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Carlsbad
  • City in California
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Carlsbad

#2 in Cities with the Best Public Schools in America
  • A
    Overall Grade
  • City in California
  • 363 reviews
    A
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?Data Sources
    1. Public Schools
      A+
    2. Crime & Safety
      C+
    3. Housing
      C minus
    4. Nightlife
      A minus
    5. Good for Families
      A
    6. Diversity
      A minus
    7. Jobs
      B minus
    8. Weather
      A+
    9. Cost of Living
      D
    10. Health & Fitness
      A+
    11. Outdoor Activities
      A
    12. Commute
      B
    Carlsbad is a city in California with a population of 114,253. Carlsbad is in San Diego County and is one of the best places to live in California. Living in Carlsbad offers residents a dense suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In Carlsbad there are a lot of restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many families live in Carlsbad and residents tend to lean conservative. The public schools in Carlsbad are highly rated.
    About Carlsbad...
    Population
    114,253
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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $814,700
    National
    $217,500
    Median Rent
    $2,025
    National
    $1,062
    Area Feel
    Dense Suburban
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      35%
    • Own
      65%
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    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    C+
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Assault
      139
      282.7
    • Murder
      2.6
      6.1
    • Rape
      20.6
      40.7
    • Robbery
      30
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      219.7
      500.1
    • Theft
      1,225.6
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      134.7
      284
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    Residents

    Diversity
    A minus
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      12%
    • 10-17 years
      11%
    • 18-24 years
      6%
    • 25-34 years
      10%
    • 35-44 years
      13%
    • 45-54 years
      16%
    • 55-64 years
      14%
    • 65+ years
      17%
    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      26%
      12%
    • Bachelor's degree
      34%
      20%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      25%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      10%
      27%
    • Less than high school diploma
      5%
      12%
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    Working in Carlsbad

    Jobs
    B minus
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $110,478
    National
    $62,843
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