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Carmel Valley

California · San Diego · 45,093 residents · 12.812 sq mi
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The short version

Carmel Valley is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $199,562. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. 81% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $1,636,852. Poverty is rare here, at 4.6% of residents. Households here earn about 85% more than the San Diego median. These figures are approximated by combining the 10 census tracts that make up Carmel Valley; 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 38.8
US median: 38.9
More educated
81% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
57% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
45,093
Population density
3,520 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
38.8
US average: 38.9
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$199,562
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$95,816
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
82.9%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
4.6%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.424
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade15.9%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services7.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration5.7%
US avg: 4.8%
Information5.5%
US avg: 10.8%
Arts, entertainment, food3.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Finance & insurance2.3%
US avg: 5.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.2%
US avg: 2.2%
Professional, scientific, technical2%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade1.7%
US avg: 6.9%
Education & health services0.3%
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
$1,636,852
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$3,365
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
56.9%
43.1% rent
Vacancy rate
5.7%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
24.1%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
46.0%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
8.2
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2024
White, non-Hispanic47.7%(21,502)
Black0.5%(228)
Hispanic / Latino9.3%(4,211)
Asian34.1%(15,363)
Other8.4%(3,789)
Diversity Score80.1%(36,116)
2024
White, non-Hispanic47.7%(21,502)
Black0.5%(228)
Hispanic / Latino9.3%(4,211)
Asian34.1%(15,363)
Other8.4%(3,789)
Diversity Score80.1%(36,116)
Diversity Score
80
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
81.4%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
98.2%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
43.7%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.7 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
56.7%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
4.7%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.6%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
34.3%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.3%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.8%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
3.0%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.1%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
71.8%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
11.1%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
75.3%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.7%
Female
49.3%
Foreign born
35.7%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
1.9%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
4.6%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
2.8%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
99.2%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
60.0%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
5.5%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Carmel Valley, San Diego, California?

Carmel Valley, San Diego, California has about 45,093 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Carmel Valley, San Diego, California earns about $199,562 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Carmel Valley, San Diego, California expensive?

In Carmel Valley, San Diego, California, the median home is worth about $1,636,852, and the typical rent is about $3,365 a month.

How educated are people in Carmel Valley, San Diego, California?

About 81.4% of adults age 25 and over in Carmel Valley, San Diego, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Carmel Valley, San Diego, California?

About 4.6% of people in Carmel Valley, 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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