At a Glance
Median Income
$84,376
$47,444 per capita
Home Value
$541,500
Zillow: $552,774
Median Rent
$1,595/mo
33.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
35.6%
92.1% high school+
Unemployment
6.0%
7.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
29.7%
12.0% smoking rate
How Carmichael Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Carmichael's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Carmichael a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.6 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Carmichael residents earn a median household income of $84,376 , which is 12% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $47,444. The unemployment rate stands at 6.0% (67% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 73,284 business establishments, including 3,301 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Carmichael is $541,500 , 92% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $552,774. Median rent is $1,595/month, with 33.5% 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 1973.
Education
35.6% of adults in Carmichael hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(6% above the national average).
92.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Carmichael has an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C).
Winters average 49°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 19.2 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 51.
Data Overview
People
Population78,070
Median Age41.0 yrs
Density5,093/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born16.8%
Veterans6.6%
Economy
A
Median Income$84,376
Per Capita$47,444
Unemployment6.0%
Poverty7.4%
County GDP$135,538M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,541
Housing
B
Home Value$541,500
Rent$1,595
Ownership52.0%
Zillow$552,774
Housing Units33,321
Rent Burden33.5%
Health
Obesity29.7%
Diabetes8.7%
Smoking12.0%
Heart Disease5.0%
Premature Death7,616/100K
Climate
Avg Temp63°F
Rain19.2 in/yr
AQI51 (Moderate)
Elevation118 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+35.6%
High School+92.1%
Graduate+13.5%
School Score4.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 38% / D 58%
Commute27 min
Broadband93.1%
Internet Speed150 Mbps
EV Stations14
Libraries32
Did You Know?
The median home in Carmichael was built in 1973.
19.3% work from home.
The nearest airport is Sacramento International (15 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.444 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
15.2% of the population has a disability.
16.8% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 150 Mbps.
There are 3,301 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 204 fatal vehicle crashes.