California · Metropolitan Area
Carmichael is a mid-size city in California with a population of 78,070. Residents earn $84,376 per year, which is 12% above the national average.
Based on current data, Carmichael receives an overall livability score of 3.7 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs. Carmichael offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Carmichael is $84,376, 12% above the national average of $75,149. Residents generally enjoy above-average earning potential. Unemployment stands at 3.7%, indicating a healthy job market. Only 7.4% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 27 minutes.
The median home value in Carmichael is $541,500, making it a premium housing market at 92% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $1,595 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. The price-to-income ratio of 6.4x means housing costs are stretched relative to local earnings.
Educational attainment is solid, with 35.6% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 92.1% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.7/10.
Carmichael enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F. Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. With 315 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 32.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.
| English Only | 78.7% |
| 0% below US avg | |
| Spanish | 21.3% |
| 59% above US avg |
| Median HH Income | $84,376 |
| 12% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $47,444 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,541 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $83,943 |
| Unemployment | 3.7% |
| 3% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 7.4% |
| 40% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 73,284 |
| County GDP | $135,538M |
| Restaurants | 3,301 |
| Healthcare | 4,098 |
| Retail | 3,717 |
| Manufacturing | 761 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $6,181 |
| 77% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.14% |
| Commute Time | 27.0 min |
| Work from Home | 19.3% |
| Census Median | $541,500 |
| 92% above US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $550,827 |
| Median List Price | $575,000 |
| Median List Price | $575,000 |
| $/Sq Ft | $321 |
| Homes Sold | 49 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 98.9% |
| Price Drops | 24.8% |
| Inventory | 109 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,595 |
| 37% above US avg | |
| Zillow Rent (ZORI) | $1,822 |
| Studio | $1,513 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,647 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $2,053 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $2,752 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $3,165 |
| Owner-Occupied | 52.0% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $6,181 |
| 77% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.14% |
| Obesity | 29.7% |
| 7% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 8.7% |
| Heart Disease | 5.0% |
| High Blood Pressure | 27.9% |
| Asthma | 10.9% |
| COPD | 5.3% |
| Stroke | 2.8% |
| Binge Drinking | 16.6% |
| Physical Inactivity | 18.3% |
| Depression | 25.7% |
| Mental Distress | 18.9% |
| Physical Distress | 13.0% |
| Insurance Rate | 94.5% |
| Checkup Rate | 69.0% |
| Premature Death | 7,616/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.5/10 |
| Exercise Access | 98.9% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 4,098 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 204 |
| Annual Average | 60.7°F |
| 12% above US avg | |
| January Average | 48°F (9°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 315 days/yr |
| Annual Rainfall | 32.6 inches |
| 14% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 0.7 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 48.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 118 ft (36 m) |
| Area | 15.3 sq mi (39.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 5,093/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.6308°N, 121.3256°W |
| County FIPS | 06067 |
Winner: Democrat by 19.7 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 35.6% |
| 6% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 92.1% |
| School Test Score | 4.69 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 5,093/sq mi |
| Total Area | 15.3 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 14 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 18 |
| Public Libraries | 32 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 4,098 |
| Restaurants | 3,301 |
| Retail Stores | 3,717 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 204 |
| Avg Commute | 27.0 min |
| Work from Home | 19.3% |