The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 92010 sells for about $1,099,990, or $700 per square foot.
Prices are roughly flat from a year ago (0%), a market in balance. Homes take about 44 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $2,988 a month.
ZIP 92010 — Carlsbad
The 92010 housing market remains a seller's market characterized by high demand and limited inventory. While median prices remain elevated, the market shows signs of stabilization with a 99% sale-to-list ratio. Growth is driven by the area's strong school district and proximity to major San Diego employment hubs.
This ZIP is well-suited for families and professionals seeking a suburban lifestyle with high-quality schools and proximity to coastal amenities.
Median prices moved sideways 0.0% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 44 days on market with 0.0 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
0% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 99% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 5.6% · poverty 9.1% — a stable, low-distress profile.
versus the prior ACS vintage
in-migration and out-migration balanced
ZCTA 92010, San Diego County, CA
The area is served by the Carlsbad Unified School District, which maintains a strong reputation for academic performance within the region.
The area benefits from proximity to major San Diego County employment hubs and ongoing residential development in the Carlsbad master-planned corridors.
Composed from the ARED governance burden registry — tier-native tax structure (state + county + city + special districts), never averaged. State (California) — Mello-Roos Community Facilities Act Special Parcel Tax Assessment: Levies an annual direct, non-ad valorem special tax directly on the parcel's secured property tax bill to fund designated community infrastructure (e.g., roads, sewer facilities, school facilities, emergency services) and repay municipal debt bonds. State (California) — California Homeowners' Property Tax Exemption: Reduces the taxable assessed value of the qualifying owner-occupied principal residence by $7,000 against the county assessment roll, generating a direct tax savings of approximately $70 annually (computed as $7,000 × 1% base rate). State (California) — California Proposition 13 Ad Valorem Real Property Tax: Establishes a base ad valorem tax rate capped at 1.0% of assessed value plus voter-approved local indebtedness and direct assessments (typically resulting in an effective tax rate of 1.1% to 1.25%).
Residents primarily commute via the I-5 corridor toward employment centers in Carlsbad, Encinitas, and downtown San Diego.
The ZIP features access to local parks, proximity to the Batiquitos Lagoon, and numerous golf courses and shopping centers within a short drive.
The rental market is competitive with a median rent of $3,900, showing a slight year-over-year decline of 3.62% in asking prices.
The local economy is anchored by the life sciences, technology, and tourism sectors, with significant employment hubs located throughout Carlsbad.
The area is served by the I-5 freeway and the Coaster commuter rail line, providing connectivity to the broader San Diego metropolitan area.
Ongoing residential and mixed-use development continues in the eastern portions of Carlsbad, bordering the 92010 ZIP code.
The San Diego County Assessor's office manages property valuations, adhering to state-mandated assessment caps.
Parcels are subject to Carlsbad Unified School District taxes and various local utility and flood control district assessments.
Data sourced from US Census Bureau and Cubit Planning projections.
Public schools whose reported address is in this area (NCES). Not attendance boundaries — schools that serve residents may sit outside it. Check the district's address locator for assignment.
- LEGOLAND® California Resort4.52.7 mi
- Boomers Vista4.22.3 mi
- Dave & Buster's Carlsbad4.22.9 mi
- Sky Zone Trampoline Park4.42.6 mi
- Sky Zone Trampoline Park4.720 mi
- Del Mar Fairgrounds4.513 mi
- The Flower Fields4.63.2 mi
- Stone Brewing World Bistro & Gardens - Escondido4.410 mi
- Del Mar Racing4.612.8 mi
- Frontwave Arena4.23.7 mi
- LEGOLAND® California Resort4.52.7 mi
- The Flower Fields4.63.2 mi
- Oceanside Municipal Pier4.76.3 mi
- Annie's Canyon Trail4.810.8 mi
- San Diego Botanic Garden4.77.3 mi
- Torrey Pines Gliderport4.818.8 mi
- San Diego Botanic Garden4.77.3 mi
- Moonlight State Beach4.77.8 mi
- California Center for the Arts, Escondido4.711.8 mi
- Mission San Luis Rey4.75.4 mi
- The Flower Fields4.63.2 mi
- Annie's Canyon Trail4.810.8 mi
- San Diego Botanic Garden4.77.3 mi
- Moonlight Beach Trail4.87.7 mi
- Del Mar Dog Beach4.712.6 mi
- Oceanside Harbor Village4.66.8 mi
- Oceanside Yacht Club Inc4.77.4 mi
- Del Mar Marina - MCCS4.67.6 mi
- Oceanside Harbor Department4.77.2 mi
- Arrowood Golf Course4.47.8 mi
- The Crossings at Carlsbad4.52.5 mi
- Encinitas Ranch Golf Course4.56.3 mi
- Twin Oaks Golf Course4.37.3 mi
- Aviara Golf Club4.64.6 mi
- Carlsbad Premium Outlets4.43.1 mi
- The Shoppes at Carlsbad4.33 mi
- Ralphs Fresh Fare4.34.3 mi
- San Diego International Airport4.230 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
A coastal wetland offering trails and birdwatching.
A premier public golf course serving the local community.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.
Governs Seaslope
Parking restrictions (driveway/spot usage), exterior decor/holiday decoration limits
Governs Tramonto · Isla Mar · Cantata · Avocet
90-day research cycle · governing documents remain with their official custodians — the association, its management portal or the county clerk's recording.