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Carmel Mountain

California · San Diego · 9,306 residents · 1.871 sq mi
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The short version

Carmel Mountain is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $142,699. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. 70% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $1,019,278. Poverty is rare here, at 4.0% of residents. Households here earn about 32% more than the San Diego median. 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
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%
Owner cost-burdened
24.2%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
50.9%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
7.1
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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)
Diversity Score85.2%(7,929)
2024
White, non-Hispanic41.3%(3,845)
Black2.2%(208)
Hispanic / Latino13.8%(1,285)
Asian35%(3,253)
Other7.7%(715)
Diversity Score85.2%(7,929)
Diversity Score
85
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
70.3%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
95.7%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
33.8%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.3 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
67.4%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
4.4%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.3%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
26.5%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.2%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
4.0%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.9%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
69.7%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
13.4%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
70.2%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.2%
Female
49.8%
Foreign born
32.5%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.2%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
9.2%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
1.7%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
98.2%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
58.9%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
6.5%
US average: 13.6%
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Income$142,622same
Home value$1,002,235−2%
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Frequently asked

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.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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