San Diego's San Carlos Neighborhood
San Carlos Neighborhood Map
Homes for Rent in San Carlos
Neighborhood Basics
San Carlos is a very prosperous area. The poverty rate is well average for the San Diego area. Because San Carlos is very spread out, you won't find it very walkable. Plan on having a car to get around. Limited public transit is available in San Carlos, but it does not serve all areas of the neighborhood. If public transit is a requirement for you, it will be important to live near a stop to avoid very long walks. You will need to drive a reasonable distance to reach the nearest beach.Cost of Living
San Carlos has homes priced a little under average for the county. Compared to other areas, it is a little bit less expensive.Demographics
The largest age group in San Carlos are people in their sixities. With a slightly lower than average child population, the area is not bad for childen but they may have to work a little harder to find playmates. Teens shouldn't have too much of a problem making friends as there are many other teens in the neighborhood, though less than many other neighborhoods.San Carlos isn't the best place for those in their twenties. There aren't too many other twenty-somethings in the area. Those in their thirties will find a decent mix of people their age range in the area.
Education
The five closest public schools are listed below. Click on a school for a full performance report from the State of California.| School | State Rank (1-10) |
|---|---|
| Dailard Elementary | 10 - Outstanding! |
| Henry High | 8 - Excellent |
| Green Elementary | 10 - Outstanding! |
| Marvin Elementary | 9 - Excellent |
| Benchley/Weinberger Elementary | 10 - Outstanding! |
Secondary education is important in San Carlos. The number of people with college degrees is above average compared with the rest of San Diego. In fact, 37 percent of people in the area have college degrees.
Healthcare
The three closest hospitals are listed below. Click on the name for more information about the hospital and its services.- Alvarado Hospital Medical Center
- San Diego Medical Center/Kaiser Foundation Hospital
- Sharp Grossmont Hospital
Outdoors
The five nearest parks are listed below. You can also browse them on the map at the top of the page to see where they are located.- Dailard Neighborhood Park
- Tuxedo Park
- Rho Mission Cyn Park
- Lake Murray Cmty Pk
- Lake Murray Cmty Park
Crime
Crime is fairly rare in San Carlos. The overall crime rate is low - below average for the city. The vast majority of the crime is property crime (such as theft). Only 5 percent of crime is violent crime.Wildfire risk
According to county records, San Carlos has suffered wildfires 4 times. The most recent fires to affect the area were in 2003. Exercise extreme caution in this area.Disaster Risks
Areas downstream from a man-made dam carry a risk of flooding if the dam were ever to fail. While this is very unlikely, some areas in San Carlos are in the potential flood zones of 5 separate dams. Consider investigating the flooding risk before purchasing a home in this area.Many coastal and mountainous areas in San Diego carry the risk of landslides. Some areas of San Carlos are known high-risk areas for landslides. Be very careful when investing a home in this area to be sure that the home isn't at risk.
All of San Diego (and southern California in general) is at risk of damage from earthquakes. However, the worst damage during in earthquake is often due to soil liquefaction where the soil becomes water-like during shaking. For example, this can cause buildings to settle rapidly at odd angles and buried pipes to rise to the surface and burst. San Carlos has areas that are at very high risk of liquefaction. Be sure to check with the county to assess any risks when moving to a new home. The risk of liquefaction may also affect building codes and your ability to add on to an existing house.