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

2020 or later0%
2010s7%
2000s14%
1990s10%
1980s17%
1970s22%
1960s13%
1950s8%
1940s2%
1939 or earlier6%

70% are detached houses. 20% heat with electricity. Median owner-reported value: $1,556,800.

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Questions 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.

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