San Carlos

The ‘City of Good Living’ is situated approximately halfway between San Francisco and San Jose in the County of San Mateo, California.
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Welcome to San Carlos

If you are family oriented San Carlos is the place for you. The ‘City of Good Living’ is situated approximately halfway between San Francisco and San Jose in the County of San Mateo, California. Housing is expensive and many of older homes have been remodelled or torn down and larger homes built. New condos and townhomes are constantly being added. This is a town on the move.


With a population of a little over 30,000 San Carlos’ growth had been slow until 1944 when Dalmo Victor established the city’s first large electronics plant. Currently it is home to pharmaceutical companies including Novartis, Apexigen and Sutro Biopharma and technology companies like Check Point Software and MarkLogic.


San Carlos was the first city in California to open a charter school, and its elementary schools rank consistently high in statewide lists. High school students have a choice of Carlmont High in Belmont or Sequoia High School in Redwood City.


San Carlos has a ‘small town’ feel and its busy downtown area on Laurel Street is composed mostly of shops and popular restaurants like Town, Refuge, and Creola. There is always something happening on Laurel Street from a local Farmer’s Market on Thursdays and Sundays where you can find flowers, fruits and vegetables and other treats. and in October an Art & Wine Faire where you can taste some of the area’s finest wines and microbrews.


San Carlos has a small airport which is home to over 30 aviation related businesses and you can have breakfast or lunch at the airport cafe while watching the planes take off and land. Don’t miss the Hiller Aviation Museum on Skyway Road. San Carlos offers an array of great things to see and do for the whole family from museums and art galleries to wineries, breweries, parks, reserves and more.


Let us take you on a tour of the neighborhoods including: highly desirable White Oaks, Oak Park, Brittan Acres and if you like views you will want to climb the San Carlos Hills to Crestview Avenue with it’s townhomes and single family view homes. Make an appointment with Mary or Robert.


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.

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Car-Dependent
Walking Score
43
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score

Points of Interest

Explore popular things to do in the area, including Baker Billy, Phil's Gourmet Hotdogs, and Rehreh Threads & Goods.

Name Category Distance Reviews
Ratings by Yelp
Dining 3.95 miles 10 reviews 5/5 stars
Dining · $ 1.56 miles 9 reviews 5/5 stars
Shopping 3.65 miles 15 reviews 5/5 stars
Active 2.02 miles 13 reviews 5/5 stars
Active 3.34 miles 10 reviews 5/5 stars
Active 4.92 miles 16 reviews 5/5 stars

Demographics and Employment Data for San Carlos, CA

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

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0-9 Years

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10-17 Years

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18-24 Years

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25-64 Years

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65-74 Years

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75+ Years

Education Level

  • Less Than 9th Grade
  • High School Degree
  • Associate Degree
  • Bachelor Degree
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11,393

Total Households

2.69

Average Household Size

$104,853

Average individual Income

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Commute Time

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15 to 29 Minutes
30 to 59 Minutes
60+ Minutes

Schools in San Carlos, CA

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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.
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