At a Glance
Median Income
$56,833
$14,265 per capita
Home Value
$67,000
Zillow: $238,532
Bachelor's Degree+
6.5%
73.7% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.8%
14.5% 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+
3.5 / 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 $56,833 , which is 24% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $14,265. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,105 business establishments, including 318 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Carlsbad is $67,000 , 76% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $238,532. The cost of living index is 97.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1975.
Education
6.5% of adults in Carlsbad hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(81% below the national average).
73.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Carlsbad has an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C).
Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 21.2 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population662
Median Age29.9 yrs
Density427/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Foreign Born5.3%
Veterans6.8%
Economy
A
Median Income$56,833
Per Capita$14,265
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$8,573M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,077
Housing
A+
Home Value$67,000
Rent
Ownership88.6%
Zillow$238,532
Housing Units190
Rent Burden13.1%
Health
Obesity36.8%
Diabetes11.1%
Smoking14.5%
Heart Disease5.6%
Premature Death9,679/100K
Climate
Avg Temp65°F
Rain21.2 in/yr
Elevation2,075 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+6.5%
High School+73.7%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 74% / D 26%
Commute13 min
Broadband41.2%
Internet Speed58 Mbps
EV Stations13
Libraries3
Did You Know?
The median home in Carlsbad was built in 1975.
The nearest airport is San Angelo Regional/Mathis Field (19 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.448 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
54.8% of the population has a disability.
There are 318 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 15 fatal vehicle crashes.