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Carlsbad, CA vs Soquel, CA

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- The median age of a home in Carlsbad is 27.3% younger than the median age of a home in Soquel.
 Carlsbad, CASoquel, CAUnited States
 Median Home Age33  Unlock42
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$1,210,700$338,100
 Home Appr. Last 12 months16.4%  Unlock16.6%
 Home Appr. Last 5 yrs.  Unlock34.8%57.0%
 Home Appr. Last 10 yrs.134.1%  Unlock101.1%
 Property Tax Rate  Unlock$7.1$11.0
 Homes Owned56.6%  Unlock57.4%
 Housing Vacant  Unlock5.2%11.2%
 Homes Rented35.9%  Unlock31.4%
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 Avg Rent For Home Or Apartment
 Carlsbad, CASoquel, CAUnited States
 Average Rent  Unlock$4,290$1,840
 Studio Apartment$2,180  Unlock$1,080
 1 Bedroom Home or Apartment  Unlock$2,680$1,180
 2 Bedroom Home or Apartment$3,050  Unlock$1,430
 3 Bedroom Home or Apartment  Unlock$4,360$1,860
 4 Bedroom Home or Apartment$5,080  Unlock$2,160
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 Vacant Housing
 Carlsbad, CASoquel, CAUnited States
 Vacant For Rent  Unlock0.0%1.9%
 Vacant Rented0.5%  Unlock0.4%
 Vacant For Sale  Unlock0.0%0.7%
 Vacant Sold0.8%  Unlock0.4%
 Vacant Vacation  Unlock3.3%3.6%
 Vacant Other0.7%  Unlock4.1%
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 Owner-Occupied Housing Value
 Carlsbad, CASoquel, CAUnited States
 Less Than $20,000  Unlock1.5%2.6%
 $20,000 to $39,9990.1%  Unlock2.4%
 $40,000 to $59,999  Unlock0.2%2.8%
 $60,000 to $79,9990.2%  Unlock3.9%
 $80,000 to $99,999  Unlock0.5%4.5%
 $100,000 to $149,9990.5%  Unlock11.3%
 $150,000 to $199,999  Unlock1.9%13.0%
 $200,000 to $299,9991.5%  Unlock20.1%
 $300,000 to $399,999  Unlock4.1%13.6%
 $400,000 to $499,9995.6%  Unlock8.3%
 $500,000 to $749,999  Unlock23.8%9.7%
 $750,000 to $999,99929.8%  Unlock3.9%
 $1,000,000 to $1,499,999  Unlock14.4%2.2%
 $1,500,000 to $1,999,9996.3%  Unlock0.8%
 $2,000,000 and over  Unlock3.6%1.1%
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 Housing Units By Year Built
 Carlsbad, CASoquel, CAUnited States
 2015 and Newer0.2%  Unlock0.2%
 2010 to 2014  Unlock7.2%13.6%
 2000 to 200922.3%  Unlock13.6%
 1990 to 1999  Unlock11.8%13.6%
 1980 to 198922.3%  Unlock13.2%
 1970 to 1979  Unlock25.3%14.8%
 1960 to 196916.3%  Unlock13.6%
 1950 to 1959  Unlock5.8%10.0%
 1940 to 19491.2%  Unlock4.7%
 1939 or Earlier  Unlock5.0%12.2%
Reviews for Carlsbad    38 Reviews

I've lived in Carlsbad (92008) for 8 years now and really appreciate all that it has to offer. Yes, ALL of San Diego County is expensive, but Carlsbad has [possibly]  More

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Over 4 years ago

Carlson has the worst winters. It averages about 10 meters of snow per week. Every shop is  More

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Ok, I get it, the climate is mild and tolerable but even that is over-rated when you consider how many cloudy days there are in this town. The sun coming out at 3 and  More

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Reviews for Soquel    2 Reviews

I moved to Soquel at 24 after I graduated UC Santa Cruz. It's a beautiful town wedged right up against the coast line. However, it's too small. Many of the people who  More

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Over 14 years ago

No one knows where it is or how to pronounce it. It as small sleepy town that has a wonderful sense of community. Main street welcomes home it's brave with balloons and  More

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