Urban-Rural Index Ranking — Carlsbad
Updated June 22, 2026
See how neighborhoods in Carlsbad compare on urban-rural index. Rankings are based on measured data aggregated across each neighborhood boundary. How urban-rural index is measured →
Top Urban-Rural Index Neighborhoods — Ranked
Expansive natural landscapes and agricultural spaces dominate the area, providing a much more rural environment than the typical Carlsbad neighborhood. According to iHuus data, the density of buildings and infrastructure is significantly lower than the city average.
Open land and scattered residential pockets provide a more rural atmosphere than much of Carlsbad. While some areas feature low-rise commercial development, the landscape maintains a significant amount of greenery compared to the city average.
Frequent open land and scattered homes create a more semi-rural atmosphere than most areas in Carlsbad. Residents can expect more proximity to fields and woodland than the city average.
Full Carlsbad Urban-Rural Index Ranking
| Neighborhood | Score | City Rank | vs. City Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Foothills | 9.2 | #1 | +2.0 ↑ |
| Bressi Ranch | 8.3 | #2 | +1.1 ↑ |
| Robertson Ranch | 8.3 | #3 | +1.1 ↑ |
| Carlsbad Ranch | 8.2 | #4 | +1.0 ↑ |
| Rancho Carrillo | 8.2 | #5 | +1.0 ↑ |
| Rancho Carlsbad/Sunny Creek | 7.9 | #6 | +0.7 ↑ |
| Rancho Carlsbad/Sunny Creek | 7.9 | #7 | +0.7 ↑ |
| Aviara | 7.8 | #8 | +0.6 ↑ |
| Kelly Ranch | 7.8 | #9 | +0.6 ↑ |
| Hedionda Point | 7.7 | #10 | +0.5 ↑ |
| Altamira | 7.6 | #11 | +0.4 ↑ |
| La Costa Ridge | 7.2 | #12 | — |
| Poinsettia | 7.2 | #13 | — |
| La Costa Oaks | 7.1 | #14 | -0.1 ↓ |
| Rancho La Costa | 7.1 | #15 | -0.1 ↓ |
| Calavera Hills | 7.1 | #16 | -0.1 ↓ |
| La Costa Greens | 6.9 | #17 | -0.3 ↓ |
| Olde Carlsbad | 6.9 | #18 | -0.3 ↓ |
| South Beach | 6.8 | #19 | -0.4 ↓ |
| Tamarack Point | 6.7 | #20 | -0.5 ↓ |
| Barrio | 6.5 | #21 | -0.7 ↓ |
| Downtown Carlsbad | 6.5 | #22 | -0.7 ↓ |
| North Beach | 6.5 | #23 | -0.7 ↓ |
| Village | 6.5 | #24 | -0.7 ↓ |
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