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Carlsbad

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  • A+
    Overall Grade
  • City in California
  • 298 reviews
    A+
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Public Schools
      A+
    2. Crime & Safety
      B
    3. Housing
      C
    4. Nightlife
      A-
    5. Good for Families
      A+
    6. Diversity
      A-
    7. Jobs
      B-
    8. Weather
      A+
    9. Cost of Living
      D+
    10. Health & Fitness
      A+
    11. Outdoor Activities
      A
    12. Commute
      B
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    Carlsbad is a city in California with a population of 113,147. Carlsbad is in San Diego County and is one of the best places to live in California. Living in Carlsbad offers residents a 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
    113,147

    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $713,600
    National
    $184,700
    Median Rent
    $1,918
    National
    $949
    Area Feel
    Suburban
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      35%
    • Own
      65%
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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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    • Public Schools
    • Private Schools
    • Colleges

    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    B
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    National
    • Assault
      148.3
      282.7
    • Murder
      0
      6.1
    • Rape
      26
      40.7
    • Robbery
      39.9
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    National
    • Burglary
      374.5
      500.1
    • Theft
      1,420.1
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      120.5
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    A-
    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
      14%
    • 45-54 years
      16%
    • 55-64 years
      13%
    • 65+ years
      16%
    Education Levels
    National
    • Master's degree or higher
      25%
      12%
    • Bachelor's degree
      33%
      19%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      27%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      11%
      28%
    • Less than high school diploma
      4%
      13%

    Working in Carlsbad

    Jobs
    B-
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $102,722
    National
    $55,322
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    Carlsbad Reviews

    298 reviews
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    Carlsbad is a beautiful place to live. It is an area that you should own a car in though because the public transportation is not very reliable. You can find great people and terrible people to interact with, but it is not hard to make friends! It is very easy to find your niche. Great bars, fabulous beach, and fun to live in!
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    I have lived in Carlsbad for two years and attended La Costa Canyon High School. Overall, I have always felt safe in the community and have had many opportunities for education, work and play. I especially love going to the beach and the movie theater on the weekends!
    I really loved living in Carlsbad. It's such a beautiful, unique town with so much to do and see. The flower fields and beaches are to die for, the community is so relaxed and welcoming, and the food in the area is fantastic! It is such a nice community to grow up in.