With a population of 27,000, Carlsbad is large enough to provide plenty of consumer choices in medicine, business, education and government, and yet small enough to inspire doctors, managers, teachers and civic leaders to know and care about the people they serve.
CARLSBAD'S LOW RATES
- Sales tax rate - 7.3125%
- Property tax - $23.188 per $1,000 of assessed value;
one-third of property's market value is taxable value.
- State income tax - four tax brackets; percentages range from 1.7% to 4.9%.
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The
community’s small-town
friendliness is an enduring
benefit of living in a peaceful
city with a relaxed lifestyle.
You’ll feel secure in Carlsbad
as our local police and
firefighters work hard to ensure
citizen’s safety.
One
advantage of living in Carlsbad
is the moderately priced
housing. Property taxes are
very low here, too. That’s
why we say Carlsbad is...
"A Place
to Call Home"
