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San Carlos, CA
Full City Profile · California · San Mateo County County
3.2
/5.0
B
Good
29,797
Population
5,508/sq mi density
$233,333
Median Income
$126,389 per capita
$2,000,001
Home Value
$2,378,551 Zillow
$2,802
Median Rent
26.0% income on rent
59°F
Avg Temperature
330 sunny days/yr
134
Violent Crime/100K
1,380 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.8 / 5.0
$233,333 median income, 3.3% unemployment
D
Affordability
1.8 / 5.0
$2,000,001 home value, $2,802/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
134 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
68.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$2,000,001
609% above
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$2,802/mo
141% above
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
68.2%
4% above US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
12,003
Median year built: 1961
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$2,000,001
Zillow (ZHVI)
$2,378,551
Median Sale Price
$2,850,000
Median List Price
$2,500,000
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
68.2%
Owner-Occupied
31.8%
Renter-Occupied
US avg: 65.4% owner-occupied
Fair Market Rents (HUD FY2026)
Studio
$1,513/mo
1 Bedroom
$1,647/mo
2 Bedroom
$2,053/mo
3 Bedroom
$2,752/mo
4 Bedroom
$3,165/mo
Census median rent:
$2,802/mo
· Zillow rent:
$3,878/mo
Market Indicators (Redfin)
Median Days on Market
13 days
Sale-to-List Ratio
1.1%
Buyers market
Homes Sold
17
Price Drops
12.9%
of listings with price reduction
Price Per Sq Ft
$1,310
Active Inventory
31
homes for sale
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
26.0%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
16% below US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1961
Average age of housing stock: 65 years
Homeownership Rate
68.2%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $2,000,001 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $2,378,551 |
| Median Sale Price | $2,850,000 |
| Median List Price | $2,500,000 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $1,310 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $2,802 |
| Zillow Rent (ZORI) | $3,878 |
| FMR Studio | $1,513 |
| FMR 1-Bedroom | $1,647 |
| FMR 2-Bedroom | $2,053 |
| FMR 3-Bedroom | $2,752 |
| FMR 4-Bedroom | $3,165 |
Market
| Days on Market | 13 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 1.1% |
| Price Drops | 12.9% |
| Homes Sold | 17 |
| Active Inventory | 31 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $1,310 |
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 68.2% |
| Renter-Occupied | 31.8% |
| Homeownership Rate | 68.2% |
| Total Housing Units | 12,003 |
| Median Year Built | 1961 |
| Rent Burden | 26.0% |