San Carlos

Welcome to San Carlos

San Carlos is a city located in San Mateo County, California, in the United States. It is part of the San Francisco Bay Area and is located near the major city of San Francisco. The city has a population of around 28,000 people and is known for its suburban feel and diverse community. San Carlos is also known for its excellent schools and high median household income. The city has several parks and open spaces, including the Burton Park, which is popular for hiking, biking, and other outdoor activities. Additionally, it has a variety of shopping and dining options, including the historic downtown area, which features a mix of boutique shops and restaurants. The city is also known for its cultural events, such as the San Carlos Art and Wine Faire, and the San Carlos Hometown Days festival.

Things To Do

Visit the Hiller Aviation Museum: This museum offers exhibits and events that highlight the history of aviation.
Visit the San Carlos Art & Wine Faire: This annual event features a variety of art and craft vendors, as well as live music and wine tastings from local wineries.
Visit the San Carlos Library: This library offers a variety of books, videos, and events for all ages.
Visit the San Carlos History Museum: This museum offers exhibits and events that highlight the history of San Carlos and the surrounding area.
Visit the Burton Park: This park offers playgrounds, picnic areas, and a community center.
Visit the Heather Park: This park offers playgrounds, picnic areas, and a community center.
Visit the Arguello Park: This park offers playgrounds, picnic areas, and a community center.
Visit the San Carlos Farmers' Market: This market features a variety of fresh produce, baked goods, and artisanal crafts, and is open on Saturdays.
Visit the San Carlos Museum: This museum features exhibits on the history of San Carlos and the surrounding area.
Visit the San Carlos Elms Park: This park offers playgrounds, picnic areas, and a community center.

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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, Slow Burn Eats, and Shima's Jerky Chips.

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 Slow Burn Eats page on Yelp Search 708 Windsor Way on Google Maps	Dining	2.44 miles	7 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Shima's Jerky Chips page on Yelp Search 1700 W Hillsdale Blvd on Google Maps	Dining	4.7 miles	8 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Los Chulo's Tacos page on Yelp	Dining	3.32 miles	12 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Cake Done Right page on Yelp	Dining	3.27 miles	15 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the ParrFit page on Yelp Search 1119 S B St on Google Maps	Active	4.92 miles	8 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the San Mateo Complete Tennis Lessons page on Yelp	Active	3.71 miles	137 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Alexis Navat - Personal Training and Nutrition ... page on Yelp Search 405 Old County Rd on Google Maps	Active	2.11 miles	6 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Infinite Body Health page on Yelp Search 2100 Carlmont Dr on Google Maps	Active	1.63 miles	64 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the NicFit page on Yelp	Active	1.58 miles	7 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the California Kungfu & Taichi Institute page on Yelp Search 1436 El Camino Real on Google Maps	Active	2.48 miles	5 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Color Fantasy Studio page on Yelp Search 4060 S El Camino Real on Google Maps	Beauty	2.63 miles	41 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Starry Eyed Lash page on Yelp Search 4060 S El Camino Real on Google Maps	Beauty	2.63 miles	8 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Massage Escape page on Yelp Search 1145 Saint Francis Way on Google Maps	Beauty	1.24 miles	8 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

Blue Collar:

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

Things To Do

San Carlos Resources

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

$4,988,000

$4,750,000

$3,998,000

$3,985,000

$3,960,000

$3,825,000

$3,650,000

$3,175,000

$2,998,000

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San Carlos

Welcome to San Carlos

Things To Do

San Carlos Resources

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

$4,988,000

$4,750,000

$3,998,000

$3,985,000

$3,960,000

$3,825,000

$3,650,000

$3,175,000

$2,998,000

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Los Altos

Palo Alto

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