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Carlsbad, CA—92011

Real Estate Data & Market Trends

Key Metrics at a Glance

Median Home Value
$1,322,000
1.0% YoY Growth
Household Income
$155,000
35.1% YoY Growth
Days on Market
48
20.0% Shorter YoY
Home Price Forecast
1.6%
Median Rent
$3,900
3.3% YoY Growth
1-Bed Rent
$2,920
4.0% YoY Growth
2-Bed Rent
$3,720
6.8% YoY Growth
3-Bed Rent
$4,600
1.0% YoY Growth

Other Zip Codes in Carlsbad, CA

920089201092009
  • Home Price Trends
  • Rental Trends
  • Property Listings
  • Demographics
  • Mortgage and Risk

Home Price Trends — Carlsbad, CA

As of Dec '25, the median home price in Carlsbad, CA is $1,322,000, with a year-over-year change of -1.0%. This indicates that home prices in Carlsbad, CA are flat. According to Zillow, the 1-year price projection is 1.6%, suggesting an increase housing market in the next year.

Cost per Home Type

Home TypeMedian Home ValueYoY % Change
All Homes
$1,322,000-1.0%
Single Family $1,390,000-1.3%
Condos $1,080,0000.2%

Cost per Home Size

Home SizeMedian Home ValueYoY % Change
1 Bed
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    2 Bed
    		$938,000-2.7%
    3 Bed
    		$1,344,000-1.1%
    4 Bed
    		$1,871,000-0.2%
    5 Bed $2,116,660-0.2%
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    % of Housing Stock

    Studio
    1.7%
    1 Bedroom
    4.7%
    2 Bedrooms
    26.7%
    3 Bedrooms
    36.1%
    4 Bedrooms
    24.1%
    5+ Bedrooms
    6.8%

    Rental Trends — Carlsbad, CA

    As of July '25, Rentcast reports the average rent in Carlsbad, CA is $4,640, with a year-over-year rent change of 3.3%. Per bedroom, the median rent as of July '25 in Carlsbad, CA is studios: $1,500, 1-bedrooms: $2,900, 2-bedrooms: $4,100, 3-bedrooms: $4,970, 4-bedrooms: $7,380. The most common rental property sizes in Carlsbad, CA are 2-bedroom and 3-bedroom, accounting for 41.9% and 33.8% of the rental stock.

    TypeMedian RentAverage Rent
    Average Rent$3,900$4,640
    Studio Rent $1,500$1,500
    1 Bed Rent $2,920$2,900
    2 Bed Rent $3,720$4,100
    3 Bed Rent $4,600$4,970
    4 Bed Rent $7,200$7,380
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    % of Rental Stock

    Studio
    3.5%
    1 Bedroom
    14.2%
    2 Bedrooms
    41.9%
    3 Bedrooms
    33.8%
    4 Bedrooms
    5.5%
    5+ Bedrooms
    1.2%

    Property Listings — Carlsbad, CA

    As of Dec '25, Realtor.com reports that the median days on market for a home in Carlsbad, CA is 40. 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 0.0%, representing a small inventory and little supply pressure on home prices.

    MetricZip Code AverageYear over Year % Change
    Median Listing Price
    		$1,300,000-9.0%
    Listing Count
    		33-23.0%
    Listings as % of Homes0.2%-23.0%
    Days on Market
    		48-20.0%
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    Demographics — Carlsbad, CA

    As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Carlsbad, CA has a population of 23,700, which has decreased by -2.7% over the past 5 years. Carlsbad, CA is a moderately popular place for families, as children make up 22.8% of the population. The area has a highly educated workforce, with 67.4% of adult residents holding a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are many residents working remotely, with 34.5% reporting working from home.

    MetricLatest CensusYoY % Change
    Population
    		23,700-2.7%
    % Under 18
    		22.8%-2.6%
    % Seniors
    		20.5%12.6%
    % WFH
    		34.5%131.5%
    % w/ College Degree
    		67.4%5.1%
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    As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Carlsbad, CA is a predominantly white area, with 64.3% of the population identifying as white. The white population has shrunk by 10.1% in the last 5 years. The second most common race or ethnicity in Carlsbad, CA is hispanic, making up 16.6% of the population. Foreign-born residents account for 16.4% of the population in Carlsbad, CA, and this percentage has decreased by 4.7% as of the ACS Survey 5 years prior, suggesting fewer immigrants are calling the area home.

    Race and Ethnicity

    MetricLatest Census5-Year % Change
    % White
    		64.3%-10.1%
    % Black
    		0.9%80.0%
    % Hispanic
    		16.6%10.7%
    % Asian
    		11.6%27.5%
    % Foreign Born
    		16.4%-4.7%
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    Mortgage and Risk — Carlsbad, CA

    According to HUD data as of 2023, there were 299 mortgage originations in Carlsbad, CA, of which 95.0% of loans were conventional mortgages. The average loan-to-value was 39.0%, with 2.0% above 90% LTV (normal). This implies small mortgage risk in Carlsbad, CA. Investor activity is low, as 1.0% of loans were by investors. 13.0% of loans were cash-out refinances, suggesting many homeowners are tapping equity.

    Mortgages

    MetricZip Code Average
    Total Loan Originations
    		299
    % Conventional Loans
    		95.0%
    % Government Loans
    		5.0%
    % Investor Loans
    		1.0%
    % Second Loans
    		4.0%
    % Cash Out Refinance
    		13.0%
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    Rentals and Section 8 — Carlsbad, CA

    As of 2024, the percent of homes in Carlsbad, CA under the Section 8 program is 3.9%. 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. 1-bedroom and 2-bedroom and 3-bedroom units appear to be good home sizes to consider for Section 8 housing in Carlsbad, CA, because HUD payments exceed market rent, while 4-bedroom units do not.

    Section 8 Market Size

    Total Units under HUD
    		128
    Total Units Section 8
    		128
    % Rentals under Section 8
    		3.9%
    % Occupied Section 8
    		65.0%

    Section 8 Opportunity

    Home SizeHUD PremiumMarket RentMax HUD Rent
    1 Bedroom$310$2,920$3,230
    2 Bedroom$280$3,720$4,000
    3 Bedroom$750$4,600$5,350
    4 Bedroom-$690$7,200$6,510

    Affordability — Carlsbad, CA

    Home Price to Income Ratio

    MetricZip Code Average
    Home Price to Income Ratio7.5
    Median Home Price$1,322,000
    Median Household Income$155,000

    Carlsbad, CA — ZIP Code Boundary Map

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