At a Glance
Median Income
$126,224
$52,888 per capita
Home Value
$491,300
Zillow: $596,552
Median Rent
$1,160/mo
23.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
383/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
38.8%
93.7% high school+
Unemployment
3.1%
3.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
27.5%
10.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
48°F
271 sunny days/yr
How Carmel Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Carmel's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Carmel a Good Place to Live?
A
4.0 / 5.0 — Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Carmel residents earn a median household income of $126,224 , which is 68% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $52,888. The unemployment rate stands at 3.1% (14% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,328 business establishments, including 222 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Carmel is $491,300 , 74% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $596,552. Median rent is $1,160/month, with 23.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 107.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1990.
Safety & Crime
Carmel reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 383/100K.
Education
38.8% of adults in Carmel hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(15% above the national average).
93.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Carmel has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C).
Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 271 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 50.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
Data Overview
People
Population7,222
Median Age46.0 yrs
Density782/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans4.5%
Economy
A+
Median Income$126,224
Per Capita$52,888
Unemployment3.1%
Poverty3.5%
County GDP$5,494M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,299
Housing
A
Home Value$491,300
Rent$1,160
Ownership75.2%
Zillow$596,552
Housing Units2,904
Rent Burden23.8%
Crime
C+
Violent0/100K
Property383/100K
Health
Obesity27.5%
Diabetes7.9%
Smoking10.4%
Heart Disease4.6%
Premature Death4,624/100K
Climate
Avg Temp48°F
Sunny Days271/yr
Rain50.4 in/yr
AQI36 (Good)
Elevation550 ft
Education
A
Bachelor's+38.8%
High School+93.7%
Graduate+18.6%
School Score6.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 57% / D 43%
Commute42 min
Broadband86.6%
Internet Speed185 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries8
Did You Know?
The median home in Carmel was built in 1990.
The nearest airport is Hudson Valley Regional (19 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.417 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
15.5% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 185 Mbps.
There are 222 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 11 fatal vehicle crashes.
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