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Housing market overview · Updated monthly ·
$1.42Mmedian sale price
The median home sale price in Carlsbad, CA is $1.42M, down 14.9% year-over-year. Homes sell in an average of 27 days with 252 active listings. The market is currently a seller's market. (Source: Redfin monthly MLS data, as of May 2026 — the most recent Redfin release; Redfin publishes each month's data on a ~6-week lag.)
Carlsbad, CA is currently a seller's market, based on 2.4 months of supply and homes selling in about 27 days. How we determine this →
Homes sold
107
Last 12 weeks
Days on market
27
Average pace
Active listings
252
2.4 months supply
Sale-to-list
98.4%
Below asking
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median sale price | $1.42M |
| Median list price | $1.50M |
| Year-over-year price change | -14.9% |
| Average days on market | 27 days |
| Active inventory | 252 listings |
| Months of supply | 2.4 months |
| Sale-to-list price ratio | 98.4% |
| Median price per sq ft | $684/sq ft |
| Homes sold (latest month) | 107 |
| New listings (latest month) | 143 |
| Listings with a price cut | 32.5% |
| Market condition | Seller's market |
Source: Redfin · Updated monthly
How the Carlsbad, CA market breaks down across single-family homes, condos, and townhouses.
| Property type | Median price | Price / sq ft | Homes sold | Days on market |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single-family | $1.75M | $714/sq ft | 66 | 26 days |
| Condo / Co-op | $749,500 | $582/sq ft | 20 | 32 days |
| Townhouse | $1.01M | $611/sq ft | 21 | 21 days |
Source: Redfin · Updated monthly
The Carlsbad housing market is currently classified as a seller's market with a median sale price of $1.42M. Prices have fallen 14.9% compared to last year, with homes spending an average of 27 days on market, indicating 2.4 months of inventory.With limited inventory, homes sell quickly and buyers should be prepared to act decisively and competitively to secure a property.The price-to-income ratio of 10.0x provides context for how home values compare to local earning capacity.
There are currently 252 homes listed for sale in Carlsbad, California. The median listing price is $1.5M. Featured listings range from $269,500 to $5,900,000.

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Active listings
252
Homes on market
Median list price
$1.5M
Avg. days on market
27
Days until sale
New this week
143
Newly listed
Population
114,500
Median income
$139,326/yr
Median age
42.8 years
Owner-occupied
63.3%
College grads
61.4%
Avg commute
28 min
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS
Zillow home value
$1.39M
Zillow rent index
$3,560/mo
Price-to-rent ratio
32.5x
Price-to-income
10.0x
Source: Zillow Research
Carlsbad is a community of approximately 115K residents with a median age of 42.8 years.The median household income is $139,326, which reflects a relatively affluent area with strong earning potential. 61.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, indicating a highly educated population.
Homeownership rates are at 63.3%, showing a blend of owner and renter-occupied properties. The average commute time is 28 minutes, which makes this an excellent choice for those seeking short commutes to employment centers.Overall, Carlsbad offers a balanced lifestyle with accessible home values relative to local income levels.
22 schools tracked · 14,212 students
The largest public schools serving Carlsbad, CA by enrollment, drawn from the National Center for Education Statistics. School quality is a commonly cited factor in home-buying decisions — these are the campuses families in this area are most likely to encounter.
Carlsbad High
Grades 9-12 · 2,365 students
Sage Creek High
Grades 9-12 · 1,358 students
Aviara Oaks Middle
Grades 6-8 · 985 students
Valley Middle
Grades 6-8 · 788 students
Carrillo Elementary
Grades K-5 · 756 students
La Costa Meadows Elementary
Grades K-5 · 723 students
Hope Elementary
Grades K-5 · 657 students
Pacific Rim Elementary
Grades K-5 · 652 students
Source: National Center for Education Statistics, Common Core of Data directory. Updated annually. Ratings and test scores are not currently displayed.
Want a head-to-head view? Compare Carlsbad side-by-side with any other U.S. city using our market-comparison tool.
For investors evaluating Carlsbad, the price-to-rent ratio of 32.5x indicates higher purchase prices relative to rental income, typical of appreciation-focused markets. The market has softened 14.9% year-over-year, potentially creating entry opportunities for strategic buyers.Use our rent vs. buy calculator to analyze whether owning or renting makes more financial sense based on Carlsbad's current market conditions and your specific situation. Estimate your monthly payment with the mortgage calculator using Carlsbad's median home price.
The median home sale price in Carlsbad is $1.42M, down 14.9% from last year.
Homes typically spend 27 days on market before going under contract.
The median household income is $139,326 per year.
With 2.4 months of supply, Carlsbad is currently a seller's market.
There are currently 252 homes listed for sale in Carlsbad, CA.
The Zillow Home Value Index (ZHVI) for Carlsbad is $1.39M, representing the typical home value in the area.
The median condo/co-op sale price in Carlsbad, CA is $749,500, compared to $1.75M for a single-family home, based on the latest Redfin data.
The median single-family home price in Carlsbad, CA is $1.75M (about $714 per square foot).
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