Moss Beach, CA

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 5/10
directions_run Walkability 4/10
directions_bus Transit 4/10
directions_car Commute 6/10
home Housing 1/10
visibility Safety 9/10
local_library Schools 6/10
local_airport Airports 8/10
school Colleges 7/10
accessibility Hospitals 8/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Challenging for Cyclists. Limited bike lanes or paths and challenging road conditions make biking difficult, suitable for only the most determined cyclists.
directions_run Walkability
Walkability Challenges. Walking is possible for a few errands, but most trips require driving or other transportation due to distance or infrastructure limitations.
directions_car Commute
Average Commutes. Travel times and convenience are typical, with some challenges during peak hours or in certain areas.
directions_bus Transit
Limited Options. Public transportation is present but inconsistent or poorly connected, often requiring reliance on other travel methods.
home Housing
Highly Expensive. Housing and rent costs are extremely high, contributing to a significantly elevated overall cost of living.
visibility Safety
Generally Safe. Crime rates are below average, with only occasional incidents, making the area a relatively secure place to live.
local_airport Airports
Very Accessible. Reaching the airport is easy and manageable, suitable for most travel needs.
accessibility Hospitals
Well-Served. A good range of reputable hospitals and healthcare providers are easily accessible, ensuring reliable medical services.
school Colleges
Moderately Accessible. Colleges are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be more limited in number or quality.
local_library Schools
Strong Performance. Well-regarded schools with above-average academic outcomes, dependable graduation success, and solid support for college preparation.

Residents

Population
3,016 332.4M (US)
Median Age
44.3 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
67.8% 64% (US)
College-Educated
51.1% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$128,333 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
90.3% 88% (US)
Average Commute
32 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
5.2% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$1,112,900 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$1,245 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$2,603 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
90.9% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

San Mateo County
3
San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont Metro Area
5
California
5

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

San Mateo County
4
San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont Metro Area
7
California
5

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 4 0 50
Feb 4 0 52
Mar 3 0 55
Apr 1 0 57
May 1 0 60
Jun 0 0 63
Jul 0 0 65
Aug 0 0 65
Sep 0 0 65
Oct 1 0 61
Nov 2 0 55
Dec 4 0 50

Hazards

Coastal Flood Risk

Inland Flood Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a true purple area, with voters evenly split, with 48% of residents leaning left and 46% leaning right. However, Hillary Clinton carried the area by a wide margin in the 2016 presidential election.

Liberal (48%) (46%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 39%
Hillary Clinton 56%
Other 5%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 16, CA State Senate District 13, CA Assembly District 23, CA
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Schools

Wilkinson School
2 miles, SE
El Granada Elementary
2 miles, SE • 2.8 star
Farallone View Elementary
2 miles, N • 2.3 star
Half Moon Bay High
5 miles, SE • 4.1 star
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Colleges

Skyline College
8 miles, NE • 2.3 star
College of San Mateo
9 miles, E • 1.9 star
Unitek College
10 miles, NE
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Hospitals

Peninsula Medical Center
8 miles, E • 5 star
San Mateo Medical Center
11 miles, E • 2.3 star
Seton Medical Center
12 miles, NE • 3.2 star
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Airports

San Francisco International Airport
10 miles, NE • 4.6 star
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