1 census tracts · pop 5,264 · pop-weighted Eviction Risk Score 3.2/10
· range 3.2–3.2
La Costa Valley is a white (non-hispanic) neighborhood in Carlsbad with 1 census tract and a population of 5,264 residents. The neighborhood's pop-weighted eviction-risk score of 3.2/10 (Lower tier) blends state law, county-level filing rates, parent-city politics, and tract-specific rent-to-income ratios + poverty. 63% of renters here pay at least 30% of household income on rent, and 37% are severely cost-burdened (≥50% of income). Average gross rent of $3,501/month sits 25% higher than the Carlsbad citywide average ($2,808).
Risk score
3.2
Lower
1 tracts · population-weighted
La Costa Valley vs CarlsbadHow this neighborhood stacks against the citywide average
Single-parent HH, disability, language barriers, age 17- / 65+
Racial/ethnic minority32%ile
Hispanic + non-white share of population
Housing & transport79%ile
Multi-unit structures, mobile homes, crowding, no vehicle
CDC PLACES 2023 · pop-weighted
Eviction-adjacent indicators in La Costa Valley
Average across all constituent tracts, population-weighted. Source: CDC PLACES (cwsq-ngmh) crude prevalence.
5.0%Housing insecurity
2.6%Utility shutoff threat
5.4%Food insecurity
4.9%SNAP enrollment
3.4%No health insurance
26.9%Any disability
Frequently asked
About La Costa Valley
Q1
What is the eviction-risk score for La Costa Valley?
La Costa Valley scores 3.2/10 (Lower tier) across 1 census tracts. The pop-weighted Eviction Risk Score blends state law, county filing rates, parent-city politics, and tract-specific rent-to-income and poverty signals.
Q2
How does La Costa Valley compare to Carlsbad overall?
La Costa Valley scores 4.9 points lower than Carlsbad overall (8.1/10). Renters spend 63% of income on rent vs 34% citywide. Average rent: $3,501 vs $2,808.
Q3
What is the average rent in La Costa Valley?
Average gross rent in La Costa Valley is $3,501/month (pop-weighted across 1 census tracts, ACS 5-year 2023). 63% of renter households are cost-burdened.
Q4
What percentage of La Costa Valley residents are renters?
33% of La Costa Valley households are renter-occupied (vs 37% in Carlsbad). The neighborhood has 5,264 residents.
Q5
Is La Costa Valley a high social-vulnerability area?
La Costa Valley sits in the 32nd percentile nationally on the CDC Social Vulnerability Index (less vulnerable). The index combines poverty, unemployment, household composition, racial/ethnic minority share, and housing/transportation factors across all US census tracts.
Q6
How safe is La Costa Valley for landlords?
La Costa Valley carries a lower-tier eviction-risk profile for landlords (3.2/10). Pop-weighted across 1 constituent tracts, the score blends parent-city rent-control posture, county eviction-process timelines, and tract-specific rent-to-income / poverty signals. Compared to Carlsbad as a whole (8.1/10), this neighborhood is lower-risk.
Q7
What is the demographic breakdown of La Costa Valley?
La Costa Valley has 5,221 residents (White (non-Hispanic) Neighborhood). Top groups: White (non-Hispanic) (76.9%), Hispanic / Latino (12%), Other / Multiracial (5.4%). Source: ACS 5-year 2023, table B03002.
