Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 9/10
home Housing 2/10
visibility Safety 7/10
local_library Schools 8/10
local_airport Airports 3/10
school Colleges 3/10
accessibility Hospitals 3/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Highly Expensive. Housing and rent costs are extremely high, contributing to a significantly elevated overall cost of living.
visibility Safety
Moderately Safe. The area experiences moderate crime levels; while safe in many aspects, some caution may be necessary.
local_airport Airports
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
accessibility Hospitals
Healthcare Scarce. The area has little to no access to hospitals or healthcare providers, requiring significant travel for most medical needs.
school Colleges
Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
local_library Schools
Academic Excellence. High-performing schools with excellent test scores, strong graduation rates, and consistent college readiness. These schools regularly exceed state standards.

Residents

Population
3,186 332.4M (US)
Median Age
68.9 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
56.0% 64% (US)
College-Educated
76.0% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$115,729 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
91.9% 88% (US)
Average Commute
12 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
14.3% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$2,000,001 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$917 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$2,310 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
30.1% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Monterey County
5
Salinas Metro Area
5
California
5

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Monterey County
5
Salinas Metro Area
5
California
5

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 3 0 51
Feb 3 0 52
Mar 3 0 54
Apr 1 0 54
May 0 0 58
Jun 0 0 60
Jul 0 0 62
Aug 0 0 62
Sep 0 0 63
Oct 1 0 60
Nov 2 0 54
Dec 3 0 51

Hazards

Coastal Flood Risk

Inland Flood Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a Democratic stronghold, with 54% of residents leaning left and 40% leaning right.

Liberal (55%) (40%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 35%
Hillary Clinton 59%
Other 6%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 19, CA State Senate District 17, CA Assembly District 30, CA
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Schools

Carmel High
<1 miles, E • 4.6 star
Carmel River Elementary
<1 miles, SW • 4.6 star
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Colleges

Monterey Peninsula College
3 miles, NE • 1.4 star
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Hospitals

Salinas Valley Memorial Hospital
17 miles, E • 3.2 star
Natividad Medical Center
19 miles, E • 3.2 star
Watsonville Community Hospital
27 miles, NE • 2.3 star
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Airports

Monterey Regional Airport
5 miles, E • 1 star
San Francisco International Airport
78 miles, N • 4.6 star
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