Ideological Lean Ranking — Carlsbad
Updated June 22, 2026
See how neighborhoods in Carlsbad compare on ideological lean. Rankings are based on measured data aggregated across each neighborhood boundary. How ideological lean is measured →
Top Ideological Lean Neighborhoods — Ranked
#1
Downtown Carlsbad7.2
Political leanings in this area trend more liberal than the Carlsbad average, according to iHuus data.
#2
North Beach7.2
Political leanings in North Beach lean more liberal than the Carlsbad average, according to iHuus data.
#3
Village7.2
A liberal majority characterizes the community, representing a more progressive leaning than the average area in Carlsbad. According to iHuus data, there remains a modest presence of opposing viewpoints within the neighborhood.
#4
Barrio7.1
#5
La Costa Ridge6.9
#6
Rancho La Costa6.8
#7
Calavera Hills6.8
#8
Altamira6.7
#9
La Costa Greens6.5
#10
Olde Carlsbad6.4
Full Carlsbad Ideological Lean Ranking
City average:6.42— scores above this beat the city average
| Neighborhood | Score | City Rank | vs. City Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Downtown Carlsbad | 7.2 | #1 | +0.8 ↑ |
| North Beach | 7.2 | #2 | +0.8 ↑ |
| Village | 7.2 | #3 | +0.8 ↑ |
| Barrio | 7.1 | #4 | +0.7 ↑ |
| La Costa Ridge | 6.9 | #5 | +0.5 ↑ |
| Rancho La Costa | 6.8 | #6 | +0.4 ↑ |
| Calavera Hills | 6.8 | #7 | +0.4 ↑ |
| Altamira | 6.7 | #8 | +0.3 ↑ |
| La Costa Greens | 6.5 | #9 | +0.1 ↑ |
| Olde Carlsbad | 6.4 | #10 | — |
| Poinsettia | 6.4 | #11 | — |
| Tamarack Point | 6.4 | #12 | — |
| Robertson Ranch | 6.4 | #13 | — |
| Rancho Carrillo | 6.3 | #14 | -0.1 ↓ |
| The Foothills | 6.3 | #15 | -0.1 ↓ |
| Aviara | 6.2 | #16 | -0.2 ↓ |
| Bressi Ranch | 6.2 | #17 | -0.2 ↓ |
| La Costa Oaks | 6.2 | #18 | -0.2 ↓ |
| Rancho Carlsbad/Sunny Creek | 6 | #19 | -0.4 ↓ |
| Rancho Carlsbad/Sunny Creek | 6 | #20 | -0.4 ↓ |
| Hedionda Point | 5.7 | #21 | -0.7 ↓ |
| Kelly Ranch | 5.6 | #22 | -0.8 ↓ |
| South Beach | 5.3 | #23 | -1.1 ↓ |
| Carlsbad Ranch | 4.2 | #24 | -2.2 ↓ |
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