What is the average home price in Carlsbad, CA 92008?

As of May '26, the median home price in Carlsbad, CA 92008 is $1,220,000, based on Zillow home estimates.

How have home prices in Carlsbad, CA 92008 changed over the past year?

As of May '26, home prices have decreased N/A over the past year, according to Zillow home estimates data.

What is the home price projection for Carlsbad, CA 92008?

As of May '26, Zillow projects home prices in Carlsbad, CA 92008 to decrease 3.1% in the next year.

What are the demographics of Carlsbad, CA 92008?

According to the latest Census, the demographics of Carlsbad, CA 92008 are 66.0% White, 1.1% Black, 7.5% Asian, 18.6% Hispanic. The population is 27,700, with 17.5% under 18 years old.

How long does it take homes to sell in Carlsbad, CA 92008?

According to Realtor.com, as of May '26, the median home in Carlsbad, CA 92008 is on the market for 36 days. This is a decrease of 9.0% from last year.

What is the average rent price in Carlsbad, CA 92008?

The average rent price in Carlsbad, CA 92008, as of the latest data, is $4,000. The average rent for 1 bedroom homes is $2,660. For 2, 3, and 4 bedroom homes, the average rent is $3,610, $5,730, and $6,620 respectively.

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Carlsbad, CA—92008

Real Estate Data & Market Trends

Key Metrics at a Glance

Median Home Value

$1,220,000

N/A

Household Income

$105,000

22.6% YoY Growth

Days on Market

9.0% Shorter YoY

Home Price Forecast

-3.1%

Median Rent

$3,270

5.0% YoY Growth

1-Bed Rent

$2,500

3.1% YoY Growth

2-Bed Rent

$3,170

0.8% YoY Growth

3-Bed Rent

$5,310

5.1% YoY Growth

Other Zip Codes in Carlsbad, CA

92011 92010 92009

Home Price Trends — Carlsbad, CA

Carlsbad, CA lacks sufficient home price data for analysis.

Cost per Home Type

Home Type	Median Home Value	YoY % Change
All Homes	$1,220,000	N/A
Single Family	N/A	N/A
Condos	$1,054,000	1.8%

Cost per Home Size

Home Size	Median Home Value	YoY % Change
1 Bed	$746,000	5.8%

Rental Trends — Carlsbad, CA

As of July '25, Rentcast reports the average rent in Carlsbad, CA is $4,000, with a year-over-year rent change of 5.0%. Per bedroom, the median rent as of July '25 in Carlsbad, CA is studios: $2,610, 1-bedrooms: $2,660, 2-bedrooms: $3,610, 3-bedrooms: $5,730, 4-bedrooms: $6,620. The most common rental property sizes in Carlsbad, CA are 2-bedroom and 1-bedroom, accounting for 47.8% and 30.5% of the rental stock.

Type	Median Rent	Average Rent
Average Rent	$3,270	$4,000
Studio Rent	$2,350	$2,610
1 Bed Rent	$2,500	$2,660
2 Bed Rent	$3,170	$3,610
3 Bed Rent	$5,310	$5,730
4 Bed Rent	$6,500	$6,620

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% of Rental Stock

Studio

8.9%

1 Bedroom

30.5%

2 Bedrooms

47.8%

3 Bedrooms

9.6%

4 Bedrooms

3.2%

Property Listings — Carlsbad, CA

As of May '26, Realtor.com reports that the median days on market for a home in Carlsbad, CA is 36. This is a decrease of -9.0% from last year, suggesting that homes are sitting on the market shorter than last year. The percentage of listed homes with a reduced price is 26.0%, representing a large inventory and a lot of supply pressure on home prices.

Metric	Zip Code Average	Year over Year % Change
Median Listing Price	$1,900,000	-7.0%
Listing Count	109	-7.0%
Listings as % of Homes	0.3%	-7.0%
Days on Market	36	-9.0%

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Demographics — Carlsbad, CA

As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Carlsbad, CA has a population of 27,700, which has increased by 1.4% over the past 5 years. Carlsbad, CA is a moderately popular place for families, as children make up 17.5% of the population. The area has a highly educated workforce, with 55.6% of adult residents holding a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are some residents working remotely, with 22.9% reporting working from home.

Metric	Latest Census	YoY % Change
Population	27,700	1.4%
% Under 18	17.5%	-2.2%
% Seniors	19.2%	7.9%
% WFH	22.9%	97.4%
% w/ College Degree	55.6%	2.0%

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As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Carlsbad, CA is a predominantly white area, with 66.0% of the population identifying as white. The white population has shrunk by 10.4% in the last 5 years. The second most common race or ethnicity in Carlsbad, CA is hispanic, making up 18.6% of the population. Foreign-born residents account for 14.1% of the population in Carlsbad, CA, and this percentage has increased by 11.9% as of the ACS Survey 5 years prior, suggesting more immigrants are calling the area home.

Race and Ethnicity

Metric	Latest Census	5-Year % Change
% White	66.0%	-10.4%
% Black	1.1%	37.5%
% Hispanic	18.6%	6.9%
% Asian	7.5%	50.0%
% Foreign Born	14.1%	11.9%

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Mortgage and Risk — Carlsbad, CA

According to HUD data as of 2023, there were 285 mortgage originations in Carlsbad, CA, of which 93.0% of loans were conventional mortgages. The average loan-to-value was 42.0%, with 5.0% above 90% LTV (normal). This implies small mortgage risk in Carlsbad, CA. Investor activity is low, as 2.0% of loans were by investors. 15.0% of loans were cash-out refinances, suggesting many homeowners are tapping equity.

Mortgages

Metric	Zip Code Average
Total Loan Originations	285
% Conventional Loans	93.0%
% Government Loans	7.0%
% Investor Loans	2.0%
% Second Loans	6.0%
% Cash Out Refinance	15.0%

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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 5.8%. 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 units appear to be good home sizes to consider for Section 8 housing in Carlsbad, CA, because HUD payments exceed market rent, while 3-bedroom and 4-bedroom units do not.

Section 8 Market Size

Total Units under HUD	338
Total Units Section 8	338
% Rentals under Section 8	5.8%
% Occupied Section 8	65.0%

Section 8 Opportunity

Home Size	HUD Premium	Market Rent	Max HUD Rent
1 Bedroom	$90	$2,500	$2,590
2 Bedroom	$30	$3,170	$3,200
3 Bedroom	-$1,030	$5,310	$4,280
4 Bedroom	-$1,290	$6,500	$5,210

Carlsbad, CA—92008

Key Metrics at a Glance

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Home Price Trends — Carlsbad, CA

Cost per Home Type

Cost per Home Size

% of Housing Stock

Rental Trends — Carlsbad, CA

% of Rental Stock

Property Listings — Carlsbad, CA

Demographics — Carlsbad, CA

Race and Ethnicity

Mortgage and Risk — Carlsbad, CA

Mortgages

Rentals and Section 8 — Carlsbad, CA

Section 8 Market Size

Section 8 Opportunity

Affordability — Carlsbad, CA

Home Price to Income Ratio

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Frequently Asked Questions

Metric	Zip Code Average
Home Price to Income Ratio	9.7
Median Home Price	$1,220,000
Median Household Income	$105,000