How much do homeowners pay a month in Carlsbad, CA?
Homeowners with a mortgage in Carlsbad, CA pay a median of $3,741 (±$129) a month in selected owner costs (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Owners without a mortgage pay $1,092 (±$58).
69.1% of owned homes carry a mortgage.
In Carlsbad, the median monthly cost with a mortgage went from $3,286 in 2015–2019 to $3,741 in 2020–2024 (+13.8%).
Prices (CPI-U) rose 22.7% over the same years, so it rose more slowly than prices: a measurable decrease after inflation.
Figures last updated on .
- With a mortgage
- $3,741 (±$129)
- Without a mortgage
- $1,092 (±$58)
- Owned with a mortgage
- 69.1%
Monthly owner costs in Carlsbad
| Carlsbad | San Diego County | California | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| With a mortgage | $3,741 (±$129) | $3,184 (±$17) | $2,946 (±$5) | $1,963 |
| Without a mortgage | $1,092 (±$58) | $871 (±$10) | $829 (±$3) | $638 |
| Owned homes with a mortgage | 69.1% (±2.2 points) | 69.6% (±0.4 points) | 67.4% (±0.1 points) | 60.6% |
| Median real estate taxes (a year) | $8,020 (±$340) | $5,774 (±$47) | $5,124 (±$17) | $3,119 |
Selected monthly owner costs are the mortgage payment, property taxes, insurance, utilities, fuels and any condominium or mobile-home fees.
In Carlsbad, the median cost with a mortgage is higher than in San Diego County ($3,184).
It is also higher than in California ($2,946).
It is higher than the national figure ($1,963).
In San Diego County, Carlsbad ranks 10 of 48 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest median monthly cost with a mortgage.
Statewide, it ranks 198 of 1,051.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
How owner costs in Carlsbad have changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median owner cost with a mortgage | $3,286 (±$72) | $3,741 (±$129) | +13.8% | Down after inflation |
| Median real estate taxes | $6,369 (±$180) | $8,020 (±$340) | +25.9% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median home value | $814,700 (±$13,971) | $1,257,000 (±$36,014) | +54.3% | Up after inflation |
The Census Bureau publishes 2015–2019 dollars in 2019 dollars and 2020–2024 dollars in 2024 dollars.
Prices (the CPI-U, US Bureau of Labor Statistics) rose 22.7% between 2019 and 2024, so a dollar figure’s verdict compares the two after raising the earlier one by that much, using the Census Bureau’s test for a difference.
The two periods do not overlap, as the Census Bureau recommends for 5-year estimates.
Median monthly cost with a mortgage in places near Carlsbad
| Place | Distance | Median monthly cost with a mortgage | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carlsbad | — | $3,741 (±$129) | — |
| Lake San Marcos | 4.4 mi | $2,701 (±$190) | Lower |
| Vista | 4.9 mi | $2,865 (±$83) | Lower |
| Encinitas | 5.6 mi | $4,000 or more | — |
| San Marcos | 6.6 mi | $3,357 (±$126) | Lower |
| Oceanside | 6.7 mi | $2,907 (±$70) | Lower |
| Harmony Grove | 8.7 mi | $4,000 or more | — |
| Rancho Santa Fe | 8.7 mi | $4,000 or more | — |
| Solana Beach | 9.7 mi | $4,000 or more | — |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Lake San Marcos, CA ($2,701), Vista, CA ($2,865), San Marcos, CA ($3,357).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Median monthly cost with a mortgage across San Diego County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Median monthly cost with a mortgage |
|---|---|---|
| 1 (tie) | Solana Beach | $4,000 or more |
| 1 (tie) | Fairbanks Ranch | $4,000 or more |
| 1 (tie) | Harmony Grove | $4,000 or more |
| 1 (tie) | Rancho Santa Fe | $4,000 or more |
| 8 | Granite Hills | $3,847 (±$350) |
| 9 | Valley Center | $3,812 (±$433) |
| 10 | Carlsbad | $3,741 (±$129) |
| 11 | Rainbow | $3,685 (±$765) |
| 12 | Eucalyptus Hills | $3,571 (±$734) |
| 13 | Bonsall | $3,500 (±$467) |
| 14 | Casa de Oro-Mount Helix | $3,488 (±$191) |
| 15 | Poway | $3,446 (±$110) |
| 16 | Jamul | $3,429 (±$372) |
Showing 13 of 48 places in San Diego County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates), compared with 2015–2019.
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Carlsbad
What is the average mortgage payment in Carlsbad?
The Census Bureau publishes total owner costs rather than the mortgage alone: the median for owners with a mortgage in Carlsbad, CA is $3,741 (±$129) a month, including taxes, insurance and utilities.
How much does it cost to own a paid-off home in Carlsbad?
Owners without a mortgage in Carlsbad pay a median of $1,092 (±$58) a month in taxes, insurance, utilities and fees.
Has the cost of owning a home in Carlsbad gone up?
In Carlsbad, the median monthly cost with a mortgage went from $3,286 in 2015–2019 to $3,741 in 2020–2024 (+13.8%).
Prices (CPI-U) rose 22.7% over the same years, so it rose more slowly than prices: a measurable decrease after inflation.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Carlsbad city, California
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Carlsbad city, California
- Median Selected Monthly Owner Costs (B25088), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Carlsbad city, California
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Carlsbad city, California
- Median Value (B25077), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Carlsbad city, California
- Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U), US city average, all items, US Bureau of Labor Statistics: annual averages 2019 and 2024
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) and detailed tables (acs/acs5) for Carlsbad city, California (place:11194, in state:06).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The 2015–2019 figures are B25088_002E, B25088_002M, B25103_001E, B25103_001M, B25077_001E, B25077_001M from the 2019 release.
The API needs a free key.
DP04_0101E, DP04_0101M, DP04_0109E, DP04_0109M, DP04_0091PE, DP04_0091PM, B25103_001E, B25103_001M
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Figures are published by the US Census Bureau, HUD, the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the FBI; Seayora reproduces them and does not adjust them, except where a sentence says it compares dollar figures after inflation. They describe the whole place, not any one building or street, and are not an appraisal, a rent determination, a tax bill, a safety rating or legal advice.
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