At a Glance
Median Income
$139,326
$70,896 per capita
Home Value
$1,156,900
Zillow: $1,593,241
Median Rent
$2,678/mo
34.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
202/100K
1,530/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
61.4%
96.1% high school+
Unemployment
6.3%
4.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
23.0%
8.0% smoking rate
How Carlsbad Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Carlsbad's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Carlsbad a Good Place to Live?
B
3.1 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Carlsbad residents earn a median household income of $139,326 , which is 85% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $70,896. The unemployment rate stands at 6.3% (75% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 148,394 business establishments, including 8,853 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Carlsbad is $1,156,900 , 310% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $1,593,241. Median rent is $2,678/month, with 34.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 110.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1988.
Safety & Crime
Carlsbad reports 202 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 47% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,530/100K. The murder rate is 0.9/100K.
Education
61.4% of adults in Carlsbad hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(82% above the national average).
96.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Carlsbad has an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C).
Winters average 56°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 11.4 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 54.
Data Overview
People
Population114,500
Median Age42.8 yrs
Density3,028/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born14.5%
Veterans6.6%
Economy
A
Median Income$139,326
Per Capita$70,896
Unemployment6.3%
Poverty4.8%
County GDP$351,753M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,565
Housing
D
Home Value$1,156,900
Rent$2,678
Ownership63.3%
Zillow$1,593,241
Housing Units47,556
Rent Burden34.5%
Crime
F
Violent202/100K
Property1,530/100K
Murder0.9/100K
Assault160/100K
Burglary236/100K
Health
Obesity23.0%
Diabetes7.1%
Smoking8.0%
Heart Disease4.1%
Premature Death5,325/100K
Climate
Avg Temp63°F
Rain11.4 in/yr
AQI54 (Moderate)
Elevation318 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+61.4%
High School+96.1%
Graduate+24.0%
School Score5.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 47% / D 50%
Commute28 min
Broadband95.6%
Internet Speed153 Mbps
EV Stations73
Libraries67
Did You Know?
The median home in Carlsbad was built in 1988.
29.0% work from home.
The nearest airport is San Diego International (28 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.468 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very High" by FEMA.
8.7% of the population has a disability.
14.5% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 153 Mbps.
There are 8,853 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 238 fatal vehicle crashes.
364 declared natural disasters on record.