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Living in San Carlos Park, FL
Explore San Carlos Park and see how it fits the life you want to build.
Overall Match7.4 / 10
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San Carlos Park at a Glance
Key facts and current data
Population19,159
Median Household Income$85,952
Median Home Value$325,000
Median Gross Rent$1,715
Median Age37.4
Average Household Size2.8
Unemployment2.7%
Work From Home10.2%
Homeownership73.6%
Housing Vacancy12.4%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2020-2024 ACS 5-Year.
San Carlos Park is a smaller community, so land use, housing supply and its relationship with surrounding communities can be especially important to movers. Unemployment is relatively low, which is a positive current labor-market signal.
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NarrowTheList highly recommends you spend a week or two in San Carlos Park and experience everyday life before deciding whether it is the right place to call home. Use that time to explore neighborhoods, drive your normal routes, shop where residents shop, and get a feel for the area at different times of day.
NarrowTheList Ratings
Data-driven starter ratings. More categories appear automatically as new datasets are added.
Housing & Cost of Living in San Carlos Park
Current housing indicators from the U.S. Census Bureau
Median Home Value$325,000
Median Gross Rent$1,715
Homeownership73.6%
Housing Vacancy12.4%
Home values are moderately high relative to local household income, making neighborhood-level price differences important for buyers. A large majority of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Jobs, Income & Remote Work
Employment and household-income context for San Carlos Park, FL
Median Household Income$85,952
Unemployment2.7%
Work From Home10.2%
The reported unemployment rate is relatively low. A meaningful share of employed residents work from home.
Population & Household Profile
Who lives in San Carlos Park and how households are structured
Population19,159
Median Age37.4
Average Household Size2.8
San Carlos Park is a smaller community, so its relationship with nearby towns, employment centers and services can be especially important.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2020-2024 ACS 5-Year. NarrowTheList presents these values as relocation context; conditions can vary within a community.
Climate & Weather in San Carlos Park
Long-term NOAA climate normals and practical seasonal context
NOAA climate normals for San Carlos Park point to hot summers, mild winters, substantial annual rainfall and little to no annual snowfall.
Average Summer High90.6°F
Average Winter Low54.4°F
Annual Rainfall53.4 in.
Annual Snowfall0.0 in.
Seasonal Life in San Carlos Park
What the long-term climate pattern may mean for everyday living.
Spring
Spring is a good time to see how wetter conditions affect drainage, yards, commuting and the usability of outdoor spaces.
Summer
Summer heat is a meaningful part of daily life. During a trial stay, pay attention to afternoon comfort, cooling use, vehicle heat and how much outdoor activity shifts toward mornings and evenings.
Fall
Fall can be one of the best seasons for comparing neighborhoods because daily routines are active while temperatures transition away from summer conditions.
Winter
Winter lows are relatively mild and measurable snowfall is minimal, so winter living is more likely to revolve around cool or wet conditions than snow removal and prolonged freezes.
Source: NOAA/NCEI U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020. Seasonal descriptions are relocation context derived from the available long-term normals, not a forecast.
San Carlos Park is located in Lee County, but city-level housing, income and neighborhood conditions can differ meaningfully from countywide averages. Lee County.
County Intelligence
San Carlos Park & Lee County
Data Pending
Foreclosure Activity
San Carlos Park is located in Lee County, Florida.
NarrowTheList uses county-level information alongside local community data because many factors that matter when choosing a place to live are measured beyond city boundaries. Housing, property taxes, employment, healthcare access and other regional characteristics can add useful context to the picture of life in San Carlos Park.
Current NarrowTheList data for San Carlos Park shows a population of about 19,159. These local figures become more useful when read together with county-level tax, housing, foreclosure and demographic conditions rather than treated as isolated city statistics.
Foreclosure Activity: Data Pending. A county-specific foreclosure signal is not available yet.
For someone comparing homes, county boundaries can matter because taxes, public services, court and recording systems, assessment practices and housing-market conditions are often administered or reported at the county level. NarrowTheList keeps that county relationship attached to the community so future tax, foreclosure, housing and demographic data can be interpreted in the correct geographic context.
County relationship
Lee County
How NarrowTheList uses it
County information is used as a supporting geographic layer, not as a substitute for local data. As more county datasets are added, NarrowTheList can use them to improve comparisons, ratings and relocation insights for San Carlos Park.
For someone considering a move to San Carlos Park, the available data currently points to a relatively tight labor market. These signals are most useful when considered alongside the specific neighborhood, commute and housing type that fit the household making the move.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Nearby incorporated cities, towns, villages and other municipalities shown by straight-line distance.