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Carlsbad, CA

Aggregated across 2 ZIP codes in Carlsbad.

Population: 72,694 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Carlsbad, CA is $1.40M — up 8.2% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $1.31M after a median 46 days on market. Typical rent runs $3,571/month. 21 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Very High, with inlandflooding, wildfire, earthquake the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 13.3% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$1.40M

Median home value

+8.2%

1-year change

46

Median days on market

Very High

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$1.40M
1-year appreciation
+8.2%
3-year appreciation
+14.3%
5-year appreciation
+41.9%
10-year appreciation
+112.0%
All-time peak (2025-12)
$1.62M
House Price Index (state)
417.4 (-0.8% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$1.31M
Median list price
$1.35M
Median price per sqft
$697
1-year sale-price change
-3.2%
Median days on market
46 days
Homes sold (recent period)
82
For-sale inventory
253
Sale-to-list ratio
99.0%
Active listings
64
1-year forecast
-1.2%
Days to pending
45 days
New listings (monthly)
80

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$3,571/mo
1-year rent change
+3.5%
Studio fair-market rent
$2,840/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$3,045/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$3,720/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$4,955/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$6,005/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (High)
113.3 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
32.5¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$22.00/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
21
Elementary schools
15
Middle schools
2
High schools
3
School districts serving the area
Carlsbad Unified, Encinitas Union Elementary, San Dieguito Union High
Schools include
Buena Vista Elementary, Carlsbad High, Jefferson Elementary, Kelly Elementary, Carlsbad Village Academy

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Very High
Top hazards (county)
inlandFlooding, wildfire, earthquake, heatWave, landslide
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coastalFlooding: Relatively Moderate · drought: Relatively Low · earthquake: Relatively High · hail: Relatively Moderate · heatWave: Relatively High · inlandFlooding: Very High
FEMA flood zone (varies by location)
includes X
Flood risk level
Minimal
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 100% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
14.8%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Camp Pendleton Marine Corps Base (11.1 mi)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
61.0°F
Average high
69.0°F
Average low
53.0°F
Annual precipitation
20.6 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
10a (extreme annual low 30 to 35°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Moderate
Median AQI (annual)
67
Days with Good air quality
61
Days with Moderate air quality
260
Highest AQI recorded (year)
150

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
11.0 / 20
Transit service frequency
-49,706
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
56,432
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
48,545

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
4
Nearest national park
Cabrillo National Monument (29 mi)
National parks include
Cabrillo National Monument, Juan Bautista de Anza National Historic Trail
Airports within 30 mi
50
Nearest airport
McClellan-Palomar Airport (CLD) (3 mi)
Nearest major airport
McClellan-Palomar Airport (CLD) (3 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
5
Hospitals include
PALOMAR HEALTH DOWNTOWN CAMPUS, TRI-CITY MEDICAL CENTER, SCRIPPS MEMORIAL HOSPITAL - ENCINITAS
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.3 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
105
Solar radiation rating
Good (5.0 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-9,330 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,986
Housing built before 1970
15.3%
Housing built 2000 or later
28.7%
Median annual property tax
$7,812
Mean commute to work
19 min
Households with broadband internet
86.8%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
1,288,281
Average weekly wage
$1,504
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Professional Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
3,327

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

CarlsbadState medianUS median
Median home value$1.40M$702,573$289,727
Median sale price$1.31M$696,000$325,000
Median days on market46 days39 days51 days
Typical rent$3,571/mo$2,767/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$7,812$4,533$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in Carlsbad, CA?
$1.40M.
What is the median sale price in Carlsbad, CA?
$1.31M.
How long do homes take to sell in Carlsbad, CA?
Median days on market: 46 days.
What is typical rent in Carlsbad, CA?
Typical rent: $3,571/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Carlsbad, CA?
Overall risk: Very High (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: inlandFlooding, wildfire, earthquake, heatWave, landslide.
Is Carlsbad, CA in a flood zone?
Minimal (FEMA NFIP). Parts of the area include FEMA flood zone X; zones vary by location within the city.
What is the wildfire risk in Carlsbad, CA?
Risk to homes is higher than 100% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Carlsbad, CA?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Carlsbad, CA?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Carlsbad, CA?
21 schools (15 elementary, 2 middle, 3 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Carlsbad, CA walkable?
Walkability index: 11.0/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Carlsbad, CA?
Moderate. Median AQI: 67. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Carlsbad, CA?
Regional Price Parity: 113.3 (100 = US average) (High) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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