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Moss Beach

City in California, United States

Overview

Moss Beach is a quiet coastal community on the San Mateo Peninsula, known for its rugged coastline, beautiful beaches, and remarkable marine life. The town blends natural beauty with a laid-back, small-town feel, making it a peaceful retreat from the urban bustle of nearby San Francisco.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
United States
State
California
Population
Time Zone
America/Los_Angeles
Coordinates
37.53°, -122.51°

Key Metrics

Safety Score
83
Female Safety
80
LGBTQ+ Safety
85
Traffic Safety
77
Food Safety
98
Monthly Cost
$4,810
Local Cost
$3,480
Local Income
$5,300
Cashless
85
English
100
Temperature
13.1°C
Summer Avg
14.8°C
Winter Avg
10.9°C
Record High
34.4°C
Record Low
2.3°C
Humidity
83%
Precipitation
515 mm
Internet Speed
237 Mbps
Upload
19 Mbps
Latency
19 ms
City Vibrancy
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
5
Walk Score
5
Footways
9.0
Airport
HAF
Distance
2 km

Frequently Asked Questions

Data sources

Source-backed data

NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-21.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 29 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-09.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.

Estimated data

Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 60/100.

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