Livability Score

77
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities A+

There are lots of amenities close to this location.
Coffee (11) A+
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Granolas
Coffee Shop
Peet's Coffee
Coffee Shop
A.J.’s Drive Thru Coffee
Coffee Shop
Sam’s Coffee Shop
Coffee Shop
La Di Da
Coffee Shop
Fish N Fries
Coffee Shop
Garden Deli Cafe
Coffee Shop
Cafe Society
Coffee Shop
Nano's Yougurt Shack
Coffee Shop
The Barn
Coffee Shop
Ebbtide Espresso Bar
Coffee Shop
Outland Java Company
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (4) F
Coastal Arts League
Art Gallery
Light and Art
Art Gallery
Half Moon Bay Jail
Museum
Coastal Repertory Theatre
Theatre Arts
James Johnston House
Museum
Lemos Farm
Attraction
Food and Drink (8) F
Subway
Fast Food
Burger King
Fast Food
Baskin-Robbins
Sweets
McDonald's
Fast Food
Dunkin'
Fast Food
Taco Bell
Fast Food
San Benito House Restaurant and Saloon
Bar
Sam’s South Beach Bar
Bar
Unknown Name
Bar
Old Princeton Landing: Public House and Grill
Bar
Fitness (1) F
New Leaf Community Classroom
Community Centre
Groceries (7) A+
Andreotti Family Farm
Grocery Store
Safeway
Grocery Store
New Leaf Community Market
Grocery Store
Lucky
Grocery Store
Cunha's Country Grocery
Grocery Store
Half Moon Bay Bakery
Bakery
Unknown Name
Bakery
Parks (10) A+
Unknown Name
Playground
Oak Avenue Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Ocean View Avenue Park
Park
Half Moon Bay Skate Park
Park
Half Moon Bay Station Beach
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Frenchmans Creek Community Park
Park
Frenchmans Creek Community Park
Park
Smith Field Park
Park
Johnson House Historic Site
Park
Miranda Surf
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Shops (27) A+
Kibbles 'n Gifts
Pets
Image Beauty Salon
Hairdresser
Unknown Name
Convenience Store
More4Less
Convenience Store
7-Eleven
Convenience Store
Ace Hardware
Home Improvement
Gallery M
Gift Shop
Seascape Gifts
Gift Shop
Fog Town Toys
Toys
Mandala Treasure s
Gift Shop
Mizu Salon
Beauty
Olive Crush
Gift Shop
Cottontail & Co Children's Boutiqu
Clothing
Crow's Nest
Clothing
Coastside Books
Books
Pescadero II
Clothing
Mantia's Barber Shop
Hairdresser
The Squash Blossom
Clothing
Tokenz
Gift Shop
Personal FX
Gift Shop
Half Moon Bay Electric
Home Improvement
Goldworks
Fashion
Unknown Name
Mall
The Posh Moon
Gift Shop
Luzluna Imports
Gift Shop
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commute B+

Of all people who commute, 0.2% take public transportation in Half Moon Bay.
Public Transit Stops (43)
Stops & Stations A+
Strawflower Village Shopping Center
Bus Stop
North Cabrillo Highway & Grand Boulevard
Bus Stop
San Mateo Road & North Cabrillo Highway
Bus Stop
North Cabrillo Highway & Terrace Avenue
Bus Stop
Main Street & Lewis Foster Drive
Bus Stop
Kelly Street & Church Street
Bus Stop
Kelly Street & Church Street
Bus Stop
Main Street & San Mateo Road
Bus Stop
Main Street & Grandview Boulevard
Bus Stop
Main Street & San Mateo Road
Bus Stop
Main Street & Kehoe Avenue
Bus Stop
San Mateo Road & Main Street
Bus Stop
Main Street & Miramontes Street
Bus Stop
Main Street & Miramontes Street
Bus Stop
Ides Hall
Bus Stop
Ides Hall
Bus Stop
Hilltop Mobile Home Park
Bus Stop
Main Street & Spindrift Way
Bus Stop
Hilltop Mobile Home Park
Bus Stop
Main Street & Spindrift Way
Bus Stop
Main Street & Poplar Street
Bus Stop
Main Street & Poplar Street
Bus Stop
Main Street & Grove Street
Bus Stop
Main Street & Grove Street
Bus Stop
Main Street & Venice Boulevard
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
0.2% F
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cost of living F

The cost of living in Half Moon Bay is 237/100 - which is 70% higher than California.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. F
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax F
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crime A

Half Moon Bay crime rates are 1,083 per 100k, which is 62% lower than California
Property Crime
893 crimes per 100k A
Violent Crime
190 crimes per 100k A-
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employment A+

The median income in Half Moon Bay is $131,233 - which is 106% higher than California.
Med. Household Income
$131,233 A+
Unemployment Rate
0.8% A+
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health A+

There are many hospitals, police and fire stations.
Health & Safety (5)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. A
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Rite Aid
Pharmacy
Dr. Mark Heath
Doctor
Robert E. Moody, D.M.D.
Dentist
Coastside Fire Protection District Station 40
Fire Station
Coastside Fire Protection District Station 41
Fire Station
Air Quality
Median Air Quality B-
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housing B

Half Moon Bay home prices are $1,155,000 - which is 182% higher than California
Home Price
$1,155,000 A+
Home Appreciation Rate
33% A+
Home Affordability
8.8x (home price to income ratio) F
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schools C-

The Half Moon Bay graduation rate is 85% - which is 6% higher than California
School Test Scores
44% F
High School Grad. Rates
85% C
Elementary Schools (4) F
Alvin S. Hatch Elementary
Manuel F. Cunha Intermediate
Sea Crest School
El Granada Elementary
Wilkinson School
High Schools (2) D-
Pilarcitos Alternative High (Continuation)
Half Moon Bay High
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ratings B-

Half Moon Bay has an overall rating of 69% from 7 reviews.
User Reviews (2)
From AreaVibes B+
User Surveys (5)
From AreaVibes D
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Half Moon Bay, CA Area Guide

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Half Moon Bay Area Facts

  • Half Moon Bay has a Livability Score of 77/100, which is considered exceptional
  • Half Moon Bay crime rates are 62% lower than the California average
  • Cost of living in Half Moon Bay is 70% higher than the California average

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Nice coastal town to live in, with expensive housing. 3.5 rating By Anonymous ( Dec 07, 2018) This is a great community to raise your kids. There are 2 elementary schools in the immediate area (3 if you count Farllone View up in Montara, which is 15 minutes north), one middle-school (Cunha Intermediate), and one high school (HMB High). There are several fine dinning estab ...Read More lishments (personal favorite is Pasta Moon) and shopping centers. There are 3 taquerias (Tres Amigos is recommended), and 3 fast food places ("Jersey Joe's" is a coastside original specializing in Philly-style cheese-stakes), and 2 pizza places. The "favorite" sport of the town is soccer. (there are a few leagues for little kids and teens alike) The housing averages $900,000+, but compensate with beautiful architecture. The beach is nearby, while the Montara Trail is 15 miles north. The traffic is bad heading out of town in the evening; especially during the yearly "Pumpkin Festival" in mid-October. Another yearly tradition would be "The Dream Machines", an amazing car-show. Read Less
Half Moon Bay: Experience the Excitement! 4 rating By Anonymous ( May 28, 2018) Oh how I love this windy city! Half Moon Bay is a city full of life, entertainment, and great restaurants. In addition, the community is always friendly and welcoming. I lived in this city for two years before I had to relocate for work. Now that I reside two hours away from the ...Read More city, I still manage to visit several times a month to enjoy some amazing restaurants. Some of the best areas in Half Moon Bay to eat at are: Half Moon Bay Brewing, Sam’s Chowder House, and Monsoon Himalayan Cuisine.

These restaurants to name a few will make you fall in-love with Half Moon Bay. Half Moon Bay Brewing has some of the best brew in the state; in addition, they have a very relaxed dining area. If you want views of the ocean that take your breath away then look no further because Sam’s Chowder House has delicious food that compliments its ocean front dining. Speaking of delicious food Monsoon Himalayan Cuisine has some of the best curry dishes in all of Half Moon Bay. Read Less
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      A+ Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Half Moon Bay? Yes, there are lots of amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Unknown Name
      Oak Avenue Park
      Unknown Name
      Ocean View Avenue Park
      Half Moon Bay Skate Park
      Half Moon Bay Station Beach
      Unknown Name
      Frenchmans Creek Community Park

      Entertainment

      Coastal Arts League
      Light and Art
      Half Moon Bay Jail
      Coastal Repertory Theatre
      James Johnston House
      Lemos Farm

      Food & Drink

      Subway
      Burger King
      Baskin-Robbins
      McDonald's
      Dunkin'
      Taco Bell
      San Benito House Restaurant and Saloon
      Sam’s South Beach Bar

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Half Moon Bay? Of all people who commute, 0.2% take public transportation in Half Moon Bay.
      Drive to Work
      71%

      5% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      0%

      5% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      5%

      2% higher than the US average

      F Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Half Moon Bay? The cost of living in Half Moon Bay is 237/100 - which is 70% higher than California.
      Half Moon Bay
      237

      137% more expensive than average

      California
      140

      40% more expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      A Crime

      What is the crime rate in Half Moon Bay? Half Moon Bay crime rates are 1,083, which are 62% lower than California
      Total Crime
      1,083 per 100k people

      53% lower than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 93

      53% lower than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      10%

      Year over year crime is up

      A+ Employment

      What is the median income in Half Moon Bay? The median income in Half Moon Bay is $131,233 which is 106% higher than California.
      Median household income
      $131,233137% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $70,090135% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      1%

      82% lower than the US average

      A Health & Safety

      Is Half Moon Bay a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are many hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Pharmacies

      Rite Aid
      CVS Pharmacy

      Doctors

      Dr. Mark Heath

      B Housing

      What are Half Moon Bay home prices? Half Moon Bay home prices are $1,155,000 - which is 182% higher than California
      Median home value
      $1,155,000525% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $1,928103% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      67%

      5% higher than the US average

      C- Schools

      Does Half Moon Bay have good schools? The Half Moon Bay graduation rate is 85% - which is 6% higher than California
      High school grad. rates
      85%

      2% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      44%

      8% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      20:1

      24% higher than the US average

      B- User Ratings

      Is Half Moon Bay a good place to live? Half Moon Bay has an overall rating of 69% from 7 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      69%

      7 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      75%

      2 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      55%

      5 total surveys

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