.0% | 9.0% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 3.0% | 3.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 4.0% | 2.0% | 1.0% |
Household Income For Half Moon Bay, California
| Income | Half Moon Bay | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 2.2% | 4.7% | 5.8% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 5.3% | 3.9% | 4.1% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 2.7% | 6.9% | 8.5% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 3.0% | 7.1% | 8.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 6.6% | 10.0% | 12.0% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 8.6% | 15.3% | 17.2% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 8.1% | 12.3% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 22.7% | 17.1% | 15.6% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 11.6% | 9.4% | 7.1% |
| $200,000 or more | 29.3% | 13.3% | 8.3% |
