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Carnelian Bay, CA
Full City Profile · California · Sierra County County
3.8
/5.0
B+
Good
432
Population
332/sq mi density
$196,250
Median Income
$89,579 per capita
$814,900
Home Value
$1,048,626 Zillow
$3,193
Median Rent
29.3% income on rent
44°F
Avg Temperature
302 sunny days/yr
111
Violent Crime/100K
1,015 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$196,250 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.3 / 5.0
$814,900 home value, $3,193/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
111 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
63.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$814,900
189% above
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$3,193/mo
175% above
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
87.0%
33% above US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
993
Median year built: 1973
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$814,900
Zillow (ZHVI)
$1,048,626
Median Sale Price
$1,050,000
Median List Price
$1,250,000
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
87.0%
Owner-Occupied
13.0%
Renter-Occupied
US avg: 65.4% owner-occupied
Fair Market Rents (HUD FY2026)
Studio
$1,513/mo
1 Bedroom
$1,647/mo
2 Bedroom
$2,053/mo
3 Bedroom
$2,752/mo
4 Bedroom
$3,165/mo
Census median rent:
$3,193/mo
Market Indicators (Redfin)
Median Days on Market
41 days
Sale-to-List Ratio
0.9%
Buyers market
Homes Sold
1
Price Drops
0.0%
of listings with price reduction
Price Per Sq Ft
$613
Active Inventory
7
homes for sale
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
29.3%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
5% below US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1973
Average age of housing stock: 53 years
Homeownership Rate
87.0%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $814,900 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,048,626 |
| Median Sale Price | $1,050,000 |
| Median List Price | $1,250,000 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $613 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $3,193 |
| FMR Studio | $1,513 |
| FMR 1-Bedroom | $1,647 |
| FMR 2-Bedroom | $2,053 |
| FMR 3-Bedroom | $2,752 |
| FMR 4-Bedroom | $3,165 |
Market
| Days on Market | 41 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 0.9% |
| Price Drops | 0.0% |
| Homes Sold | 1 |
| Active Inventory | 7 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $613 |
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 87.0% |
| Renter-Occupied | 13.0% |
| Homeownership Rate | 87.0% |
| Total Housing Units | 993 |
| Median Year Built | 1973 |
| Rent Burden | 29.3% |