At a Glance
Median Income
$139,326
$70,896 per capita
Home Value
$1,156,900
Zillow: $1,358,154
Median Rent
$2,678/mo
34.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
205/100K
1,821/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
61.4%
96.1% high school+
Unemployment
4.0%
4.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
23.0%
8.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
60°F
324 sunny days/yr
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
3.2 / 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 4.0% (11% 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 $1,358,154. 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 205 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 46% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,821/100K. The murder rate is 2.6/100K.
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 60°F (16°C).
Winters average 52°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 324 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 28.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.
Data Overview
People
Population114,500
Median Age42.8 yrs
Density3,028/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans6.6%
Economy
A+
Median Income$139,326
Per Capita$70,896
Unemployment4.0%
Poverty4.8%
County GDP$351,753M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,565
Housing
D
Home Value$1,156,900
Rent$2,678
Ownership63.3%
Zillow$1,358,154
Housing Units47,556
Rent Burden34.5%
Crime
F
Violent205/100K
Property1,821/100K
Murder2.6/100K
Assault135/100K
Burglary253/100K
Health
Obesity23.0%
Diabetes7.1%
Smoking8.0%
Heart Disease4.1%
Premature Death5,325/100K
Climate
Avg Temp60°F
Sunny Days324/yr
Rain28.6 in/yr
AQI48 (Good)
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.
9.5% of the population has a disability.
13.6% 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.
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