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San Carlos, California

city · San Mateo County

At a glance

29,614
Population
$2,000,001
Median home value (all homes)
559% above U.S. median
$2,457,746
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$2,854/mo
Median rent
112% above U.S. median
$237,470
Median household income
202% above U.S. median
24.6 min
Average commute
98.5%
Homes with broadband
81.53%
Locations with fiber available
5%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 265 — 165% above the national average. how it's computed

Housing577% above
Goods & services7% above
Utilities17% above
Taxes34% below
Insurance11% below
Commute cost32% above
For business: California is CBII band 4/5 · time to build band 5/5. See state page for the breakdown.

Living here

Nearest 4-year college1 mi
Nearest community college4 mi
Nearest technical college13 mi
High school graduates97%
College graduates70.2%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

city San Carlos Economic Development
Economic Development seeks to grow the local economy, increase the City's tax revenue base, and create more jobs by facilitating and encouraging business growth, real estate development, and recognition of San Carlos as a great place to live, work, play, and learn. The City's Community Development Department coordinates current and long-range planning, economic development, housing programs, plan review processes, permit issuance, inspection services, and administration of City ordinances to support development and quality of life.
state Governor's Office of Economic Development
The Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development, or GO-Biz, serves as the State of California’s leader for job growth, economic development and business assistance efforts. It offers no-cost consultation to business owners for attraction, retention and expansion services, site selection, permit streamlining, clearing of regulatory hurdles, small business assistance, international trade development, assistance with state government, and more.
state Team California
TeamCalifornia is the go-to partner for businesses, site selectors, and communities looking to succeed in California. With our extensive network, we provide direct access to the best sites, accelerate speed-to-market, and give essential resources to streamline decision-making and drive growth.
State sales taxYes
State income taxYes
Right-to-work stateNo

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