Carnelian Bay, CA

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 9/10
home Housing 1/10
visibility Safety 8/10
local_library Schools 8/10
local_airport Airports 3/10
school Colleges 4/10
accessibility Hospitals 6/10
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
Generally Safe. Crime rates are below average, with only occasional incidents, making the area a relatively secure place to live.
local_airport Airports
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
accessibility Hospitals
Adequate Access. Healthcare facilities are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be limited in number or specialization.
school Colleges
Limited Access. Few colleges are nearby, and travel or relocation may be necessary for quality higher education opportunities.
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
432 332.4M (US)
Median Age
40.7 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
40.4% 64% (US)
College-Educated
63.7% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$196,250 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
100.0% 88% (US)
Average Commute
16 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
28.2% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$814,900 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$736 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$2,693 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
17.9% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Placer County
2
Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom 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

Placer County
4
Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom Metro Area
4
California
5

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 4 31 32
Feb 4 32 34
Mar 4 27 37
Apr 2 12 43
May 2 2 51
Jun 1 0 59
Jul 0 0 66
Aug 0 0 65
Sep 1 0 59
Oct 2 2 49
Nov 4 12 39
Dec 6 29 32

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a Republican stronghold, with 42% of residents leaning left and 52% leaning right.

Liberal (42%) (53%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 54%
Hillary Clinton 41%
Other 5%

Schools

Kings Beach Elementary
3 miles, E 2.8 star
Tahoe Expedition Academy
3 miles, E 5 star
North Tahoe
4 miles, SW 3.2 star
North Tahoe High
4 miles, SW 4.1 star

Colleges

Sierra Nevada College
8 miles, E 2.3 star
Western Nevada College
16 miles, SE 1.4 star
Lake Tahoe Community College
22 miles, S 1.4 star
Carrington College-Reno
22 miles, NE 1.4 star

Hospitals

Tahoe Forest Hospital
9 miles, NW 4.1 star
Carson Tahoe Regional Medical Center
16 miles, SE 4.1 star
Renown South Meadows Medical Center
22 miles, E 4.1 star

Airports

Reno-Tahoe International Airport
25 miles, NE 2.3 star
Sacramento International Airport
89 miles, W 3.2 star
Stockton Metropolitan Airport
112 miles, SW 1 star
Mammoth Yosemite Airport
130 miles, S 1 star