Carlsbad
- City in California
Carlsbad
- grade AOverall Grade
- City in California
- Rating 4.4 out of 5 363 reviews
Report Card
- Public Schoolsgrade A+
- Crime & Safetygrade C+
- Housinggrade C minus
- Nightlifegrade A minus
- Good for Familiesgrade A
- Diversitygrade A minus
- Jobsgrade B minus
- Weathergrade A+
- Cost of Livinggrade D
- Health & Fitnessgrade A+
- Outdoor Activitiesgrade A
- Commutegrade B
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Real Estate
Median Home Value
$814,700
National
$217,500Median Rent
$2,025
National
$1,062Area Feel
Dense Suburban
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Carlsbad Rankings
Niche rankings are based on rigorous analysis of key statistics from the U.S. Department of Education and millions of reviews.
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Top Public Schools Serving Carlsbad
- grade A+
Canyon Crest Academy
- Rating 4.28 out of 5 599 reviews
- grade A+
Sage Creek High School
- Rating 4.37 out of 5 71 reviews
- grade A+
San Dieguito High Academy
- Rating 4.3 out of 5 477 reviews
- grade A+
La Costa Canyon High School
- Rating 3.93 out of 5 487 reviews
- grade A+
Mission Vista High School
- Rating 4.12 out of 5 545 reviews
Top Private Schools Near Carlsbad
- grade A+
Pacific Ridge School
- Rating 4.05 out of 5 146 reviews
- grade A+
San Diego Jewish Academy
- Rating 4.34 out of 5 29 reviews
- grade A+
The Grauer School
- Rating 4.8 out of 5 51 reviews
- grade A+
Cathedral Catholic High School
- Rating 4.23 out of 5 255 reviews
- grade A+
Santa Fe Christian Schools
- Rating 4.05 out of 5 83 reviews
Crime & Safety
Crime & Safety
grade C+
Based on violent and property crime rates.
Violent Crimes
- Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
- Assault139national 282.7
- Murder2.6national 6.1
- Rape20.6national 40.7
- Robbery30national 135.5
Property Crimes
- Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
- Burglary219.7national 500.1
- Theft1,225.6national 2,042.8
- Motor Vehicle Theft134.7national 284
Residents
Working in Carlsbad
Jobs
grade B minus
Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
Median Household Income
$110,478
National
$62,843Similar Places
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Carlsbad Reviews
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I grew up in NYC, lived in L.A. and Marin County, CA and then moved to Carlsbad when it was time to start a family. We've lived in Carlsbad for 25 years now, first in La Costa Valley and now Olde Carlsbad, which is my favorite area of town (custom homes! no sidewalks! no HOAs! ocean views!). I love this city, and my neighbors. Unlike most of coastal California Carlsbad still leans conservative, meaning that I'm still able to find others who share my values. The local beaches are beautiful and I love being able to walk and bike along the local beach without needing to sit in traffic or struggle to find somewhere to park, all year round. Carlsbad's downtown area is fun with great restaurants, a farmer's market, and a huge biannual street fair. I feel lucky every day to live here.
I love Carlsbad, it’s beautiful! It’s also very big. Downtown Carlsbad is fun, exciting, with lots to do. There’s lots of shops to walk to and there’s a lot of restaurants to try. I lived there for many years and we walked everywhere. Now I live in another part of Carlsbad which is just as beautiful. A little further from the downtown area of walkable places, but everything is still close by. The outlet mall and the shops at the forum are great places to shop and are both nearby. Driving on Highway 101 is a great way to enjoy the beautiful view of the ocean along the coast. During sunsets the skies are unbelievable , beautiful and viewable from most areas in the city. The only downside to the area is the traffic and the amount of people. But from someone who is born and raised in California I think it’s worth it.
We moved to Carlsbad from the South east United States about a year ago, and haven’t regretted our decision since! We found the residents to be the friendliest we’ve seen since leaving the South, lots to do in the village and surrounding areas, perfect weather, close the beach, and excellent schools. Would highly recommend to anyone raising a family