San Carlos

Home to Lake Murray, Cowels Mountain, and Mission Trails giving an outdoor activity enthusiast.

Welcome to San Carlos

San Carlos is approximately 10 miles to downtown, and located in the eastern part of San Diego, bordering La Mesa, El Cajon and Del Cerro. San Carlos is home to Lake Murray, Cowels Mountain and Mission Trails giving an outdoor activity enthusiast lots of trails to explore. The homes in San Carlos are mostly single family detached homes with 900 - 1500 square feet and built in the 1960s and 1970s with many being remodeled throughout the years.

Overview for San Carlos, CA

12,150 people live in San Carlos, where the median age is 49 and the average individual income is $59,273. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

12,150

Total Population

49 years

Median Age

High

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

$59,273

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.

34
Car-Dependent
Walking Score
23
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score
24
Minimal Transit
Transit Score

Points of Interest

Explore popular things to do in the area, including Kevin Labar, Soca Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Lemon Grove, and Pat Diaz Golf.

Name Category Distance Reviews
Ratings by Yelp
Active 3.92 miles 19 reviews 5/5 stars
Active 4.35 miles 6 reviews 5/5 stars
Active 0.94 miles 9 reviews 5/5 stars
Active 2.61 miles 5 reviews 5/5 stars
Nightlife 4.34 miles 17 reviews 5/5 stars
Beauty 3.92 miles 9 reviews 5/5 stars

Demographics and Employment Data for San Carlos, CA

San Carlos has 5,185 households, with an average household size of 2. 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. 12,150 people call San Carlos home. The population density is 6,356.327 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

12,150

Total Population

High

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

49

Median Age

45.49 / 54.51%

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
5,185

Total Households

2

Average Household Size

$59,273

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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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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