At a Glance
Median Income
$40,786
$16,064 per capita
Home Value
$76,600
Zillow: $142,873
Median Rent
$710/mo
40.1% of income on rent
Violent Crime
1,408/100K
4,516/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
9.0%
59.4% high school+
Unemployment
9.2%
19.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
48.5%
17.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
75°F
312 sunny days/yr
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?
C+
2.5 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
San Carlos residents earn a median household income of $40,786 , which is 46% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $16,064. The unemployment rate stands at 9.2% (156% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 19.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 14,062 business establishments, including 1,288 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in San Carlos is $76,600 , 73% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $142,873. Median rent is $710/month, with 40.1% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1992.
Safety & Crime
San Carlos reports 1,408 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 270% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 4,516/100K.
Education
9.0% of adults in San Carlos hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(73% below the national average).
59.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
San Carlos has an average annual temperature of 75°F (24°C).
Winters average 60°F in January while summers reach 87°F in July. The area gets 312 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 24.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
Data Overview
People
Population4,209
Median Age30.8 yrs
Density2,325/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans0.5%
Economy
C
Median Income$40,786
Per Capita$16,064
Unemployment9.2%
Poverty19.2%
County GDP$31,357M
Avg Weekly Wage$825
Housing
A+
Home Value$76,600
Rent$710
Ownership74.8%
Zillow$142,873
Housing Units1,057
Rent Burden40.1%
Crime
F
Violent1,408/100K
Property4,516/100K
Health
Obesity48.5%
Diabetes20.9%
Smoking17.0%
Heart Disease7.8%
Premature Death8,263/100K
Climate
Avg Temp75°F
Sunny Days312/yr
Rain24.1 in/yr
AQI42 (Good)
Elevation74 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+9.0%
High School+59.4%
Graduate+0.7%
School Score5.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 51% / D 48%
Commute19 min
Broadband69.9%
Internet Speed123 Mbps
EV Stations7
Libraries16
Did You Know?
The median home in San Carlos was built in 1992.
21.5% work from home.
The nearest airport is Mc Allen International (11 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.478 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
8.5% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 123 Mbps.
There are 1,288 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 70 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.
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