Carmel Mountain is a neighborhood of 9,306 people in San Diego. 70% of adults hold a bachelor's degree, against 36% nationally. Median home value sits at $1,019,278. Renters pay $3,054 a month at the median. 32% of locals were born outside the United States. Households take in $142,699 a year at the median, 73% more than the country as a whole. These figures are approximated by combining the 2 census tracts that make up Carmel Mountain; the Census Bureau does not tabulate data for neighborhoods directly.
At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 39.8
US median: 38.9
More educated
70% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
50% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
9,306
Population density
4,974 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
39.8
US average: 38.9
Land area
1.87 sq mi
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$142,699
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$67,341
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
81.9%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
4.0%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.360
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade17.6%
US avg: 9.9%
Information10.1%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services5.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration3.6%
US avg: 4.8%
Wholesale trade2.7%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance2.7%
US avg: 5.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Professional, scientific, technical1.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing1.2%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services1.1%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$1,019,278
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$3,054
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
49.9%
50.1% rent
Vacancy rate
4.8%
US average: 10.0%
Persons per household
2.49 people
US average: 2.54
Owner cost-burdened
24.2%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
50.9%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
7.1
Years of local income it takes to buy a local home, on a scale of about 0 to 15. Lower is more affordable.
Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2024
White, non-Hispanic41.3%(3,845)
Black2.2%(208)
Hispanic / Latino13.8%(1,285)
Asian35%(3,253)
Other7.7%(715)
2024
White, non-Hispanic41.3%(3,845)
Black2.2%(208)
Hispanic / Latino13.8%(1,285)
Asian35%(3,253)
Other7.7%(715)
Diversity Score
85
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
How many people live in Carmel Mountain, San Diego, California?
Carmel Mountain, San Diego, California has about 9,306 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.
What is the median household income in Carmel Mountain, San Diego, California?
The typical household in Carmel Mountain, San Diego, California earns about $142,699 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is Carmel Mountain, San Diego, California expensive?
In Carmel Mountain, San Diego, California, the median home is worth about $1,019,278, and the typical rent is about $3,054 a month.
How educated are people in Carmel Mountain, San Diego, California?
About 70.3% of adults age 25 and over in Carmel Mountain, San Diego, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in Carmel Mountain, San Diego, California?
About 4.0% of people in Carmel Mountain, San Diego, California live below the federal poverty line.
