All Countries
Carmichael, CA
Full City Profile · California · Sacramento County County
Carmichael, CA
At a Glance
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)
Is Carmichael a Good Place to Live?
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 3.7% (3% 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 $550,827. 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.
Safety & Crime
Carmichael reports 454 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 19% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 3,138/100K.
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 61°F (16°C). Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 315 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 32.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.