Carlsbad homes are located in San Diego’s North County region of southern California, 87 miles south of Los Angeles and 35 miles north of downtown San Diego. High education levels among the residents, high median family incomes, and high property values have made Carlsbad one of the wealthiest communities in the United States. With an award winning school district, thriving commercial sector, and coastal location, Carlsbad is an ideal place to live. Home to a sculpture garden, art gallery, and free concerts in the park, three libraries, and a variety of city parks with an extensive trail system, as well as restaurants, theaters, and watering holes, residents of Carlsbad homes have a variety of recreational activities available, including the use of three lagoons, covering more than 1,000 acres which include hiking trails, nature preserves, and water recreation areas. Residents of Carlsbad homes have access to four school districts, two public high schools, four middle schools, 14 elementary schools, and seven private schools. The population has an average of 92 females for every 100 males, with a median income for a household in the city of $79,444, and a population of 98,402, with a median resident age at 37, a median household income of $81,907, and an estimated median house or condo value of $604,468.Past and current noteworthy residents include: Tony Hawk, Jim Flick, and Frank Alesia.