Livability Score

82
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities D

There are some amenities close to this location.
Coffee (4) F
Peet's Coffee
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Sky Kitchen Restaurant
Coffee Shop
Emerald Hills Cafe and Roasting Company
Coffee Shop
Peet's Coffee & Tea
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Peet's Coffee
Coffee Shop
Steve's Cafe
Coffee Shop
Kristi Marie's
Coffee Shop
La Sweet
Coffee Shop
Red Giant Coffee
Coffee Shop
Bagel Street Cafe
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Corner Cafe
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Cafe La Tartine
Coffee Shop
Philz Coffee
Coffee Shop
Revere Coffee & Tea
Coffee Shop
Coffeebar
Coffee Shop
¡Venga! Empanadas
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (3) F
Unknown Name
Theatre Arts
Museum of San Carlos History
Museum
Hiller Aviation Museum
Museum
Unknown Name
Theatre Arts
Bill and Jean Lane Education Center
Museum
San Mateo County History Museum
Museum
Fox Theatre
Theatre Arts
Club Fox
Nightclub
Redwood Downtown 20 and XD
Cinema
Dragon Theater
Theatre Arts
The Main Gallery
Museum
Club Caliente
Nightclub
Mardi Gras Lounge
Nightclub
Cinépolis Luxury Cinemas San Mateo
Cinema
Food and Drink (15) D-
Nothing Bundt Cakes
Sweets
Ale Arsenal
Bar
Orchid Room
Bar
Jack in the Box
Fast Food
The Sandwich Spot
Fast Food
Dunkin' Donuts
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Ameritalia LLC
Beverages
Taco Bell
Fast Food
Chipotle
Fast Food
Carl's Jr.
Fast Food
Wingstop
Fast Food
Jamba
Fast Food
In-N-Out Burger
Fast Food
Papa Murphy's
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
KFC
Fast Food
Burger King
Fast Food
Ben Frank's
Fast Food
Canyon Inn
Bar
Burger King
Fast Food
Chick-fil-A
Fast Food
Panda Express
Fast Food
Mr. Pickles
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Fitness (1) F
Undisputed Boxing Gym
Gym
Snap Fitness
Gym
Sobrato Center for Nonprofits
Community Centre
Monarch Crossfit
Gym
Bay Club Redwood Shores
Gym
Unknown Name
Gym
Barrett Community Center
Community Centre
Obstacourse Fitness
Gym
Orangetheory Fitness
Gym
Barrel Up Training Facility
Gym
Heartcore
Gym
Club Oracle
Gym
F45 Training
Gym
One on One Fiteness
Gym
Sea Colony Club House
Community Centre
Fair Oaks Community Center
Community Centre
Sandpiper Community Center
Community Centre
Recreation and Wellness Center
Gym
NorCal CrossFit
Gym
Groceries (3) F
Bianchini's
Grocery Store
Trader Joe's
Grocery Store
Lucky
Grocery Store
Safeway
Grocery Store
Bonfare
Grocery Store
Lunardi's Markets
Grocery Store
Namaste Plaza Supermarket
Grocery Store
Indian Grocery and Spices
Grocery Store
Safeway
Grocery Store
Nob Hill Foods
Grocery Store
Whole Foods Market
Grocery Store
Safeway
Grocery Store
Gambrel & Co.
Butcher
Grocery Outlet
Grocery Store
Dehoff's Key Market
Grocery Store
300 Bakery
Bakery
Shell Gas Station
Grocery Store
Pilgrim Kitchen
Bakery
Mercadito Latino
Grocery Store
Mi Rancho Supermarket
Grocery Store
Mollie Stone's Market
Grocery Store
Unknown Name
Grocery Store
Smart & Final
Grocery Store
Sigonas Farmers Market
Grocery Store
Mi Rancho Supermarket
Grocery Store
Parks (30) A+
Toddler Playground
Playground
Splash Pad (Seasonal)
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Highlands Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
E R Burton Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Heather Park
Park
Unknown Name
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
City Hall Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Hillcrest Circle Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Frank D. Harrington Park
Park
Rosek Park
Park
Eaton Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Arguello Park
Park
Big Canyon Park
Park
San Carlos Ave Neighborhood Park
Park
Laureola Park
Park
Chilton Park
Park
Cedar Street Park
Park
Shops (19) D-
The Reading Bug
Books
Shell Snack Shop
Convenience Store
Unknown Name
Convenience Store
Precision Engravers
Fashion
Dollar Tree
Discount Store
Elegant Hair & Nail Salon
Beauty
Pet Food Express
Pets
The Home Depot
Home Improvement
7-Eleven
Convenience Store
Bird in the Nest
Clothing
Food Mart
Convenience Store
Conklin Brothers Floor Coverings
Home Improvement
Furniture Outlet
Furniture
Ross
Department Store
Road Runners Sports
Shoes
Bayshore Supply
Home Improvement
HomeGoods
Houseware
PetSmart
Pets
Best Buy
Electronics
7-Eleven
Convenience Store
Hair Express
Hairdresser
T-Mobile
Electronics
Bushwhacker Barbershop
Hairdresser
Everyday Flowers and Ballons
Florist
Hair Pro
Hairdresser
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commute A+

Of all people who commute, 6.7% take public transportation in San Carlos.
Public Transit Stops (49)
Stops & Stations A+
Brittan Avenue & Brook Street
Bus Stop
Brittan Avenue & Cordilleras Avenue
Bus Stop
Alameda de las Pulgas & Brittan Avenue
Bus Stop
Brittan Avenue & Cordilleras Avenue
Bus Stop
Cedar Street & Arroyo Avenue
Bus Stop
Brittan Avenue & Cedar Street
Bus Stop
Cedar Street & Brittan Avenue
Bus Stop
San Carlos Avenue & Sycamore Street
Bus Stop
San Carlos Avenue & Sycamore Street
Bus Stop
San Carlos Avenue & Phelps Road
Bus Stop
Cedar Street & San Carlos Avenue
Bus Stop
San Carlos Avenue & Cedar Street
Bus Stop
Alameda de las Pulgas & Oakdale Drive
Bus Stop
San Carlos Avenue & Phelps Road
Bus Stop
San Carlos Avenue & Cedar Street
Bus Stop
Alameda de las Pulgas & Hill Way
Bus Stop
San Carlos Avenue & Devonshire Boulevard
Bus Stop
San Carlos Avenue & Elm Street
Bus Stop
San Carlos Avenue & Wellington Drive
Bus Stop
San Carlos Avenue & Charlton Street
Bus Stop
El Camino Real & Arroyo Avenue
Bus Stop
San Carlos Avenue & Laurel Street
Bus Stop
Alameda de las Pulgas & Saint Francis Way
Bus Stop
El Camino Real & Arroyo Avenue
Bus Stop
San Carlos Avenue & Beverly Drive
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
6.7% B
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cost of living F

The cost of living in San Carlos is 310/100 - which is 122% higher than California.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. F
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax F
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crime A-

San Carlos crime rates are 1,228 per 100k, which is 57% lower than California
Property Crime
1,012 crimes per 100k A-
Violent Crime
216 crimes per 100k B+
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employment A+

The median income in San Carlos is $189,739 - which is 197% higher than California.
Med. Household Income
$189,739 A+
Unemployment Rate
2.9% B+
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health A+

There are some hospitals, police and fire stations.
Health & Safety (9)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. A
Fire Station 16
Fire Station
San Carlos Police Station
Police
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Aesthic Dental
Dentist
Fire Station 13
Fire Station
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Unknown Name
Dentist
Sequoia Hospital
Hospital
San Carlos Center Urgent Care
Clinic
San Carlos Center
Clinic
Charles McDonald
Dentist
Peninsula Infinite Smiles
Dentist
Cordilleras Mental Health Center
Hospital
Optometry
Doctor
Cordilleras Fire Station 18
Fire Station
Peninsula Specialty Dental Care
Dentist
Sequoia Teen Wellness Center
Clinic
Fire Station 14
Fire Station
Pacific Frontier Medical
Doctor
Redwood Medical Clinic
Doctor
Belmont Dental
Dentist
Dignity Health Medical Group Sequoia
Doctor
California Highway Patrol Redwood City
Police
Select Physical Fitness
Clinic
Fire Station 12
Fire Station
Air Quality
Median Air Quality B-
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housing B

San Carlos home prices are $1,756,800 - which is 329% higher than California
Home Price
$1,756,800 A+
Home Appreciation Rate
37% A+
Home Affordability
9.3x (home price to income ratio) F
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schools A+

The San Carlos graduation rate is 96% - which is 21% higher than California
School Test Scores
78% A-
High School Grad. Rates
96% A+
Elementary Schools (14) A+
St Charles
Brittan Acres Elementary
San Carlos Student Services Preschool
Heather Elementary
Central Middle
Arroyo
Arundel Elementary
White Oaks Elementary
Kindercourt Academy
Clifford Elementary
Tierra Linda Middle
Charles Armstrong School
San Carlos Charter Learning Center
Mariposa
San Carlos Charter Learning Center
The Discovery Center School
Sequoia Preschool Kindergarten
Orion Alternative
Our Lady Of Mt Carmel School
Notre Dame Elementary School
Immaculate Heart Of Mary School
Arbor Bay School
Redeemer Lutheran School
Belmont Oaks Academy
Mckinley Institute Of Technology
High Schools (0) F
Redwood High
Carlmont High
The Discovery Center School
Notre Dame High School
Sequoia High
Canyon Oaks Youth Center
San Mateo County Special Education
San Mateo County Rop
Design Tech High
Design Tech High
Summit Preparatory Charter High
Summit Preparatory Charter High
Hillsdale High
Everest Public High
Everest Public High
Wherry Academy
The Nueva School
Gateway Center
Margaret J. Kemp
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ratings A+

San Carlos has an overall rating of 97% from 10 reviews.
User Reviews (1)
From AreaVibes A+
User Surveys (9)
From AreaVibes A+
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  • San Carlos has a Livability Score of 82/100, which is considered exceptional
  • San Carlos crime rates are 57% lower than the California average
  • Cost of living in San Carlos is 122% higher than the California average

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Family San Carlos 5 rating By Anonymous ( May 14, 2018) San Carlos is a small town - but it’s a nice one. There isn’t much going on when it comes to nightlife, which is why you’d need to head into San Francisco if you wanted anything to do with that (and there is TONS to do in San Francisco at night!), but San Carlos isn’t rea ...Read More lly for nightlife. San Carlos is for families and those who want to live outside of the city while still being able to have an easy commute.

One of the things that I really love is the farmer’s market. There’s a good sized market and there’s some excellent booths and foods there! Peter’s Kettle Corn is so good, but go early because you won’t be able to get any after just a few hours! There are special events held around the city for kids and there’s a large library section that’s filled with children’s books and toys. The Caltrain station makes it really easy to commute as well. Read Less
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      D Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in San Carlos? Yes, there are some amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Toddler Playground
      Splash Pad (Seasonal)
      Unknown Name
      Unknown Name
      Highlands Park
      Unknown Name
      E R Burton Park
      Unknown Name

      Entertainment

      Unknown Name
      Museum of San Carlos History
      Hiller Aviation Museum
      Unknown Name
      Bill and Jean Lane Education Center
      San Mateo County History Museum
      Fox Theatre
      Club Fox

      Food & Drink

      Nothing Bundt Cakes
      Ale Arsenal
      Orchid Room
      Jack in the Box
      The Sandwich Spot
      Dunkin' Donuts
      McDonald's
      Ameritalia LLC

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in San Carlos? Of all people who commute, 6.7% take public transportation in San Carlos.
      Drive to Work
      69%

      8% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      7%

      2% higher than the US average

      Walk to Work
      3%

      equal to the US average

      F Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in San Carlos? The cost of living in San Carlos is 310/100 - which is 122% higher than California.
      San Carlos
      310

      210% more expensive than average

      California
      140

      40% more expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      A- Crime

      What is the crime rate in San Carlos? San Carlos crime rates are 1,228, which are 57% lower than California
      Total Crime
      1,228 per 100k people

      47% lower than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 82

      47% lower than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      10%

      Year over year crime is up

      A+ Employment

      What is the median income in San Carlos? The median income in San Carlos is $189,739 which is 197% higher than California.
      Median household income
      $189,739243% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $95,211219% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      3%

      37% lower than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is San Carlos a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are many hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Pharmacies

      CVS Pharmacy
      Walgreens

      Doctors

      B Housing

      What are San Carlos home prices? San Carlos home prices are $1,756,800 - which is 329% higher than California
      Median home value
      $1,756,800851% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $2,423155% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      70%

      9% higher than the US average

      A+ Schools

      Does San Carlos have good schools? The San Carlos graduation rate is 96% - which is 21% higher than California
      High school grad. rates
      96%

      16% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      78%

      62% higher than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      21:1

      30% higher than the US average

      A+ User Ratings

      Is San Carlos a good place to live? San Carlos has an overall rating of 97% from 10 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      97%

      10 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      100%

      1 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      89%

      9 total surveys

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