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Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
Full City Profile · California · Monterey County County
Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
At a Glance
How Carmel-by-the-Sea Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Carmel-by-the-Sea's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Carmel-by-the-Sea a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Carmel-by-the-Sea residents earn a median household income of $115,729 , which is 54% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $87,422. The unemployment rate stands at 1.8% (50% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 15,844 business establishments, including 1,118 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Carmel-by-the-Sea is $2,000,001 , 609% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $2,325,094. Median rent is $2,933/month, with 38.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 110.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1946.
Safety & Crime
Carmel-by-the-Sea reports 403 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 6% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 3,584/100K.
Education
76.0% of adults in Carmel-by-the-Sea hold a bachelor's degree or higher (126% above the national average). 95.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 3.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Carmel-by-the-Sea has an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 52°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July. The area gets 323 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 20.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.