San Carlos

Welcome to San Carlos

San Carlos is located between Redwood City and Belmont, with a population just under 30,000. Once part of the expansive Rancho de las Pulgas holdings and now a major biotech hub, “The City of Good Living” is a charming and central peninsula town with a quaint, historic downtown, local museums, and acres of open space. Along revitalized Laurel Avenue, shops and restaurants bustle with locals. The newly built San Carlos Museum houses artifacts from the Ohlone Indian and Spanish eras and the nearby Hiller Aviation Museum is a must for flying buffs. The museum specializes in helicopter and aviation history and has more than 40 aircraft replicas. Overlooking neat streets lined with single family homes stretching to the Bay Shore, San Carlos’ Pulgas Ridge offers miles of scenic hiking and biking trails for the outdoor enthusiast

The outstanding schools, transportation options, and unusually low crime rate add to the lure of this area. San Carlos has its own elementary and middle school district, and all of the schools consistently rank near the top in the State. Students currently travel to Carlmont High School in Belmont or Sequoia High School in Redwood City to receive their public secondary education. In late 2014, the school district studied the viability of creating a 400 student high school on Old County Road, but there would be no athletic facilities at this school and a proposed adjacent park would be used instead. The local community is challenging this proposed school, and there has been no firm decision made as to proceeding. San Carlos also holds the distinction as the first city in California to open a charter school.

San Carlos' hilly terrain make for some incredible views of the bay, but the hillside lots can also leave residents with very little usable yard space, so access to 14 local parks sitting on over 143 acres of land make up for this difference. On the weekends the sports fields are full, and residents like to get out and enjoy the beautiful weather. Another incredible local benefit is access to the SamTrans bus system and Caltrain system, which provide access throughout San Mateo County and up and down the peninsula with 35 minute limited stop service to San Francisco. The San Carlos downtown is also home to Hot Harvest Nights and is a must visit during the summer months for dining and other festivals.

San Carlos is located in the 94070 zip code and consists of mainly single-family homes, but there are condominium and townhome properties located closer to the downtown area and at the top of the mountain ridge along Crestview drive.

Overview for San Carlos, CA

30,754 people live in San Carlos, where the median age is 41 and the average individual income is $104,853. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

30,754

Total Population

41 years

Median Age

High

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

$104,853

Average individual Income

Around San Carlos, CA

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

46

Car-Dependent

Walking Score

43

Somewhat Bikeable

Bike Score

Points of Interest

Explore popular things to do in the area, including Something Swede-Ish Home Bakery, DieselFish, and Maureen McVerry's Musical Theatre Camp.

Name	Category	Distance	Reviews	Ratings by Yelp
Visit the Something Swede-Ish Home Bakery page on Yelp	Dining	2.55 miles	6 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the DieselFish page on Yelp Search 1450 Maple St on Google Maps	Active	2.68 miles	6 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Maureen McVerry's Musical Theatre Camp page on Yelp Search 225 Clifford Ave on Google Maps	Active	1.95 miles	5 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the L.I.T. Fitness page on Yelp Search 175 S Blvd on Google Maps	Active	4.6 miles	16 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the KJ Hitting page on Yelp Search 25 Karen Rd on Google Maps	Active	1.68 miles	33 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the The Fitness Connection page on Yelp Search 1119 S B St on Google Maps	Active	4.92 miles	27 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Beauty Essentials page on Yelp Search 2996 S Norfolk St on Google Maps	Beauty	3.33 miles	19 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Wedding Hair Couture by Alissa page on Yelp Search 1178 San Carlos Ave on Google Maps	Beauty	0.71 miles	28 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Glow San Carlos page on Yelp	Beauty	0.76 miles	8 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Little Star Beauty Shop at Sola Salon Studios page on Yelp Search 4060 S El Camino Real on Google Maps	Beauty	2.63 miles	32 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Lyfestyle Ink 2 page on Yelp Search 2332 S El Camino Real on Google Maps	Beauty	3.86 miles	22 reviews	5/5 stars

Demographics and Employment Data for San Carlos, CA

Population Households Employment

San Carlos has 11,393 households, with an average household size of 2.69. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in San Carlos do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 30,754 people call San Carlos home. The population density is 5,682.7 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

30,754

Total Population

High

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

41

Median Age

48.88 / 51.12%

Men vs Women

Population by Age Group

0-9:

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

11,393

Total Households

2.69

Average Household Size

$104,853

Average individual Income

Households with Children

With Children:

Without Children:

Marital Status

Married

Single

Divorced

Separated

Blue vs White Collar Workers

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White Collar:

Commute Time

0 to 14 Minutes

15 to 29 Minutes

30 to 59 Minutes

60+ Minutes

Schools in San Carlos, CA

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Primary Schools ()

Middle Schools ()

High Schools ()

Mixed Schools ()

The following schools are within or nearby San Carlos. 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.

Type

Name

Welcome to San Carlos

Overview for San Carlos, CA

30,754

41 years

High

$104,853

Around San Carlos, CA

46

Car-Dependent

43

Somewhat Bikeable

Points of Interest

Demographics and Employment Data for San Carlos, CA

30,754

High

41

48.88 / 51.12%

11,393

2.69

$104,853

Schools in San Carlos, CA

Property Listings

$6,200,000

$5,685,000

$4,988,000

$4,750,000

$4,650,000

$4,300,000

$4,250,000

$3,998,000

$3,998,000

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San Carlos

Welcome to San Carlos

Overview for San Carlos, CA

30,754

41 years

High

$104,853

Around San Carlos, CA

46

Car-Dependent

43

Somewhat Bikeable

Points of Interest

Demographics and Employment Data for San Carlos, CA

30,754

High

41

48.88 / 51.12%

11,393

2.69

$104,853

Schools in San Carlos, CA

Property Listings

$6,200,000

$5,685,000

$4,988,000

$4,750,000

$4,650,000

$4,300,000

$4,250,000

$3,998,000

$3,998,000

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Sunnyvale

Santa Clara

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