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Moss Beach

California · 3,214 residents · 2.237 sq mi
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Moss Beach is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $110,540. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 65% since 2000. 56% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $963,400. With a median age of 44.6, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 41% more than the California median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 44.6
US median: 38.8
More educated
56% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,214
+65%since 2000
from 1,953 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
1,437 / sq mi
+65%since 2000
from 873 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
44.6
+8%since 2000
from 41.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K3K4K4K1990201020202024Moss Beach
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$110,540
−20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $91,992 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$53,564
+30%since 2000
from $41,283 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
67.0%
−12.2 ptssince 2009
from 79.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
8.6%
+4.2 ptssince 2000
from 4.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade11.6%
US avg: 10%
Arts, entertainment, food8.3%
US avg: 2%
Information7.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade5.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction5.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services2.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration1.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance1%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$963,400
+24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $515,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,120
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $1,646 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
85.1%
+2.1 ptssince 2000
from 83.0% in 2000
14.9% rent
Afford Score
8.7
+55%since 2000
from 5.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic85%(1,660)
Black0.1%(2)
Hispanic / Latino7.2%(141)
Asian2.2%(43)
Other0%
Diversity Score23.1%(452)
2020
White, non-Hispanic55.2%(1,774)
Black1%(32)
Hispanic / Latino33.9%(1,089)
Asian5%(161)
Other9.6%(308)
Diversity Score75.8%(2,436)
Diversity Score
76
+228%since 2000
from 23 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
55.9%
−7.5 ptssince 2000
from 63.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
87.0%
−11.7 ptssince 2000
from 98.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
21.8%
+0.6 ptssince 2000
from 21.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
31.0 min
+17%since 2000
from 26.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
54.2%
−15.6 ptssince 2009
from 69.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.1%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 3.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.5%
−0.4 ptssince 2011
from 0.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
62.2%
+1.2 ptssince 2011
from 61.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
52.3%
−29.1 ptssince 2009
from 81.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.8%
+6.9 ptssince 2009
from 42.9% in 2009
Female
50.2%
−6.9 ptssince 2009
from 57.1% in 2009
Foreign born
21.9%
+13.2 ptssince 2009
from 8.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.0%
−87.3 ptssince 2013
from 93.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Moss Beach, California?

Moss Beach, California has about 3,214 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Moss Beach, California?

The typical household in Moss Beach, California earns about $110,540 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Moss Beach, California expensive?

In Moss Beach, California, the median home is worth about $963,400, and the typical rent is about $2,120 a month.

How educated are people in Moss Beach, California?

About 55.9% of adults age 25 and over in Moss Beach, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Moss Beach, California?

About 8.6% of people in Moss Beach, California live below the federal poverty line.

Has Moss Beach, California grown since 1990?

Yes, Moss Beach, California has grown since 1990. The population has added about 185 residents, a change of about 6 percent over that period.

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