The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 92009 sells for about $1,432,500, or $647 per square foot.
Prices are up +10.2% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 26 days to sell, which is fast. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $3,007 a month.
ZIP 92009 — Carlsbad
The 92009 housing market remains highly competitive with low inventory and consistent price appreciation. While the market has cooled slightly from peak activity, strong demand for high-end family homes continues to support elevated price points.
This ZIP is ideal for affluent families and professionals seeking high-quality schools, resort-style amenities, and a suburban coastal lifestyle within reach of major employment hubs.
Median prices moved up 10.2% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 26 days on market with 0.4 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
0% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 100% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 4.9% · poverty 5.6% — a stable, low-distress profile.
Researched annual trajectory for this ZIP, from published historical series
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 6.0%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
in-migration and out-migration balanced
ZCTA 92009, San Diego County, CA
The area is served by highly-rated public schools within the Carlsbad Unified School District, which is recognized for strong academic performance and college readiness.
The region faces standard Southern California wildfire risks and is subject to regional insurance market adjustments regarding climate-related hazards.
The area benefits from proximity to major San Diego-area employment hubs and consistent demand for high-end residential development in the La Costa and Carlsbad corridors.
Composed from the ARED governance burden registry — tier-native tax structure (state + county + city + special districts), never averaged. State (California) — Mello-Roos Community Facilities Act Special Parcel Tax Assessment: Levies an annual direct, non-ad valorem special tax directly on the parcel's secured property tax bill to fund designated community infrastructure (e.g., roads, sewer facilities, school facilities, emergency services) and repay municipal debt bonds. State (California) — California Homeowners' Property Tax Exemption: Reduces the taxable assessed value of the qualifying owner-occupied principal residence by $7,000 against the county assessment roll, generating a direct tax savings of approximately $70 annually (computed as $7,000 × 1% base rate). State (California) — California Proposition 13 Ad Valorem Real Property Tax: Establishes a base ad valorem tax rate capped at 1.0% of assessed value plus voter-approved local indebtedness and direct assessments (typically resulting in an effective tax rate of 1.1% to 1.25%).
Residents primarily commute via I-5 and local arterial roads toward employment centers in Carlsbad, Sorrento Valley, and downtown San Diego.
The ZIP features extensive access to the La Costa Resort and Spa, numerous community parks, hiking trails, and proximity to coastal beaches and upscale shopping centers.
The rental market is characterized by high demand and limited inventory, with a significant portion of the housing stock owner-occupied.
The local economy is anchored by the life sciences, technology, and tourism sectors, with significant employment bases in Carlsbad and the broader San Diego North County region.
Development is focused on infill residential projects and the continued expansion of commercial amenities along the El Camino Real corridor.
Parcels are subject to Carlsbad Unified School District taxes and various municipal utility and flood control assessments.
Property insurance premiums in the region are influenced by wildfire risk mitigation requirements and broader California market trends.
Data retrieved from US Census Bureau ZCTA 92009 profiles.
Public schools whose reported address is in this area (NCES). Not attendance boundaries — schools that serve residents may sit outside it. Check the district's address locator for assignment.
- LEGOLAND® California Resort4.54.1 mi
- Boomers Vista4.26.8 mi
- Sky Zone Trampoline Park4.715.1 mi
- Dave & Buster's Carlsbad4.27.4 mi
- Sky Zone Trampoline Park4.42.3 mi
- Del Mar Fairgrounds4.58.5 mi
- The Flower Fields4.64.4 mi
- Birch Aquarium4.415.9 mi
- Stone Brewing World Bistro & Gardens - Escondido4.47.7 mi
- Del Mar Racing4.68.3 mi
- LEGOLAND® California Resort4.54.1 mi
- Torrey Pines State Natural Reserve4.812.1 mi
- The Flower Fields4.64.4 mi
- Oceanside Municipal Pier4.710.4 mi
- Annie's Canyon Trail4.86.3 mi
- Torrey Pines Gliderport4.814.2 mi
- San Diego Botanic Garden4.73.3 mi
- Moonlight State Beach4.74.3 mi
- California Center for the Arts, Escondido4.79.7 mi
- Mission San Luis Rey4.710.3 mi
- Torrey Pines State Natural Reserve4.812.1 mi
- The Flower Fields4.64.4 mi
- Annie's Canyon Trail4.86.3 mi
- San Diego Botanic Garden4.73.3 mi
- Del Mar Dog Beach4.78.2 mi
- Oceanside Harbor Village4.611.1 mi
- Oceanside Yacht Club Inc4.711.7 mi
- Del Mar Marina - MCCS4.611.9 mi
- Oceanside Harbor Department4.711.5 mi
- Arrowood Golf Course4.412.5 mi
- The Crossings at Carlsbad4.54 mi
- Encinitas Ranch Golf Course4.52.4 mi
- Twin Oaks Golf Course4.37.1 mi
- Aviara Golf Club4.62.1 mi
- Carlsbad Premium Outlets4.44.6 mi
- The Shoppes at Carlsbad4.37.4 mi
- Mershops North County Mall4.410.8 mi
- One Paseo4.510 mi
- Escondido Mall4.410.8 mi
- San Diego International Airport4.225.3 mi
- Naval Air Station North Island4.427.6 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
World-class golf and spa facilities serving the local community.
Coastal wetland area offering hiking trails and bird watching.
Open-air shopping center with high-end retail and dining.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.
Governs Seaslope
Parking restrictions (driveway/spot usage), exterior decor/holiday decoration limits
Governs Tramonto · Isla Mar · Cantata · Avocet
90-day research cycle · governing documents remain with their official custodians — the association, its management portal or the county clerk's recording.