Carlsbad

Welcome to Carlsbad

Carlsbad is a lovely seaside resort city occupying a 7-mile stretch of Pacific coastline in northern San Diego County. The city of Carlsbad is located 87 miles south of Los Angeles and 35 miles north of downtown San Diego. Referred to as “The Village by the Sea” by locals, the quaint seaside downtown area is full of great shops to explore and many wonderful restaurants. Other attractions in Carlsbad, aside from walking or riding your bicycle near the gorgeous clean sandy beaches, are the nearby Legoland California Resort, a popular and fun family amusement park, admire the breath-taking Carlsbad flower fields or handpick the very best strawberries from the Carlsbad strawberry fields.

For residents, Carlsbad has many top-rated public and private schools in the area. There are fantastic stores to roam at the Carlsbad Premium Outlets, an open outdoor shopping experience you’ll be sure to visit often, many well-respected, beautiful golf courses, and many top golf manufacturing companies call Carlsbad their home headquarters. There is the McClellan-Palomar Airport for private and commercial affairs. Also, Carlsbad is home to the nation’s largest water desalination plant, the Carlsbad Desalination Plant at the Encina Power Plant.

Living in Carlsbad is easy and convenient because Carlsbad is home to many notable corporate headquarters and also top employers such as ViaSat, Life Technologies Corporation, and the City of Carlsbad. For recreation and relaxation, you can visit one of Carlsbad’s three open space lagoon areas, one of the three public libraries, a State beach campground on the beach-side cliffs, and even visit two great local museums–The Museum of Making Music and the Miniature Engineering Craftsmanship Museum.

What We Love About Carlsbad

A destination city for residents and tourists alike.
Home to North County attractions like parks, resorts, and flower fields.
Great for recreation and relaxation.

Overview for Carlsbad, CA

114,858 people live in Carlsbad, where the median age is 42.5 and the average individual income is $61,943. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

114,858

Total Population

42.5 years

Median Age

High

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

$61,943

Average individual Income

Around Carlsbad, CA

There's plenty to do around Carlsbad, including shopping, dining, nightlife, parks, and more. Data provided by Walk Score and Yelp.

21

Car-Dependent

Walking Score

19

Somewhat Bikeable

Bike Score

23

Minimal Transit

Transit Score

Points of Interest

Explore popular things to do in the area, including Sunset Bay Candy, Poki Poki Boba & Brewski, and Dollhouse Boutique.

Name	Category	Distance	Reviews	Ratings by Yelp
Visit the Sunset Bay Candy page on Yelp	Dining	4.08 miles	6 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Poki Poki Boba & Brewski page on Yelp Search 201 Oak Ave on Google Maps	Dining	4.45 miles	5 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Dollhouse Boutique page on Yelp Search 2957 State St on Google Maps	Shopping	4.53 miles	8 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Global Martial Arts page on Yelp Search 1580 S Melrose Dr on Google Maps	Active	3.68 miles	12 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Pilates PhysioWise - Carlsbad page on Yelp Search 785 Grand Ave 210B on Google Maps	Active	4.47 miles	7 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Odyssey Performance page on Yelp Search 2055 Thibodo Rd on Google Maps	Active	4.75 miles	5 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Michael J Stocking page on Yelp Search 1275 Quail Gardens Dr on Google Maps	Active	3.93 miles	5 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Spiritual Massage Healing page on Yelp Search 338 N Coast Hwy 101 on Google Maps	Beauty	4.86 miles	22 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Solomon and Co Hair Studio page on Yelp Search 1114 N Coast Hwy 101 on Google Maps	Beauty	4.05 miles	8 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Lisa Azevedo RN BSN - Aluma Medical Aesthetics page on Yelp Search 1022 N El Camino Real on Google Maps	Beauty	4.32 miles	6 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Hannah Marie Hair page on Yelp	Beauty	2.8 miles	6 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Killer Hair by K page on Yelp Search 1822 Marron Rd on Google Maps	Beauty	4.92 miles	12 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Miassage page on Yelp	Beauty	2.8 miles	26 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Micki's Wash N Wear Hair page on Yelp Search 256 N Coast Hwy 101 on Google Maps	Beauty	4.95 miles	6 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Irresistible Mess page on Yelp Search 7040 Avenida Encinas on Google Maps	Beauty	2.26 miles	36 reviews	5/5 stars

Demographics and Employment Data for Carlsbad, CA

Population Households Employment

Carlsbad has 44,350 households, with an average household size of 2.58. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in Carlsbad do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 114,858 people call Carlsbad home. The population density is 3,040.73 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

114,858

Total Population

High

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

42.5

Median Age

49.59 / 50.41%

Men vs Women

Population by Age Group

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0-9 Years

10-17:

10-17 Years

18-24:

18-24 Years

25-64:

25-64 Years

65-74:

65-74 Years

75+:

75+ Years

Education Level

Less Than 9th Grade
High School Degree
Associate Degree
Bachelor Degree
Graduate Degree

44,350

Total Households

2.58

Average Household Size

$61,943

Average individual Income

Households with Children

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Single

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Commute Time

0 to 14 Minutes

15 to 29 Minutes

30 to 59 Minutes

60+ Minutes

Schools in Carlsbad, CA

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The following schools are within or nearby Carlsbad. The rating and statistics can serve as a starting point to make baseline comparisons on the right schools for your family. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

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