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Half moon bay, CA — ZIP 94019

Population: 14,419 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 94019 (Half moon bay, CA) is $1.57M — up 1.8% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $946,000 after a median 9 days on market. Typical rent runs $3,774/month. 5 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively High, with coastalflooding, drought, earthquake the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 13.3% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$1.57M

Median home value

+1.8%

1-year change

9

Median days on market

Relatively High

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$1.57M
1-year appreciation
+1.8%
3-year appreciation
+8.2%
5-year appreciation
+14.7%
10-year appreciation
+57.2%
All-time peak (2022-06)
$1.59M
House Price Index (state)
417.4 (-0.8% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$946,000
Median list price
$1.42M
Median price per sqft
$677
1-year sale-price change
-0.5%
Median days on market
9 days
Homes sold (recent period)
3
For-sale inventory
41
Sale-to-list ratio
100.9%
Active listings
1
1-year forecast
-1.5%
New listings (monthly)
10

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$3,774/mo
Studio fair-market rent
$1,495/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,869/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$2,330/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$3,029/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$3,495/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (High)
113.3 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
32.5¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$22.00/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
5
Elementary schools
2
Middle schools
1
High schools
2
Schools include
Alvin S. Hatch Elementary, El Granada Elementary, Half Moon Bay High, Manuel F. Cunha Intermediate, Pilarcitos Alternative High (Continuation)

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively High
Top hazards (county)
coastalFlooding, drought, earthquake, inlandFlooding, landslide
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coastalFlooding: Relatively High · drought: Relatively High · earthquake: Relatively High · heatWave: Relatively Moderate · inlandFlooding: Relatively High · landslide: Relatively High
FEMA flood zone
C
Flood risk level
Minimal
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 72% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
12.7%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Hewlett-Packard (620-640 Page Mill Road) (15.1 mi)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
56.0°F
Average high
63.0°F
Average low
49.0°F
Annual precipitation
40.8 in
Annual snowfall
0.7 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
10a (extreme annual low 30 to 35°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
31
Days with Good air quality
355
Days with Moderate air quality
8
Highest AQI recorded (year)
71

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
11.7 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
19,842
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
19,705

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
11
Nearest national park
Presidio of San Francisco (23 mi)
National parks include
Presidio of San Francisco, San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park, Fort Point National Historic Site
Airports within 30 mi
10
Nearest airport
Half Moon Bay Airport (HAF) (6 mi)
Nearest major airport
San Carlos Airport (SQL) (9 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
10
Hospitals include
ST ROSE HOSPITAL, PENINSULA MEDICAL CENTER, KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITAL - SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.8 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
105
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.3 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-4,745 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,979
Housing built before 1970
29.3%
Housing built 2000 or later
20.8%
Median annual property tax
$10,001
Mean commute to work
21 min
Households with broadband internet
81.5%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
390,970
Average weekly wage
$3,458
Top industries (by employment)
Professional Services, Information, Health Care
Annual residential building permits (county)
482

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

ZIP 94019State medianUS median
Median home value$1.57M$702,573$289,727
Median sale price$946,000$696,000$325,000
Median days on market9 days39 days51 days
Typical rent$3,774/mo$2,767/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$10,001$4,533$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in ZIP 94019?
$1.57M.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 94019?
$946,000.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 94019?
Median days on market: 9 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 94019?
Typical rent: $3,774/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 94019?
Overall risk: Relatively High (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: coastalFlooding, drought, earthquake, inlandFlooding, landslide.
Is ZIP 94019 in a flood zone?
Minimal (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone C.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 94019?
Risk to homes is higher than 72% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 94019?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 94019?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 94019?
5 schools (2 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is ZIP 94019 walkable?
Walkability index: 11.7/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in ZIP 94019?
Good. Median AQI: 31. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 94019?
Regional Price Parity: 113.3 (100 = US average) (High) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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