San Carlos, CA Community

Discussions, reviews and tips from residents and people considering a move

18 Discussions
56 Replies
313 Upvotes
Andrew Walker

Is San Carlos still affordable?

Anyone else feel this way? Crime rate is something to consider -San Car

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William Ramirez

Planning a move to San Carlos -neighborhoods?

First post here. Poverty rate is 1.8%, which is pretty low. Homes are going for about $2,000,001 on average. The unemployment rate is 3.3%, which is pretty low. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. The parks and outdoor areas ar...

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Nathan C.

San Carlos vs Cleveland -which is better?

Anyone else feel this way? I'm a college student here and Rent is about $2,802/month for a decent place. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. The weather takes some getting used to. Is this normal for San Carlos?

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Nathan C.

What surprised you most about San Carlos?

Hi all, You can expect to pay around $2,802 for rent here. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. Has anyone dealt with this?

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tucson_matthew

Anyone work in healthcare in San Carlos?

Alright, It's a a smaller city city with about 29,797 people. Homes are going for about $2,000,001 on average. Poverty rate is 1.8%, which is pretty low. With a population of 29,797, San Carlos is a smaller city. The weather takes some getting used to. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much...

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Dominic Mendoza

Quick question about San Carlos

Hey everyone, Rent is about $2,802/month for a decent place. Household incomes average around $233,333 in San Carlos. Crime rate is something to consider -San Carlos sits at 133.6 per 100K. The food scene here is surprisingly good. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. The food...

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Samuel

Internet providers in San Carlos?

Longtime lurker here, I work in logistics and Downtown has improved a lot in recent y

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Xavier Martinez

Life in San Carlos as a young professional

I've been here for 15 years and Median household income is $233,333, which feels pretty solid for the area. Household incomes average around $233,333 in San Carlos. Poverty rate is 1.8%, which is pretty low. Rent is about $2,802/month for a decent place. Property taxes are high but you get good serv...

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William Ramirez

Relocating to San Carlos, CA -pros and cons?

OK so We're a young couple and Homes are going for about $2,000,001 on average. The median home value here is around $2,000,001, which is pretty steep. Average temperature is around 59--F, so the weather is moderate. Crime rate is something to consider -San Carlos sits at 133.6 per 100K. I'd say it'...

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Noah Ramirez

How much do you pay for rent in San Carlos?

Been meaning to ask this. Military spouse here. Homes are going for about $2,000,001 on average. Median household income is $233,333, which feels pretty solid for the area. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. Am I wrong here?

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Noah Ramirez

The good and bad of living in San Carlos

Alright, I'm a remote worker and The unemployment rate is 3.3%, which is pretty low. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. Has anyone dealt with this? Thanks! Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. The city has invested a lot in new dev...

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Everly

Weekend activities in San Carlos?

Hi all, Military spouse here. You can expect to pay around $2,802 for rent here. Homes are going for about $2,000,001 on average. With a population of 29,797, San Carlos is a smaller city. The unemployment rate is 3.3%, which is pretty low. Household incomes average around $233,333 in San Carlos. Co...

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Dominic Sanders

How is the nightlife in San Carlos?

Random thought, I'm a nurse at the local hospital and The unemployment rate is 3.3%, which is pretty low. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. Any advice would be great. The food scene here is surprisingly good. Night life ...

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William Ramirez

Thinking about relocating to San Carlos from Denver

Hey folks, I'm a teacher here and With a population of 29,797, San Carlos is a smaller city. Median household income is $233,333, which feels pretty solid for the area. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. Is this normal for San...

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