Living in Carlsbad (California)
Carlsbad (California) is a city in California, United States, home to 114,746 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are commuters (top 6%, #339 of 6,227), car-free households (top 8%, #283 of 3,933), city lovers (top 9%, #340 of 4,114).
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Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Carlsbad (California)
- It is right on the coast of the North Pacific Ocean.
- It is part of Greater Oceanside, 7 km from the city centre.
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 9 h 57 min and sets around 1:46; in late June it sets around 5:02.
How Carlsbad (California) ranks
Scores run 0 to 100 against every municipality in United States. Ranks count only the places that pass each profile's minimums, so the totals differ by profile. Local data: official statistics on affordability, green space, education and family, health and elderly, jobs and economy, lifestyle and amenities, mobility and connectivity and safety and community (local or regional figures, sources on every place page) plus population and geography.
| Profile | Score | In United States | In California | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Young family | 47 | #6,227 of 11,898 | #176 of 863 | Map |
| Low-income household | 22 | #8,619 of 9,771 | #210 of 775 | Map |
| Low-income family | 34 | #6,223 of 8,006 | #171 of 709 | Map |
| Single parent | 43 | #4,224 of 6,237 | #140 of 612 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 63 | #3,503 of 9,474 | #335 of 760 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 62 | #3,971 of 9,474 | #326 of 760 | Map |
| Early retiree | 62 | #3,814 of 10,762 | #402 of 811 | Map |
| Single professional | 69 | #513 of 4,537 | #63 of 532 | Map |
| Young professional | 73 | #377 of 4,444 | #57 of 527 | Map |
| DINKS | 76 | #439 of 3,053 | #72 of 420 | Map |
| Remote worker | 53 | #5,424 of 7,271 | #320 of 648 | Map |
| Commuter | 78 | #339 of 6,227 | #36 of 645 | Map |
| Car-free household | 77 | #283 of 3,933 | #53 of 490 | Map |
| Student | 68 | #1,067 of 2,119 | #151 of 267 | Map |
| First-home buyer | 35 | #5,856 of 8,006 | #166 of 709 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 18 | #11,247 of 12,111 | #340 of 862 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | 73 | #340 of 4,114 | #60 of 506 | Map |
| Expat professional | 74 | #919 of 7,271 | #118 of 648 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 67 | #2,287 of 9,474 | #228 of 760 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 13 | #17,714 of 18,063 | #841 of 1060 | Map |
| Cross-border commuter | not ranked: must-have: a border within 45 km where pay is higher on the other side | – | Map | |
| Outdoor and mountain lover | 41 | #3,014 of 16,523 | #385 of 1020 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 0 | #17,872 of 18,063 | #892 of 1060 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 71 | #1,753 of 16,523 | #214 of 1020 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 79 | #422 of 21,167 | #62 of 1147 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 47 | #11,599 of 12,111 | #785 of 862 | Map |
| Coastal living | 68 | #2,455 of 6,413 | #186 of 490 | Map |
| Business owner | 74 | #1,067 of 12,111 | #116 of 862 | Map |
| Digital native | 63 | #689 of 4,750 | #99 of 551 | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- Oceanside (California) 5 km
- Camp Pendleton South 8 km
- Vista 11 km
- Encinitas 15 km
- San Marcos (California) 17 km
- Camp Pendleton North 18 km
- Solana Beach 20 km
- Escondido 25 km
Data: Eurostat GISCO LAU 2024; locations EDJNet LAU centres; airports OurAirports; coastline Natural Earth. Updated 2026-10-31. Rankings are decision aids, not advice.