Half Moon Bay property tax, in one number.
Half of Half Moon Bay homeowners pay $10,000 or more a year in property tax, on a median home value of $1,549,500. The Census Bureau stops counting at $10,000, so the real median bill is higher and the effective rate of at least 0.65% is a floor.
Estimate my taxHalf Moon Bay at a glance
Five numbers that shape a typical property tax bill here.
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Enter a home value to see a typical yearly bill at Half Moon Bay's average effective rate, or pick another area.
- Mortgage holders pay more.Homes with a mortgage paid a median $10,000+, versus $5,360 for homes owned outright, often because they're newer, higher-value or more recently reassessed.
- Share of income.The median bill equals about 6.3% of the median household income of $157,884. Because reported bills stop at $10,000, the real share is higher.
The data, charted
Effective rate compared
Owners vs renters
Cities in San Mateo County
Half Moon Bay compared
| Area | Median tax | Home value | Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Half Moon Bay | $10,000+ | $1,549,500 | 0.65%+ |
| San Mateo County | $9,519 | $1,559,600 | 0.61% |
| California | $5,124 | $734,700 | 0.70% |
| United States | $3,119 | $332,700 | 0.94% |
Other cities in San Mateo County
Effective property tax rates nearby.
Nearby
- San Mateo County0.61% · $9,519
- East Palo Alto0.70% · $7,700
- Pacifica0.63% · $7,933
- San Mateo0.62%+ · $10,000+
- South San Francisco0.61% · $7,283
- Daly City0.58% · $6,442
- Redwood City0.55% · $9,935
- Foster City0.54%+ · $10,000+
- Millbrae0.52% · $9,996
- San Bruno0.51% · $6,212
- San Carlos0.50%+ · $10,000+
- Menlo Park0.50%+ · $10,000+
- Burlingame0.50%+ · $10,000+
- Alameda County0.78% · $8,474
- San Francisco County0.71% · $9,862
- Santa Clara County0.67%+ · $10,000+
- Santa Cruz County0.64% · $6,538
Good to know
What is the property tax rate in Half Moon Bay?
At least 0.65%. The median homeowner pays $10,000 or more a year on a $1,549,500 home. The Census Bureau caps reported taxes at $10,000, so the true median bill and rate are higher (ACS 2020–2024).
Why is my bill different from this estimate?
Your bill depends on your home's assessed value from the county assessor, the exact taxing units where you live (county, city, school district, special districts) and any exemptions you get. These figures are medians across all owner-occupied homes, not a bill for any address.
How current is this data?
It comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024, the latest release. Homeowners report the taxes they paid, so the numbers lag current bills by one to two years. We update the site when the Census Bureau publishes new estimates each December.
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