Half Moon Bay, CA
Homes in 94019: what they're like and what they need
Quick answer
Half of the 5,745 homes in 94019 (Half Moon Bay) were built before 1979, and 51% before 1980. Gas heats 72% of them, and owners live in 74%. Homes like these usually need a heat pump in place of the gas furnace, a panel check before adding an EV charger or heat pump, and earthquake bolting and bracing.
Updated November 2026 · Sources: US Census ACS 2020-2024
A plain-English report on the 5,745 homes in ZIP 94019, from public Census and city data, with the repairs and upgrades homes like these usually need.
1979
Typical home built
51%
Built before 1980
72%
Heat with gas
74%
Owner-occupied
What homes in 94019 usually need
Gas furnace to heat pump
72% of homes in 94019 heat with gas. A heat pump replaces the furnace and adds AC, and local utility rebates often cover a large share.
Electrical panel check before an EV charger or heat pump
51% of homes here were built before 1980, when panels were often sized for much less load. Check yours before adding big electric items.
Earthquake bolting and bracing
Houses built before 1980 on raised foundations are the ones California's Earthquake Brace + Bolt program offers grants for. Check whether your home qualifies.
Lead-safe painting and remodeling
About 47% of homes here are older than 1978. Painters and remodelers working on them must follow EPA lead-safe rules (RRP certification).
Roof and gutters before the rains
Half the homes here were built before 1980. Most roofs last 20-30 years, so many are on their second or third. Clean gutters and a roof check before winter storms prevent most leaks.
Older pipes and sewer lines
16% of homes here are from the 1950s or earlier, when galvanized supply pipes and clay or cast-iron sewer lines were common. A camera inspection of the sewer line is cheap insurance.
When homes in 94019 were built
70% are detached houses. 20% heat with electricity. Median owner-reported value: $1,556,800.
Rebates for 94019 homes
- WestLight Energy rebates (WestLight Energy (San Mateo County electricity provider, formerly Peninsula Clean Energy))
- BayREN home energy programs (Bay Area Regional Energy Network (9 Bay Area counties))
- Switch Is On incentive finder (Statewide (California))
Permits in Half Moon Bay
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Get a proQuestions about homes in 94019
- How old are the homes in 94019?
- Half of the 5,745 homes in 94019 (Half Moon Bay) were built before 1979, so the typical home is about 47 years old. 51% were built before 1980 and 21% since 2000.
- How do homes in 94019 heat?
- 72% heat with gas and 20% with electricity. Gas-heated homes are the ones heat pump rebates are aimed at.
- Are most homes in 94019 owned or rented?
- 74% are lived in by their owners and 26% are rented. 70% are detached single-family houses.
- What is the median home value in 94019?
- The Census estimate of the median owner-reported home value in 94019 is $1,556,800 (2020-2024 average).
For local pros: trades that fit 94019
Compared with the other 162 ZIPs SVHN serves, homes here are among the best fits for:
- Roofing #38
- Heating & AC #39
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Housing figures: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates for ZIP code tabulation area 94019 (estimates, via Census Reporter). "What homes usually need" is general guidance based on home age and heating type, not an inspection of any home.
