Homeowners in Half Moon Bay, California paid a median $10,000+ a year in property tax on a median home worth $1,549,500, an effective rate of at least about 0.65% (Census 2020–2024).
0.61%San Mateo County overall
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Effective rate
Median tax paid per year
Tax on a home in Half Moon Bay
At the local 0.65%+ effective rate
| Home value | Estimated yearly tax | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| $150,000 | $968 | $81 |
| $250,000 | $1,614 | $134 |
| $350,000 | $2,259 | $188 |
| $500,000 | $3,227 | $269 |
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates, tables B25103 (median real estate taxes paid), B25077 (median home value), B25003, B25088, B19013 and B01003. These are 2020–2024 medians reported by owner-occupants, not 2026 tax bills or official mill rates. The effective rate here is median tax ÷ median home value. Actual bills depend on assessed value, exemptions (homestead, senior, veteran) and local levies. Check with your county assessor or treasurer. Not tax advice.
Major Cities & Counties in California
Largest by population (Census ACS 2020–2024). Property tax for each:
- Los Angeles pop. 3,857,263
- San Diego pop. 1,389,526
- San Jose pop. 990,138
- San Francisco pop. 830,235
- Fresno pop. 545,970
- Sacramento pop. 528,706
- Long Beach pop. 455,548
- Oakland pop. 439,418
- Bakersfield pop. 411,986
- Anaheim pop. 344,521
- Los Angeles County pop. 9,808,667
- San Diego County pop. 3,288,774
- Orange County pop. 3,165,820
- Riverside County pop. 2,478,600
- San Bernardino County pop. 2,197,104
- Santa Clara County pop. 1,902,047
- Alameda County pop. 1,649,473
- Sacramento County pop. 1,594,006
- Contra Costa County pop. 1,165,012
- Fresno County pop. 1,016,725
Frequently asked questions
What is the property tax rate in Half Moon Bay, California?
Homeowners in Half Moon Bay, California paid a median $10,000+ a year in property tax on a median home worth $1,549,500, an effective rate of at least about 0.65% (Census 2020–2024).
How much is property tax on a $250,000 home in Half Moon Bay?
About $1,614 a year at the 0.65% median effective rate. Exemptions such as homestead can lower it.
Is property tax in Half Moon Bay higher than the rest of California?
Half Moon Bay ranks #341 lowest of 895 California places we track. The statewide effective rate is 0.70%. San Mateo County overall is 0.61%.