San Carlos SnackAbility
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Cost of living in San Carlos summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in San Carlos. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around California. Key points include:
The cost of living in San Carlos is 311 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in San Carlos is 3.1x higher than the national average.
The median home value in San Carlos is $2,459,877.
The median income in San Carlos is $237,470.
San Carlos's Overall Cost Of Living
Higher Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In San Carlos Comparison Table
| Living Expense | San Carlos | California | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 311 | 142 | 100 |
| Services | 110 | 110 | 100 |
| Groceries | 112 | 118 | 100 |
| Health | 769 | 197 | 100 |
| Housing | 115 | 120 | 100 |
| Transportation | 113 | 121 | 100 |
| Utilities | 121 | 121 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
San Carlos, CA Weather
The average high in San Carlos is 66.7° and the average low is 49.1°.
There are 42.7 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 24.5 inches of precipitation each year with 0.0 inches of snow.
| Stat | San Carlos |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 66.7 |
| Average Annual Low | 49.1 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 42.7 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 24.5 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 0.0 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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San Carlos Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in San Carlos
The current population in San Carlos is 29,614. The population has increased 6.4% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 29,614 | -0.6% |
| 2023 | 29,797 | -2.3% |
| 2022 | 30,490 | -0.9% |
| 2021 | 30,754 | 3.7% |
| 2020 | 29,647 | -1.7% |
| 2019 | 30,154 | 0.2% |
| 2018 | 30,080 | 0.4% |
| 2017 | 29,954 | 1.2% |
| 2016 | 29,596 | 0.5% |
| 2015 | 29,454 | 1.0% |
| 2014 | 29,166 | 1.3% |
| 2013 | 28,779 | 1.1% |
| 2012 | 28,455 | 1.2% |
| 2011 | 28,130 | 1.1% |
| 2010 | 27,830 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in San Carlos
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San Carlos is:
55.7% White with 16,502 White residents.
0.6% African American with 174 African American residents.
0.0% American Indian with 10 American Indian residents.
23.4% Asian with 6,938 Asian residents.
0.7% Hawaiian with 213 Hawaiian residents.
1.1% Other with 326 Other residents.
7.5% Two Or More with 2,227 Two Or More residents.
10.9% Hispanic with 3,224 Hispanic residents.
| Race | San Carlos | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 55.7% | 33.8% | 57.4% |
| African American | 0.6% | 5.2% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 23.4% | 15.3% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Other | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 7.5% | 4.4% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 10.9% | 40.2% | 19.3% |
Gender in San Carlos
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San Carlos is 50.7% female with 15,023 female residents.
San Carlos is 49.3% male with 14,591 male residents.
| Gender | San Carlos | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.7% | 50.1% | 50.5% |
| Male | 49.3% | 49.9% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in San Carlos for adults over 25
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1.0% of adults in San Carlos completed < 9th grade.
2.0% of adults in San Carlos completed 9-12th grade.
7.0% of adults in San Carlos completed high school / ged.
15.0% of adults in San Carlos completed some college.
5.0% of adults in San Carlos completed associate's degree.
33.0% of adults in San Carlos completed bachelor's degree.
21.0% of adults in San Carlos completed master's degree.
6.0% of adults in San Carlos completed professional degree.
10.0% of adults in San Carlos completed doctorate degree.
| Education | San Carlos | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 1.0% | 8.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 2.0% | 7.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 7.0% | 20.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 15.0% | 19.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 5.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 33.0% | 23.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 21.0% | 10.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 6.0% | 3.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 10.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For San Carlos, California
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2.0% of households in San Carlos earn Less than $10,000.
0.6% of households in San Carlos earn $10,000 to $14,999.
0.9% of households in San Carlos earn $15,000 to $24,999.
2.2% of households in San Carlos earn $25,000 to $34,999.
3.9% of households in San Carlos earn $35,000 to $49,999.
6.5% of households in San Carlos earn $50,000 to $74,999.
3.8% of households in San Carlos earn $75,000 to $99,999.
13.2% of households in San Carlos earn $100,000 to $149,999.
9.9% of households in San Carlos earn $150,000 to $199,999.
57.0% of households in San Carlos earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | San Carlos | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 2.0% | 4.5% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 0.6% | 2.9% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 0.9% | 5.0% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 2.2% | 5.3% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 3.9% | 8.1% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 6.5% | 13.0% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 3.8% | 11.6% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 13.2% | 17.8% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 9.9% | 11.3% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 57.0% | 20.5% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
