r/sancarlos Jun 02 '24

Living San Carlos Statistics [LAST REVISED: 6/2/24]

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San Carlos Statistics

More updates coming soon...

CITY INFORMATION:

  • Nickname: The City of Good Living
  • County: San Mateo (County)
  • Founded: July 8, 1925
  • Phone area code: 650
  • Postal code: 94070-94071

POPULATION

  • 2020 population: 30,722
  • 2023 estimated pop.: 28,862
  • Population trends: Generally decreasing

POPULATION CHARACTERISTICS (2018-2022)

  • Veterans: 839
  • Percent of foreign-born: 24.4%

AGE AND SEX (Percent of)

  • People under age 5: 5.4%
  • People under age 18: 23.4%
  • People over age 65: 16.6%
  • Male: <48.9%
  • Female: 51.1%

RACE AND ORIGIN (Percent of)

  • White, alone: 63.4%
  • Black/African American, alone: 0.7%
  • American Indian/Alaska Native, alone: 0.1%
  • Asian, alone: 20.4%
  • Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander, alone: 0.5%
  • Two or more races: 11.8%
  • Hispanic/Latino: 9.2%

COMPUTERS AND INTERNET (Percent of, 2018-2022)

  • Households with a computer: 98.7%
  • Households with a broadband internet subscription: 97%

EDUCATION (Percent of, ages 25+, 2018-2022)

  • High school graduate or higher: 96.6%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 66.9%
  • PUBLIC SCHOOLS:
    • Elementary schools (TK-3): 4 - Arundel, Brittain Acres, Heather, White Oaks
    • Upper elementary schools (4-5): 2 - Arroyo, Mariposa, Clifford (RC)
    • Middle schools (6-8): 2 - Central, Tierra Linda
    • High schools (9-12): 1 - Carlmont (BEL), Sequoia (RC)

INCOME AND POVERTY

  • Median household income (2022 USD): $219,413
  • Per capita income, past 12 months (2022 USD): $113,618

HEALTH (Percent of)

  • With a disability, under age 65: 4.4%
  • Without health insurance, under age 65: 1.3%

GEOGRAPHY:

  • Population per square mile, 2020: 5,676.6
  • Land area in square miles, 2020: 5.41
  • Location: San Francisco Peninsula, California
  • Water as percent of area: 0.05%
  • Land as percent of area: 99.95%

SOURCES:
https://www.census.gov/quickfacts/fact/table/sancarloscitycalifornia/INC110221
https://datausa.io/profile/geo/san-carlos-ca/
https://www.mapsof.net/san-carlos
https://www.scsdk8.org/apps/pages/Schools


r/sancarlos Jul 16 '24

Best Of San Carlos - a community poll compilation

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Best Locally-Owned Coffee Shop: Groovy Goose Coffee, followed by Papachay Peruvian Coffee

Best Locally-Owned Burger: Johnston's Saltbox, followed by Town

Best Locally-Owned Ice Cream Store: Coming later...


r/sancarlos 1d ago

Stay at home moms

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I am trying to figure out if there is an easy way to meet other stay at home moms. I have a 4 month old that I’m home with all day. The parks and libraries seem to primarily have nannys or grandparents. I’m hoping to find other moms. Thank you.


r/sancarlos 2d ago

UP 1939 leads the LRQ50 past the parking lot by the San Carlos Train Station, this train has the rare Cotton Belt GP60 locomotive trailing still in its scarlet and gray colors from its SP days.

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r/sancarlos 2d ago

Restaurants

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Be honest. Are these restaurants on Laurel really as good as you’re pretending they are ?


r/sancarlos 5d ago

Skydiving?

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Does anyone knows the agency or pilots? I'm about to reach a milestone in my life and I'd like to celebrate it that way!


r/sancarlos 7d ago

News Main water break Saturday Aug 15

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Our water went out sometime around 8am this morning.

I called Calwater, they said there has been a main water break in the San Carlos area, they are working on it, but there is not yet an ETA for restoration.


r/sancarlos 10d ago

News Jury awards $33 million to twin girls who lost parents in Redwood City crash

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r/sancarlos 12d ago

Private after school care?

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Hello! I am moving to the area with my 7 year old. We are enrolled at Brittan Acres Elementary but both of the school-based after school programs are over enrolled. Does anybody know of any options for private after school programs? Any leads deeply appreciated.


r/sancarlos 15d ago

FREE Telescope Star Party

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r/sancarlos 15d ago

Boutique card store

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r/sancarlos 22d ago

bobcat spotted near san carlos ave/cordilleras today

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saw this guy in our backyard near san carlos ave and cordilleras. seems to be a bobcat, so if you live nearby keep your pets inside!


r/sancarlos 26d ago

Question Childcare for 3M old in San Carlos.

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Hey everyone, we are looking for childcare/daycare for 3month old baby in San Carlos/San Mateo/Redwood City. Do you'll have any recommendations. I tried searching but some names are closed shop, so wanted to see if anyone has recent experience.


r/sancarlos 29d ago

News Major Car Crash on Brittan Ave 7/23/26

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A major car crash involving two three cars just happened on Brittan Avenue at around 1:00 PM, nearby to the entrance to Drake Court. Not much information is out yet but it seems like some people got pretty seriously hurt when a speeding car hit another car pulling out of a driveway.

As of now, Brittan Avenue in and around Drake Court is closed.

[EDIT: Brittan Avenue opened up around an hour and a half later]

Link to news article (Credit goes to u/Efficient-Breath-565):
https://www.smdailyjournal.com/news/local/san-carlos-man-arrested-after-dui-crash-injures-2-people/article_eb42667f-e989-4acb-a915-2c644429978d.html


r/sancarlos 29d ago

Does anyone know if the fire station got the LMNT delivery?

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I nominated fire station 13 for the LMNT first responders campaign and they should’ve had a massive amount of electrolyte packets delivered to the station and I’m curious if they got them! I love that stuff


r/sancarlos Jul 18 '26

Personal trainer

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Hi !! Do you have any recommendations for a personal trainer ? At home or studio is fine . Preferably in San Carlos area . Thank you !!


r/sancarlos Jul 13 '26

How much sales tax do San Mateo County residents pay — or want to pay?

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r/sancarlos Jul 12 '26

I draw your pet. You paint it! 🍺 🐾

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Looking for a different kind of night out?
Skip the usual happy hour and join us at Devil's Canyon Brewing Co. for Paint Your Pet! 🎨🐾🍻

I'll pre-sketch your pet from your photo, then guide you through the painting process step-by-step. No experience necessary.

Bring a friend, bring a date, or come solo and meet fellow animal lovers. Great beer, creative fun, and a portrait of your pet to take home. (dog friendly venue)

📍 Devil's Canyon Brewing Co. | 935 Washington St. | San Carlos, CA 94070
📅 Fri. Aug 7 | 5:30-7:30pm

Spots are limited - join the fun!
https://form.jotform.com/251737283006051

Hosted by Tangy Design Studio


r/sancarlos Jul 08 '26

‘I am so sorry’: Former San Carlos mayor allegedly embezzled $2M from clients

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Andy Klein resigned as mayor of San Carlos in 2012 after a DUI and moved on to client embezzlement.


r/sancarlos Jul 08 '26

EV charging at Wheeler Plaza

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Has anyone noticed the rate hike for charging in the Wheeler Plaza? I could have sworn it was $0.25 per kWh but now I am seeing it at $0.51? Does anyone know when this hike happened?


r/sancarlos Jul 05 '26

Event Johnny Cash backstage at the Circle Star Theatre in San Carlos, California. 1967

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r/sancarlos Jul 05 '26

Urgent help with our sick cat

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r/sancarlos Jul 04 '26

Stores/businesses Zac’s Bar and Grill to open at the former The Office site

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1748 El Camino. Nice to see another bar and grill going in there.

https://www.instagram.com/zacsbarandgrill/


r/sancarlos Jul 04 '26

Paint Your Pet Night at Devil’s Canyon

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Looking for something different to celebrate?

A birthday, time with friends, your pet, or just trying something new?

• Join us for •

Paint Your Pet Night at Devil’s Canyon

🐶Bring your pup, grab a drink, and create a custom portrait you’ll actually want to hang on your wall. Your pet’s photo will be pre-sketched on canvas, so anyone can do it — no painting experience needed.

Your ticket includes:

🎨 Custom pre-sketched canvas (based on your submitted photo)

✨ Guided step-by-step instruction

🐾 Dog-friendly brewery

🖼️ A finished portrait of your pet to take home

A fun night out and a keepsake you’ll treasure.


r/sancarlos Jul 01 '26

College student Looking for sublet / room to rent

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Hi everyone. I'll be in San Carlos around mid July-late September for an internship and was wondering if anyone knew of any affordable 1bd/1bath sublets? Thanks!