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About San Carlos
San Carlos ("The City of Good Living") is a Peninsula city of about 30,000 between Redwood City and Belmont, known for its charming Laurel Street downtown, the Hiller Aviation Museum and a strong community feel. A classic suburb on the Caltrain line.
Home prices in San Carlos
The median listing price in San Carlos is $1,824,500.
Top places in San Carlos
- Laurel Street — the beloved downtown shopping and dining strip.
- The Hiller Aviation Museum — aircraft exhibits (shown in the Commons photo below).
- The San Carlos Library (shown in the Commons photo below).
- Burton Park — the city's central park.
- The annual Hot Harvest Nights and Hometown Days festivals.
- Big Canyon and Eaton Parks.
Commuting from San Carlos
- Caltrain: San Carlos station — roughly 40–50 minutes to San Francisco's 4th & King (per Caltrain schedules).
- SamTrans bus service.
- Approximate drive to downtown San Francisco via US-101: ~30–50 minutes (longer at peak).
Schools in San Carlos
Public schools: San Carlos School District. For enrollment and performance data, see the state report card in Town links below. Confirm school assignment for any address directly with the district.
San Carlos FAQs
- What is the housing market like in San Carlos, CA?
The median listing price in San Carlos is $1,824,500. Median listing price (September 2026 research snapshot) - How is the commute from San Carlos, CA?
Caltrain: San Carlos station — roughly 40–50 minutes to San Francisco's 4th & King (per Caltrain schedules). - Which school district serves San Carlos, CA?
San Carlos is served by San Carlos School District. See the state report card in Town links, and confirm school assignment for a specific address with the district.
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Official town resources. School report cards via the National Center for Education Statistics.