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San Carlos, California · ZIP 94070

San Carlos — ZIP 94070

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San Carlos (94070) scores 71/100 — Good for California. Safety: Mid-range reported-crime index under the available data tier. Schools: Higher reported proficiency and grade-band coverage. A premium market - pricier than most of the state. The typical home value here is $2.45M.

71OUT OF 100

Overall NeighborScore

B-Good

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Mid-range reported-crime index under the available data tier.

Safety index65/100
Violent crime share13%
Property crime share87%

Higher reported proficiency and grade-band coverage.

School index78/100
Avg math proficiency80%
Avg reading proficiency84%
Schools nearby9

A premium market - pricier than most of the state.

Affordability index21/100
Typical home value$2.45M
Median rent$4,944/mo

How this score is calculated: the NeighborScore composite weights crime 53% and schools 47%, each normalized to the local area. Home affordability is shown for context and is not factored into the overall score. Sources & methodology →

Last refreshed — Schools: Aug 2026 · Real estate: Aug 2026 · Demographics: Jun 2026

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Real Estate Snapshot

Typical Home Value

$2.45M

Median Rent

$4,944/mo

Days on Market

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Sale-to-List

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Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Median Rent — 24 Months

Crime Overview

Total Incidents

12,692

Violent Crime

1,695

Property Crime

10,997

Crime statistics for this area are estimated from FBI-reported county-level data for San Mateo County, California (2025). This ZIP does not yet have city-specific monthly crime data, so figures reflect the entire county rather than this ZIP alone.

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Nearby Schools

Grades
White Oaks ElementaryKG–03250
95%
95%
Arundel ElementaryKG–03388
92%
82%
Brittan Acres ElementaryKG–03411
87%
87%
Mariposa04–05322
82%
86%
Heather ElementaryKG–03320
82%
82%
Arroyo04–05290
76%
79%
Tierra Linda Middle06–08451
71%
77%
Central Middle06–08443
69%
79%
San Carlos Charter Learning CenterKG–08377
69%
86%

Directory and latest enrollment: NCES Common Core of Data (SY 2024–25 where reported). Proficiency: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts SY 2021–22; state standards are not directly comparable.

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Demographics

Population

30,696

Median Income

$240K

Homeownership

69%

Median Age

41.6 yrs

Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2024).

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 94070 has a reported-crime score of 65/100. A higher score represents a lower reported-crime rate under the best available data tier for this ZIP; it is not a guarantee of safety. Review the crime report and current local police data before making a decision.
ZIP 94070 has a school score of 78/100. The index combines reported SY 2021–22 math and reading proficiency with grade-band coverage. Nearby or county-level estimates may be used where ZIP-level reporting is sparse, and state assessment standards are not directly comparable.
The latest home value or sale-price figure available for ZIP 94070 is approximately $2.45M. The profile identifies the underlying source; Zillow ZHVI is a typical home value measure, while Redfin data is a median sale-price measure. These are different metrics and may lag current listings.
ZIP 94070 in San Carlos has an overall NeighborScore of 71/100. It combines the crime score (53%) and school score (47%); affordability is context only. Use the component data and its coverage notes rather than treating the composite as a complete measure of livability.