Carlsbad, TX—76901
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Home Price Trends — Carlsbad, TX
As of Oct '25, the median home price in Carlsbad, TX is $215,000, with a year-over-year change of 0.3%. This indicates that home prices in Carlsbad, TX are flat. According to Zillow, the 1-year price projection is 0.6%, suggesting a relatively flat housing market in the next year.
Cost per Home Type
| Home Type | Median Home Value | YoY % Change |
|---|---|---|
All Homes | $215,000 | 0.3% |
| Single Family | $215,000 | 0.9% |
| Condos | N/A | N/A |
Cost per Home Size
| Home Size | Median Home Value | YoY % Change |
|---|---|---|
1 Bed | N/A | N/A |
2 Bed | N/A | N/A |
3 Bed | $234,000 | 2.2% |
4 Bed | $335,000 | 3.1% |
| 5 Bed | N/A | N/A |
% of Housing Stock
Rental Trends — Carlsbad, TX
As of July '25, Rentcast reports the average rent in Carlsbad, TX is $1,370, with a year-over-year rent change of 3.0%. Per bedroom, the median rent as of July '25 in Carlsbad, TX is 1-bedrooms: $801, 2-bedrooms: $1,160, 3-bedrooms: $1,520, 4-bedrooms: $2,160. The most common rental property sizes in Carlsbad, TX are 3-bedroom and 2-bedroom, accounting for 35.2% and 30.5% of the rental stock.
| Type | Median Rent | Average Rent |
|---|---|---|
| Average Rent | $1,300 | $1,370 |
| Studio Rent | N/A | N/A |
| 1 Bed Rent | $725 | $801 |
| 2 Bed Rent | $1,180 | $1,160 |
| 3 Bed Rent | $1,550 | $1,520 |
| 4 Bed Rent | $1,900 | $2,160 |
% of Rental Stock
Property Listings — Carlsbad, TX
As of Oct '25, Realtor.com reports that the median days on market for a home in Carlsbad, TX is 72. This is a increase of 10.0% from last year, suggesting that homes are sitting on the market longer than last year. The percentage of listed homes with a reduced price is 14.0%, representing a small inventory and little supply pressure on home prices.
| Metric | Zip Code Average | Year over Year % Change |
|---|---|---|
Median Listing Price | $282,000 | 12.0% |
Listing Count | 210 | 17.0% |
| Listings as % of Homes | 1.1% | 17.0% |
Days on Market | 72 | 10.0% |
Demographics — Carlsbad, TX
As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Carlsbad, TX has a population of 31,600, which has increased by 3.4% over the past 5 years. Carlsbad, TX is a moderately popular place for families, as children make up 23.9% of the population. The area has a poorly educated workforce, with 23.3% of adult residents holding a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are few residents working remotely, with 9.0% reporting working from home.
| Metric | Latest Census | YoY % Change |
|---|---|---|
Population | 31,600 | 3.4% |
% Under 18 | 23.9% | -2.8% |
% Seniors | 15.7% | 2.6% |
% WFH | 9.0% | 143.2% |
% w/ College Degree | 23.3% | 11.0% |
As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Carlsbad, TX is a predominantly white area, with 55.0% of the population identifying as white. The white population has shrunk by 4.7% in the last 5 years. The second most common race or ethnicity in Carlsbad, TX is hispanic, making up 41.0% of the population. Foreign-born residents account for 4.9% of the population in Carlsbad, TX, and this percentage has decreased by 5.8% as of the ACS Survey 5 years prior, suggesting fewer immigrants are calling the area home.
Race and Ethnicity
| Metric | Latest Census | 5-Year % Change |
|---|---|---|
% White | 55.0% | -4.7% |
% Black | 1.7% | -43.3% |
% Hispanic | 41.0% | 8.8% |
% Asian | 0.2% | -33.3% |
% Foreign Born | 4.9% | -5.8% |
Mortgage and Risk — Carlsbad, TX
According to HUD data as of 2023, there were 480 mortgage originations in Carlsbad, TX, of which 60.0% of loans were conventional mortgages. The average loan-to-value was 83.0%, with 51.0% above 90% LTV (very high). This implies large mortgage risk in Carlsbad, TX. Investor activity is low, as 8.0% of loans were by investors. 8.0% of loans were cash-out refinances, suggesting few homeowners are tapping equity.
Mortgages
| Metric | Zip Code Average |
|---|---|
Total Loan Originations | 480 |
% Conventional Loans | 60.0% |
% Government Loans | 40.0% |
% Investor Loans | 8.0% |
% Second Loans | 1.0% |
% Cash Out Refinance | 8.0% |
Loan Activity
Rentals and Section 8 — Carlsbad, TX
As of 2024, the percent of homes in Carlsbad, TX under the Section 8 program is 7.5%. This is considered low, suggesting that the neighborhood is sparsely composed of Section 8 homes. Section 8 opportunity is good when HUD pays more than market rent. In Carlsbad, TX, all tracked home sizes have HUD payment amounts above market rent, suggesting strong Section 8 opportunity across the board.
Section 8 Market Size
Total Units under HUD | 257 |
Total Units Section 8 | 257 |
% Rentals under Section 8 | 7.5% |
% Occupied Section 8 | 85.0% |
Section 8 Opportunity
| Home Size | HUD Premium | Market Rent | Max HUD Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Bedroom | $315 | $725 | $1,040 |
| 2 Bedroom | $130 | $1,180 | $1,310 |
| 3 Bedroom | $210 | $1,550 | $1,760 |
| 4 Bedroom | $260 | $1,900 | $2,160 |
Affordability — Carlsbad, TX
Home Price to Income Ratio
| Metric | Zip Code Average |
|---|---|
| Home Price to Income Ratio | 3.2 |
| Median Home Price | $215,000 |
| Median Household Income | $64,500 |