Kelly Ranch home values
Kelly Ranch at a glance
- Zillow’s Home Value Index puts the typical home at $1,789,800 (Aug 2026) and +32% over five years.
- The Census median home value is $1,142,300 — about the same as Carlsbad overall and 236% above the U.S. median.
- Median household income is $105,371, so homes cost 10.8× local income.
- Median rent is $2,343/month (a 2.5% gross rental yield).
- Its ZIP ranks 2nd of 3 Carlsbad ZIP codes by home value.
- These figures are for ZIP 92008, which Kelly Ranch shares with Carlsbad Village, Barrio Carlsbad.
Kelly Ranch home value trend
Values are 30.7% below their peak of $2,584,500 in Dec 2025. Over five years the typical home gained $434,500 in value (+32%).
Year-by-year values
| Month | Typical value | Change vs year before |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 2026 | $1,789,800 | −2.2% |
| Aug 2024 | $1,831,000 | +8.9% |
| Aug 2023 | $1,680,900 | −0.3% |
| Aug 2022 | $1,685,100 | +24.3% |
| Aug 2021 | $1,355,300 | +26.5% |
| Aug 2020 | $1,071,500 | +3.9% |
| Aug 2019 | $1,031,400 | — |
Source: Zillow Home Value Index (ZHVI), typical value of mid-tier homes, smoothed & seasonally adjusted. Areas with several ZIPs: population-weighted.
Kelly Ranch home value score
from local value, rent & income
In ZIP 92008, prices are high relative to rents (a low gross yield), and homes are expensive against local incomes.
How the Value Score is built
Computed figures
A transparent value snapshot — computed from U.S. Census ACS (2023) for this ZIP: home value, gross rent and household income. It is not a market-timing or appreciation forecast.
Kelly Ranch vs Carlsbad, California and the U.S.
| Kelly Ranch | Carlsbad | California | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Typical value (Zillow, Aug 2026) | $1,789,800 | $1,581,600 | $913,800 | — |
| 5-year change | +32% | +29% | +15% | — |
| Median home value (Census) | $1,142,300 | $1,163,700 | $804,300 | $340,200 |
| Median household income | $105,371 | $140,600 | $103,900 | $78,500 |
| Median gross rent | $2,343/mo | $2,816/mo | $2,108/mo | $1,406/mo |
| Price-to-income ratio | 10.8× | 8.3× | 7.7× | 4.3× |
| Gross rental yield | 2.5% | 2.9% | 3.1% | 5.0% |
| Rent as share of income | 27% | 24% | 24% | 21% |
| Mortgage payment* | $5,776/mo | $5,884/mo | $4,067/mo | $1,720/mo |
Census figures: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year estimates; areas spanning several ZIPs use population-weighted averages of ZIP medians, and city/state columns cover the ZIPs of the places listed on this site. Zillow: ZHVI. *Principal & interest on the Census median value, 20% down, 6.5% fixed, 30 years.
What it costs to buy a home in Kelly Ranch
At today’s typical value of $1,789,800 (Zillow, Aug 2026), a buyer putting 20% down ($357,960) and financing the rest at 6.5% over 30 years would pay about $9,050 a month in principal and interest — 103% of the median household income here. That is well above the common 28% guideline, so buying here typically takes an above-median income, a larger down payment or existing equity. The median rent is $2,343/month, so owning costs roughly 286% more per month than renting, before taxes, insurance and upkeep — the trade-off is building equity.
Estimate only: excludes property tax, insurance, HOA and PMI, which vary by property. Incomes and rents are the latest Census (ACS 2023) figures. Run your own numbers in the estimator below.
What this means for buyers, sellers and investors in Kelly Ranch
Buyers
At 10.8× local income, this is a premium market; expect competition for the few homes at the lower end of the range.
Sellers
Typical values here are 236% above the U.S. median; get a home-specific estimate before you list — condition and size move the number more than the area average.
Investors
A gross rental yield of 2.5% is low — this is an appreciation play rather than a cash-flow market.
Other neighborhoods in Carlsbad
| Name | Home value | 1-yr | Income | Rent | Price / income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aviara ZIP 92011 · shared | $1.19M | +2.2% | $155K | $3,138 | 7.7× |
| Barrio Carlsbad ZIP 92008 · shared | $1.14M | — | $105K | $2,343 | 10.8× |
| Bressi Ranch city data | $1.22M | +1.8% | $162K | $2,955 | 7.5× |
| Calavera Hills ZIP 92010 · shared | $1.02M | +2.8% | $121K | $2,764 | 8.4× |
| Carlsbad Crest ZIP 92011 · shared | $1.19M | +2.2% | $155K | $3,138 | 7.7× |
| Carlsbad Village ZIP 92008 · shared | $1.14M | — | $105K | $2,343 | 10.8× |
| Kelly Ranch ZIP 92008 · shared | $1.14M | — | $105K | $2,343 | 10.8× |
| La Costa city data | $1.22M | +1.8% | $162K | $2,955 | 7.5× |
| Old Carlsbad city data | $1.22M | +1.8% | $162K | $2,955 | 7.5× |
| Poinsettia ZIP 92011 · shared | $1.19M | +2.2% | $155K | $3,138 | 7.7× |
| Rancho Carlsbad ZIP 92010 · shared | $1.02M | +2.8% | $121K | $2,764 | 8.4× |
| Robertson Ranch ZIP 92010 · shared | $1.02M | +2.8% | $121K | $2,764 | 8.4× |
| San Marcos border city data | $1.22M | +1.8% | $162K | $2,955 | 7.5× |
| Terramar city data | $1.22M | +1.8% | $162K | $2,955 | 7.5× |
Home value, income and rent: Census ACS medians; 1-yr: Zillow ZHVI change over 12 months. Tap a column heading to sort.
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About this data
Data last updated: September 2026.
Current values and trends use the Zillow Home Value Index (ZHVI) — the typical value of mid-tier homes, smoothed and seasonally adjusted — through Aug 2026. It is refreshed monthly.
Median values, incomes, rents, housing stock and commutes come from the U.S. Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates at ZIP Code Tabulation Area level. City and state figures are population-weighted averages of their ZIPs.
The Value Score (0–10) blends gross rental yield and price-to-income affordability. It is a value snapshot, not a forecast.
Mortgage figures assume 20% down and a 6.5% fixed 30-year loan, principal and interest only.
These are area-level statistics, not an appraisal of any individual property, and not financial advice.
Sources: U.S. Census ACS · Zillow ZHVI.