At a Glance
Median Income
$233,333
$126,389 per capita
Home Value
$2,000,001
Zillow: $2,432,476
Median Rent
$2,802/mo
26.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
68.1%
96.7% high school+
Unemployment
4.6%
1.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
21.4%
6.7% smoking rate
How San Carlos Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows San Carlos's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is San Carlos a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.8 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
San Carlos residents earn a median household income of $233,333 , which is 210% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $126,389. The unemployment rate stands at 4.6% (28% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 31,186 business establishments, including 2,143 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in San Carlos is $2,000,001 , 609% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $2,432,476. Median rent is $2,802/month, with 26.0% 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 1961.
Education
68.1% of adults in San Carlos hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(102% above the national average).
96.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
San Carlos has an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C).
Winters average 50°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 19.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 27.
Data Overview
People
Population29,797
Median Age41.6 yrs
Density5,508/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born25.0%
Veterans3.2%
Economy
A+
Median Income$233,333
Per Capita$126,389
Unemployment4.6%
Poverty1.8%
County GDP$217,018M
Avg Weekly Wage$3,778
Housing
D
Home Value$2,000,001
Rent$2,802
Ownership68.2%
Zillow$2,432,476
Housing Units12,003
Rent Burden26.0%
Health
Obesity21.4%
Diabetes6.9%
Smoking6.7%
Heart Disease3.8%
Premature Death4,006/100K
Climate
Avg Temp59°F
Rain19.0 in/yr
AQI27 (Good)
Elevation100 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+68.1%
High School+96.7%
Graduate+36.8%
School Score5.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 23% / D 74%
Commute25 min
Broadband97.8%
Internet Speed170 Mbps
EV Stations23
Libraries34
Did You Know?
The median home in San Carlos was built in 1961.
32.5% work from home.
The nearest airport is San Francisco International (10 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.493 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
7.5% of the population has a disability.
25.0% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 170 Mbps.
There are 2,143 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 43 fatal vehicle crashes.