San Carlos
Downtown San Carlos is one of the most vibrant on the Peninsula, featuring boutique shops, acclaimed restaurants, and weekly farmers markets.
Downtown San Carlos is one of the most vibrant on the Peninsula, featuring boutique shops, acclaimed restaurants, and weekly farmers markets.
Known as the “City of Good Living,” San Carlos perfectly captures the essence of Peninsula charm—a warm, walkable community with tree-lined streets, beautiful homes, and an inviting small-town atmosphere. Located between Belmont and Redwood City, San Carlos offers the ideal blend of suburban comfort and urban convenience.
Downtown San Carlos is one of the most vibrant on the Peninsula, featuring boutique shops, acclaimed restaurants, and weekly farmers markets. The city also boasts top-rated schools, family-friendly parks, and an active community spirit with events like Hot Harvest Nights and Hometown Days Festival.
Homebuyers are attracted to San Carlos for its award-winning schools, proximity to Caltrain and Highway 101, and a variety of home styles ranging from cozy bungalows to luxury new constructions with Bay views.
Sellers benefit from high demand and limited supply, particularly in desirable neighborhoods such as White Oaks, Howard Park, and Alder Manor.
Combining community warmth, lifestyle convenience, and a strong real estate market, San Carlos continues to be one of the most beloved towns on the San Francisco Peninsula.
30,696 people live in San Carlos, where the median age is 41.6 and the average individual income is $126,162. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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There's plenty to do around San Carlos, including shopping, dining, nightlife, parks, and more. Data provided by Walk Score and Yelp.
Explore popular things to do in the area, including Vibe 365 Pilates, Leonard Ko, CPT, and Fawntastic Skin Care.
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| Active | 0.85 miles | 30 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Active | 3.22 miles | 9 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 0.92 miles | 5 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 2.41 miles | 6 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 4.5 miles | 60 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 3.84 miles | 5 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 0.87 miles | 10 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 0.8 miles | 13 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 3.69 miles | 20 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 1.59 miles | 7 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 2.32 miles | 8 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
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San Carlos has 11,331 households, with an average household size of 2.7. 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. 30,696 people call San Carlos home. The population density is 5,014.88 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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