Carlsbad, CA
Population 114,500 · San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA MSA. Moving to or from Carlsbad? Below: current climate, cost-of-living, housing, demographic, and job-market figures from public federal data.
Population
114,500
Cost of living (RPP)
111.887
Annual avg temp
63°F
Typical home
$1,370,649
Demographics (ACS 5-year 2023)
| Median household income | $139,326 |
| Median age | 42.8 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 36.8% |
| Median home value (ACS) | $1,156,900 |
| Median gross rent | $2,678/mo |
| Avg household size | 2.6 |
Cost of living
Regional Price Parity: 111.887 (U.S. average = 100). Rents 174.247, goods 107.963, services 179.267. Source: BEA, San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA (Metropolitan Statistical Area) MSA (2024).
Local CPI-U (all items): 140.728 as of March 2026. YoY +3.1%. Source: BLS.
Climate (NOAA 1991–2020 normals)
Annual avg temp
63°F
January low
48°F
July high
74°F
Annual snow
—
Annual precipitation 11.4". Station: CARLSBAD PALOMAR AP, CA US (0.3 mi away).
Housing (Zillow, 2026-03)
Typical home value (ZHVI)
$1,370,649
ZHVI YoY
-3.9%
Typical rent (ZORI)
$3,446/mo
ZORI YoY
+3.9%
Data provided by Zillow.
Jobs in the San Diego-Carlsbad, CA
Total employment (MSA)
1,522,620
Median wage (annual)
$53,090
Top occupations by employment
| Occupation | Employment | Median wage |
|---|---|---|
| Office and Administrative Support Occupations | 166,920 | $48,270 |
| Food Preparation and Serving Related Occupations | 155,650 | $35,470 |
| Sales and Related Occupations | 123,300 | $38,790 |
| Management Occupations | 114,190 | $134,250 |
| Business and Financial Operations Occupations | 112,110 | $83,560 |
Source: BLS OEWS.
Closest destinations
Oceanside, CA 9.0 mi · 19 min Escondido, CA 14 mi · 22 min San Diego, CA 27 mi · 38 min Temecula, CA 35 mi · 52 min El Cajon, CA 39 mi · 50 min Murrieta, CA 40 mi · 56 min Chula Vista, CA 43 mi · 55 min Menifee, CA 48 mi · 1h 7m Irvine, CA 53 mi · 1h 6m Costa Mesa, CA 59 mi · 1h 14m