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Carlsbad

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  • A
    Overall Grade
  • City in California
  • 323 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 113,670. 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
    113,670

    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $770,100
    National
    $184,700
    Median Rent
    $1,970
    National
    $949
    Area Feel
    Dense Suburban
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      36%
    • Own
      64%
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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

    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    B-
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    National
    • Assault
      129.3
      282.7
    • Murder
      0.9
      6.1
    • Rape
      33.4
      40.7
    • Robbery
      44.5
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    National
    • Burglary
      256.1
      500.1
    • Theft
      1,412.6
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      130.2
      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
      17%
    Education Levels
    National
    • Master's degree or higher
      26%
      12%
    • Bachelor's degree
      34%
      19%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      25%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      11%
      28%
    • Less than high school diploma
      5%
      13%

    Working in Carlsbad

    Jobs
    B
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $107,172
    National
    $55,322
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    Carlsbad Reviews

    323 reviews
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    A wonderful, friendly coastal city! Plenty to do and beautiful oceanfront views. Attractions like Legoland and beach bluffs make it a tourist destination, and if you're lucky enough to live here you can enjoy its atmosphere year round!
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    Ive lived in Carlsbad since I was about 4. Growing up here has been great, and I can't really imagine having lived anywhere else. It is such a well-rounded city. It really has everything you could want, and it seems like development and growth continues to prosper here. Life's rad in Carlsbad!
    Carlsbad is amazing, especially Carlsbad Village. The only downside is the expense and lack of a nice grocery store in Carlsbad Village. You have to drive a ways to Sprouts in Carlsbad. Rent is expensive as well as restaurants but if you have a chance, visit or live there. It's right by beautiful beaches, and is a very casual sunny tourist town with tons of restaurants, coffee shops, bars and wineries and places to hear live music nightly. It's great for walking, bike riding, surfing and outdoor activities. It's also a pretty safe area and very dog friendly and family friendly.