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Carmet, CA

California · Metropolitan Area

Carmet is a small town in California with a population of 65. Residents earn $90,968 per year, which is 21% above the national average.

4.0 /5.0
A Great
65 Population 224/sq mi density
$90,968 Median Income $70,143 per capita
54°F Avg Temperature 326 sunny days/yr
A
Overall
4.0 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.8 / 5.0
$90,968 median income, 0.0% unemployment
B
Education
3.2 / 5.0
27.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $90,968
21% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 27.7%
18% lower than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 0.0%
100% lower than US avg

How Carmet Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population65
Median Age72.1 yrs
Density224/mi²
Male / Female62% / 39%
Largest GroupWhite 100%
Veterans65.0%

Economy

A+
Median Income$90,968
Per Capita$70,143
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$39,448M

Climate

Avg Temp54°F (12°C)
AQI48 (Good)
Rain28.9 in/yr
Sunny Days326/yr
Elevation189 ft (58 m)

Education

B
Bachelor's+27.7%
High School+75.4%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score4.69

Community

2024 VoteR 25% / D 71%
CommuteN/A
Broadband56.0%
Libraries16

Is Carmet a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Carmet receives an overall livability score of 4.0 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate. Carmet stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Carmet is $90,968, 21% above the national average of $75,149. Residents generally enjoy above-average earning potential. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%.

Education

27.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 75.4% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.7/10.

Climate & Weather

Carmet experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 54°F. Winters average 50°F in January while summers reach 57°F in July. With 326 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 28.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.

Carmet has a population of 65 with a density of 224 people per square mile. The median age is 72.1 years, 85% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (100%).

Population

65
Total Population
224
People / sq mi
72.1yrs
Median Age
85% above US avg
0.3mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 61.5%
Female 38.5%

Race & Ethnicity

Carmet vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only75.0%
4% below US avg
Spanish25.0%
87% above US avg

Social Characteristics

Carmet vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Carmet is $90,968, which is 21% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line.

Income: Carmet vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$90,968
21% above US avg
Per Capita Income$70,143
Avg Weekly Wage$1,373
IRS Avg AGI$104,542

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate0.0%
100% below US avg
Establishments (County)21,652
County GDP$39,448M

Business (County)

Restaurants1,311
Healthcare1,623
Retail1,675
Manufacturing922

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$8,415
140% above US avg
Cost of Living110.70 (100=avg)

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Carmet has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 50°F in January while summers reach 57°F in July. Annual precipitation is 28.9 inches. The area enjoys 326 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.

Temperature

50°F Jan (10°C) 57°F Jul (14°C)
Annual Average53.5°F
1% below US avg
January Average50°F (10°C)
July Average57°F (14°C)
Sunny Days326 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall28.9 inches
24% below US avg

Air Quality

AQI Median48.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation189 ft (58 m)
Area0.3 sq mi (0.8 km²)
Population Density224/sq mi
Coordinates38.3745°N, 123.0719°W
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
County FIPS06097
It is classified as Metro — 250K–1M. 27.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (18% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Democrat by a 46.2-point margin. 56.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 25.2%
D 71.4%

Winner: Democrat by 46.2 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+27.7%
18% below US avg
High School+75.4%
Graduate Degree+0.0%
School Test Score4.69
B Education Grade (3.2/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 2Metro — 250K–1M
Population Density224/sq mi
Total Area0.3 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access56.0%
Public Libraries16
Healthcare Facilities1,623
Restaurants1,311
Retail Stores1,675

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)38
FEMA Disaster Declarations364

Commute & Transportation

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