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Carlsbad, California by the numbers
According to the FBI, Carlsbad had 2.1 reported violent crimes per 1,000 residents in 2025, 52% lower than the California rate (4.3). The median household income is $142,748 and the median home value is $1,257,000. About 114,373 people live in Carlsbad.
Last updated . Crime: FBI 2025. Income and housing: Census ACS 2020-2024. Road work: October 11, 2026.
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What is the crime rate in Carlsbad?
Carlsbad police recorded 236 violent crimes in 2025, or 2.1 for every 1,000 residents. That is 52% lower than the California rate (4.3), and 36% lower than the national rate (3.3). 4 of the violent crimes were murders or non-negligent manslaughter. Property crime came to 1,226 offenses (10.8 per 1,000; California: 17.9). Violent crimes fell 9% between 2021 and 2025 (259 to 236).
| Offense (2025) | Carlsbad count | Per 1,000 | California per 1,000 | U.S. per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent crime | 236 | 2.1 | 4.3 | 3.3 |
| Murder | 4 | 0.04 | 0.03 | 0.04 |
| Rape | 14 | 0.12 | 0.33 | 0.36 |
| Robbery | 27 | 0.24 | 0.95 | 0.49 |
| Aggravated assault | 191 | 1.7 | 3.0 | 2.4 |
| Property crime | 1,226 | 10.8 | 17.9 | 15.3 |
| Burglary | 196 | 1.7 | 2.8 | 1.9 |
| Larceny-theft | 956 | 8.4 | 12.0 | 11.4 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 74 | 0.65 | 3.2 | 2.0 |
How has crime in Carlsbad changed since 2021?
| Year | Violent crimes | Property crimes | Murders |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 259 | 2,047 | 2 |
| 2022 | 243 | 2,054 | 0 |
| 2023 | 231 | 1,865 | 0 |
| 2024 | 228 | 1,719 | 1 |
| 2025 | 236 | 1,226 | 4 |
Most crime never reaches the police, so these are reported crimes, a floor rather than the full count. In 2024 about half of violent crimes (48%) and about 3 in 10 property crimes (31%) were reported to police (U.S. Justice Department, National Crime Victimization Survey). Rates also depend on how completely each agency reports to the FBI. City figures are the Carlsbad Police Department's own reports.
How does Carlsbad compare with California?
The median household income in Carlsbad is $142,748, 44% higher than the California median ($99,122). The median owner-occupied home is worth $1,257,000 by owners' estimates, and half of renters pay more than $2,808 a month. About 114,373 people live on 38 square miles of land, roughly 3,025 per square mile. The city lies in San Diego County.
| Census ACS 2020-2024 | Carlsbad | California | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 114,373 | 39,287,377 | 334,922,499 |
| Median household income | $142,748 | $99,122 | $80,734 |
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $1,257,000 | $734,700 | $332,700 |
| Median gross rent | $2,808 | $2,036 | $1,413 |
| Unemployment rate (2020-2024 average) | 5.5% | 6.6% | 5.2% |
| People below the poverty line | 6.9% | 12.0% | 12.5% |
| Adults 25+ with a bachelor's degree or higher | 62.1% | 37.1% | 35.7% |
| Homeowner households | 62.9% | 55.9% | 65.2% |
| Median age | 42.5 | 37.9 | 38.9 |
What environmental sites and hazards are in Carlsbad?
Carlsbad has 4 dams classed as high hazard in the National Inventory of Dams. None is rated Poor or Unsatisfactory; 4 are rated Satisfactory or Fair. The two tallest are Maerkle (165 ft) and Stanley A. Mahr Reservoir (79 ft). “High hazard” describes what lies downstream (people would probably die if the dam failed), not how likely the dam is to fail.
FEMA's National Risk Index rates the overall natural-hazard risk for San Diego County as “Very High”. Of the seven hazards on our map, FEMA rates these highest: wildfire (Very High), river flooding (Very High), heat waves (Relatively High) and earthquakes (Relatively High). The index compares counties with each other and also weighs how vulnerable and resilient a community is, so it is a long-run estimate, not a forecast.
Is there road construction in Carlsbad?
No highway work zones were listed in Carlsbad city limits in the October 11, 2026 state feed. Some states publish only part of their road work in open feeds, so check the state's 511 site before you travel. The map's layer refreshes every morning.
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How many schools, nursing homes and parks are in or near Carlsbad?
Federal school lists place 23 public and 9 private schools within Carlsbad. 3 Medicare- or Medicaid-certified nursing homes are in the city. Within about 15 miles: 8 state parks or recreation areas: Cardiff State Beach, Carlsbad State Beach, Leucadia State Beach, Moonlight State Beach and San Elijo State Beach and 3 more.
Gun shops, liquor stores and Planned Parenthood in Carlsbad
Gun shops
One gun shop with a public storefront is on the map inside the Carlsbad city limits. On the ATF list: Gunther Guns (Carlsbad).
Liquor stores
4 liquor stores are on the map inside the Carlsbad city limits: Bevmo! (Carlsbad), Big Pig Liquor (Carlsbad), Fiesta Liquor (Carlsbad) and Texas Wine & Spirits (Carlsbad).
Planned Parenthood
There is no Planned Parenthood health center inside the Carlsbad city limits on the map.
See them on the map: gun shops · liquor stores →
Sources: ATF licensee list (Sept 2026); state liquor licence lists, OpenStreetMap and Overture Maps (non-official); HHS Title X directory and CMS NPPES.
Common questions
What is the crime rate in Carlsbad?
In 2025, Carlsbad had 2.1 violent crimes per 1,000 residents (236 reported), 52% lower than the California rate (4.3). The property-crime rate was 10.8 per 1,000 (FBI Uniform Crime Reporting).
What is the median household income in Carlsbad?
$142,748 (Census American Community Survey, 2020-2024), compared with $99,122 for California.
How much do homes cost in Carlsbad?
The median value of owner-occupied homes is $1,257,000 (Census ACS 2020-2024), against $734,700 statewide.
What natural hazards affect Carlsbad?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates the overall natural-hazard risk for San Diego County as “Very High”. Of the seven hazards on our map, FEMA rates these highest: wildfire (Very High), river flooding (Very High), heat waves (Relatively High) and earthquakes (Relatively High).
Nearby cities
Vista, CA (5 mi) · Encinitas, CA (6 mi) · San Marcos, CA (7 mi) · Oceanside, CA (7 mi) · Escondido, CA (12 mi) · San Diego, CA (23 mi)
More: California statewide numbers · county page: San Diego County · Sex-offender registry search (NSOPW)
Where do these numbers come from?
- Crime: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting, agency counts 2021-2025 (Return A); state and national rates: FBI estimated crimes.
- Income, housing, education: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year, table B19013 (median household income) and related tables, for the Census place Carlsbad city.
- Land area: Census 2024 Gazetteer. Hazards: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (December 2025), county scores (county level).
- Superfund: U.S. EPA, Superfund site boundaries and NPL status (October 2026). Dams: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, National Inventory of Dams (public map service, October 2026).
- Work zones: State departments of transportation, via the U.S. DOT Work Zone Data Exchange (WZDx) and state 511 feeds; refreshed every morning (snapshot October 11, 2026).
- Schools: National Center for Education Statistics, EDGE public school locations 2024-25; budgets: U.S. Census Bureau, Annual Survey of School System Finances, fiscal year 2024; National Center for Education Statistics, EDGE Private School geocodes (Private School Survey 2023-24). Nursing homes: U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Nursing Home Provider Information and Penalties (September 2026).
- Parks: USGS Protected Areas Database of the U.S. (PAD-US 4.1); state park agencies' open data (CA, NY, PA, TN, TX, FL, NJ, KY, HI, UT, MT and others); OpenStreetMap contributors for some hours, phones, fees and camping; U.S. National Park Service: unit boundaries (Land Resources Division), Acreage Report (Sept 30, 2026), park pages on nps.gov (hours, fees), Visitor Use Statistics (2025).
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