Carnelian Bay, CA
Full City Profile · California · Sierra County County
Carnelian Bay, CA
At a Glance
How Carnelian Bay Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Carnelian Bay's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Carnelian Bay a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Carnelian Bay residents earn a median household income of $196,250 , which is 161% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $89,579. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 135 business establishments, including 21 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Carnelian Bay is $814,900 , 189% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $1,048,626. Median rent is $3,193/month, with 29.3% 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
Carnelian Bay reports 111 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 71% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,015/100K.
Education
63.7% of adults in Carnelian Bay hold a bachelor's degree or higher (89% above the national average). 100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Carnelian Bay has an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July. The area gets 302 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 33.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.
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