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Carmel Valley

California · 4,407 residents · 18.983 sq mi
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Carmel Valley is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $82,217. Population has declined 6% since 2000. 43% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $941,100. With a median age of 51.7, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 35% more than the California median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 51.7
US median: 37.2
More educated
43% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 58%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,407
−6%since 2000
from 4,700 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
232 / sq mi
−6%since 2000
from 248 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
51.7
+12%since 2000
from 46.0 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
4K4K4K5K5K1990201020202024Carmel Valley
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$82,217
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $70,799 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$42,164
−2%since 2000
from $42,991 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
53.0%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 50.1% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
9.8%
+5.9 ptssince 2000
from 3.9% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.481
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Wholesale trade17.2%
US avg: 7.2%
Information14.9%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services7.6%
US avg: 7%
Retail trade7.1%
US avg: 10.9%
Public administration2.6%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.5%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food1.3%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction1.2%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$941,100
+58%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $471,700 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,202
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $829 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
52.3%
−17.6 ptssince 2000
from 69.9% in 2000
30.0% rent
Vacancy rate
6.5%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 7.3% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
54.0%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 56.8% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
31.2%
+6.2 ptssince 2009
from 25.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
11.4
+72%since 2000
from 6.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic89.8%(4,220)
Black0.3%(15)
Hispanic / Latino5.8%(273)
Asian1.8%(83)
Other0%
Diversity Score18.9%(888)
2010
White, non-Hispanic87.6%(3,860)
Black0.4%(19)
Hispanic / Latino7.4%(328)
Asian1.6%(69)
Other6.7%(293)
Diversity Score34.6%(1,525)
Diversity Score
35
+83%since 2000
from 19 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
43.5%
−3.6 ptssince 2000
from 47.0% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
94.9%
+0.6 ptssince 2000
from 94.3% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
19.4%
−1.0 ptssince 2000
from 20.3% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.4 min
+54%since 2000
from 17.7 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
68.2%
−4.3 ptssince 2009
from 72.5% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
14.7%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 13.2% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.5%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
12.8%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 9.9% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.6%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
1.5%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
4.6%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 5.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
9.1%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 8.7% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
45.5%
−26.6 ptssince 2009
from 72.1% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.3%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 49.5% in 2009
Female
51.7%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.5% in 2009
Foreign born
8.7%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 9.5% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
14.0%
−34.9 ptssince 2009
from 48.9% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Carmel Valley, California?

Carmel Valley, California has about 4,407 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Carmel Valley, California?

The typical household in Carmel Valley, California earns about $82,217 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Carmel Valley, California expensive?

In Carmel Valley, California, the median home is worth about $941,100, and the typical rent is about $1,202 a month.

How educated are people in Carmel Valley, California?

About 43.5% of adults age 25 and over in Carmel Valley, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Carmel Valley, California?

About 9.8% of people in Carmel Valley, California live below the federal poverty line.

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