Carlsbad, CA Market Trends

Last updated November 14, 2026

The median home price in Carlsbad is $1,180,000, down 3.2% year-over-year. Median price per square foot is down 2.1% at $618/sq. ft. Homes are selling in 86 days on average, compared to 90 days last year. As of November 14, 2026, there are 472 active listings on the market, with 32 new listings in the last 7 days.

Median home price

$1.18M

3.2% YoY

YoY price change

-3.2%

-$39,500

Days on market

86

-4 days YoY

Active homes

472

2.4% YoY

Market trends and statistics

Median list price

$1,180,000

3.2% YoY

Inventory

472

2.4% YoY

Price per SqFt

$618

2.1% YoY

Days on market

86 days

4.4% YoY

Home size

1,837 sqft

0.5% YoY

Compare nearby cities

City	Median price	YoY change	$/Sqft	Days on market	Active homes
Carlsbad	$1,180,000	-3.2%	$618	86	472
Oceanside	$782,000	-2.2%	$482	78	763
La Costa	$1,899,000	—	$786	42	1
Vista	$874,999	+3.1%	$456	86	324
Lake San Marcos	$520,500	—	$433	122	1
Encinitas	$1,792,500	-3.9%	$881	82	221

Education in Carlsbad, CA

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Carlsbad Unified School District

Carlsbad Unified School District has 5 high schools, 5 middle schools, and 11 elementary schools. It has an overall average GreatSchools rating of 8/10.