Half Moon Bay, California Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates
The population of Half Moon Bay, California is 11,454 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 461st-largest city in California. The median household income is $153,199, the median home value is $1,467,000, and the median age is 46.5.
The population has declined 0.2% since 2010 (11,345 → 11,324).
11,454
Population
1835
People / sq mi
$153,199
Median Income
$1,467,000
Median Home Value
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Half Moon Bay covers 6.2 sq mi of land at 1835 people per square mile.
About Half Moon Bay, CA
Housing cost is the defining feature of Half Moon Bay: the median home is valued at $1,467,000. With 11,454 residents, Half Moon Bay is a city in California.
Income is a real outlier — the median household pulls in $153,199, putting Half Moon Bay near the top of US cities. Very few residents live in poverty — 2.3%, below the national 12.4%. Real estate commands a premium here — a median home value of $1,467,000, with typical rent around $2,299.
About 53.2% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor’s degree, above the 35.0% national figure. Remote work is on the higher side at 23.0%, above the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 31 minutes each way.
High housing values reframe the income picture in Half Moon Bay — even solid earnings stretch less against home prices and rents at this level.
Half Moon Bay city Population History (2010-2024)
The city of Half Moon Bay city had a population of 11,345 in 2010 and 11,324 in 2024, a -0.2% growth over 14 years. The peak was 12,974 in 2018. Average annual growth rate: 0.03%.
11,324
Population (2024)
11,345
Population (2010)
12,974
Peak (2018)
0.03%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 11,345 |
| 2011 | 11,501 |
| 2012 | 11,677 |
| 2013 | 12,054 |
| 2014 | 12,355 |
| 2015 | 12,657 |
| 2016 | 12,761 |
| 2017 | 12,840 |
| 2018 | 12,974 |
| 2019 | 12,932 |
| 2020 | 11,767 |
| 2021 | 11,377 |
| 2022 | 11,230 |
| 2023 | 11,222 |
| 2024 | 11,324 |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 66.0% |
| Black or African American | 0.8% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1.9% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
Economy & Income
$153,199
Median Household Income
$81,034
Per Capita Income
2.3%
Poverty Rate
1.6%
Unemployment Rate
Housing
$1,467,000
Median Home Value
$2,299
Median Rent
72.8%
Owner-Occupied
Education
91.3%
High School+
53.2%
Bachelor's+
Commute
0.0%
Drive Alone
61.2%
Public Transit
23.0%
Work From Home
31.3 min
Avg Commute
Community Profile
20.3%
Foreign Born
67.4%
Non-English at Home
6.8%
Veterans
10.0%
With Disability
96.4%
Health Insurance
96.9%
Internet Access
Employment by Industry
| Finance, Insurance & Real Estate | 23.8% |
| Professional, Scientific & Management | 19.2% |
| Education, Health Care & Social Services | 8.5% |
| Construction | 7.0% |
| Public Administration | 6.6% |
| Information | 6.1% |
| Manufacturing | 5.6% |
| Arts, Entertainment & Food Services | 5.1% |
| Retail Trade | 4.7% |
| Transportation & Warehousing | 1.4% |
| Agriculture & Mining | 0.9% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Half Moon Bay, California has a population of 11,454 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 461st-largest city in California.
The median household income in Half Moon Bay, California is $153,199, with 2.3% of residents living below the federal poverty level.
The median home value in Half Moon Bay, California is $1,467,000, with median monthly rent at $2,299 and a homeownership rate of 72.8%.
The median age in Half Moon Bay, California is 46.5 years. The population is 46.0% male and 54.0% female.
The population has declined 0.2% since 2010 (11,345 → 11,324).
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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.