Carmel Valley Village, CA

Full City Profile · California · Monterey County County

4.1 /5.0
A Great
4,435 Population 234/sq mi density
$164,167 Median Income $96,475 per capita
$1,155,800 Home Value $875,722 Zillow
$2,223 Median Rent 34.7% income on rent
58°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.1 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
4.6 / 5.0
$164,167 median income, 5.0% unemployment
C+
Affordability
2.7 / 5.0
$1,155,800 home value, $2,223/mo rent
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
60.9% bachelor's degree or higher

Carmel Valley Village, CA

At a Glance

Median Income
$164,167
118% above
$96,475 per capita
Home Value
$1,155,800
310% above
Zillow: $875,722
Median Rent
$2,223/mo
91% above
34.7% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
60.9%
81% above
97.2% high school+
Unemployment
5.0%
39% above
4.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
25.7%
20% below
8.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
58°F

How Carmel Valley Village Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Carmel Valley Village's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
218%
Home Value
410%
Rent
191%
Poverty
35%
Bachelor's
181%
Unemployment
139%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Carmel Valley Village a Good Place to Live?

A
4.1 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Carmel Valley Village residents earn a median household income of $164,167 , which is 118% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $96,475. The unemployment rate stands at 5.0% (39% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.3% 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 Valley Village is $1,155,800 , 310% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $875,722. Median rent is $2,223/month, with 34.7% 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 1964.

Education

60.9% of adults in Carmel Valley Village hold a bachelor's degree or higher (81% above the national average). 97.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 3.8/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Carmel Valley Village has an average annual temperature of 58°F (15°C). Winters average 52°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 17.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Data Overview

People

Population4,435
Median Age57.1 yrs
Density234/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born6.6%
Veterans4.6%

Economy

A+
Median Income$164,167
Per Capita$96,475
Unemployment5.0%
Poverty4.3%
County GDP$38,345M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,180

Housing

C+
Home Value$1,155,800
Rent$2,223
Ownership78.9%
Zillow$875,722
Housing Units2,341
Rent Burden34.7%

Health

Obesity25.7%
Diabetes6.8%
Smoking8.1%
Heart Disease4.1%
Premature Death6,114/100K

Climate

Avg Temp58°F
Rain17.9 in/yr
AQI39 (Good)
Elevation1,303 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+60.9%
High School+97.2%
Graduate+21.0%
School Score3.8/10

Community

2024 VoteR 34% / D 63%
Commute27 min
Broadband96.7%
Internet Speed85 Mbps
EV Stations10
Libraries28

Did You Know?

The median home in Carmel Valley Village was built in 1964.
34.7% work from home.
The nearest airport is Monterey Regional (9 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.460 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
10.0% of the population has a disability.
There are 1,118 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 49 fatal vehicle crashes.