Suburb
San Carlos
- A+Overall Grade
- Suburb of San Francisco, CA
- 46 reviews
- Public SchoolsA
- Crime & SafetyNG
- HousingC+
- NightlifeA
- Good for FamiliesA+
- DiversityA-
- JobsA-
- WeatherA+
- Cost of LivingD+
- Health & FitnessA+
- Outdoor ActivitiesA
- CommuteA-
Real Estate
Median Home Value
$1,107,600
National
$184,700Median Rent
$1,849
National
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San Carlos Rankings
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Crime & Safety
Crime & Safety
NG
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Residents
Diversity
A-
Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
Median Household Income
$135,220
National
$55,322Children
21%
Top Public Schools Serving San Carlos
- A+
Carlmont High School
- Sequoia Union High School District, CA
- 9-12
- 263 reviews
- A
Sandpiper Elementary School
- Belmont-Redwood Shores Elementary School District, CA
- K-5
- A
Redwood Shores Elementary School
- Belmont-Redwood Shores Elementary School District, CA
- K-5
- A
Central Elementary School
- Belmont-Redwood Shores Elementary School District, CA
- K-5
- A
Tierra Linda Middle School
- San Carlos Elementary School District, CA
- 5-8
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San Carlos Reviews
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San Carlos is okay. We moved here from the East Bay just short of one year ago to work at a nearby university. I miss the East Bay (and before that Marin and before that San Francisco). It's good for small children, but it seems a bit small-townish for our growing kiddos and a bit dull. The schools are good, not stellar. The nearby high schools in the town or Belmont definitely have issues. It's halfway between San Jose and SF, so on paper that's a plus...just try to scoot around the traffic. Lamorinda, Danville, Berkeley, event parts of Oakland and all of Piedmont are better places to live, IMO. And the houses are Brady-Bunch-cute updated but the housing bubble will burst soon and they will come down to a more affordable price point. That will make the town even more attractive!
We've lived in San Carlos for 4 years now and love it more each year, especially since starting a family. We love the walkability to restaurants, grocery store, Burton Park, story-time at the Reading Bug, world class live Jazz at Savanna Jazz, great library, and so many family-friendly activities. We love the engaged community feeling here, and the down-to-earth people who live here. It feels charming and close-knit but with lots of things to do. There's even a brewery (Devil's Canyon) and winery in town, with Friday evening food trucks at the brewery. There's also a ton of convenient stuff nearby like a Home Depot, San Carlos Airport, Hiller Aviation Museum, and In-N-Out.
We lived in San Carlos for 5 years, and put both our sons through the schools. Their education was excellent, caring and ushered both boys towards their goals in high school. We loved living here, but it is much too expensive. We were forced out by housing prices that were ridiculous. We loved the social aspects of San Carlos, the wonderful community and the many, many family friendly activities. I wish we still lived there!