Carmel

Carmel

Has a wonderful beach-town vibe with diverse architecture styles.

Welcome to Carmel

Carmel is a truly remarkable and unique area. Not only is the weather almost perfect year-round but the town itself has a quaint and quiet spirit. People try to compare this area with something that they’re familiar with but truly, there is nowhere quite like Carmel. The beaches are magical and the ocean water is clean, clear and crisp from the deep water canyons that stretch far into the Pacific ocean. Sure, town can get a little crowded with tourists sometimes and yes, raccoons may strew your garbage about at night and woodpeckers may peck your pine tree until it looks like a waffle, but if that’s all we have to deal with then I’d say we’re doing pretty well!
 
Carmel by the Sea has a wonderful beach-town vibe with diverse architecture styles. It’s been a haven for artists of all forms since it was founded in 1902. The post office came to town in 1910 yet pre-dating that was the Carmel Mission which was constructed in 1771. Yet the true, first locals were the people of the native Rumsien tribe who are thought to have arrived in this area 6,000 years ago. So when you stand and look over at Point Lobos, envision heaps of Grizzly Bears and the Native Americans fighting for fish!
 
Carmel by the Sea does not have home mail delivery and no numbered addresses on the homes. The founders of Carmel wanted to attract artist to the town and part of the uniqueness of the village was to not have addresses, mailboxes or mail delivery. Meandering trails through the trees from cottage to cottage was the norm in the beginning. Most homes in Carmel by the Sea have names like “Ocean Breeze” which may be on a wooden plaque hanging on the fence or on the wall. Just remember, if you buy a home in Carmel with an existing name it has always been consider to be bad luck to change it, so make sure you like the name!
 

Overview for Carmel, CA

3,296 people live in Carmel, where the median age is 63.6 and the average individual income is $76,590. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

3,296

Total Population

63.6 years

Median Age

High

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

$76,590

Average individual Income

Around Carmel, CA

There's plenty to do around Carmel, including shopping, dining, nightlife, parks, and more. Data provided by Walk Score and Yelp.

96
Walker's Paradise
Walking Score
46
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score

Points of Interest

Explore popular things to do in the area, including Robbie's Ocean Fresh Seafood, Girl-Lee Boutique, and EVOLV .

Name Category Distance Reviews
Ratings by Yelp
Robbie's Ocean Fresh Seafood Logo
Dining 4 miles 6 reviews 5/5 stars
Girl-Lee Boutique Logo
Shopping 0.16 miles 5 reviews 5/5 stars
EVOLV Logo
Active 0.89 miles 5 reviews 5/5 stars
Monterery Blue Diving Logo
Active 3.6 miles 9 reviews 5/5 stars
Monterey Bay Contrology Logo
Active 1.37 miles 6 reviews 5/5 stars
Land Rover Experience Logo
Active 4.16 miles 14 reviews 5/5 stars

Demographics and Employment Data for Carmel, CA

Population Households Employment

Carmel has 1,601 households, with an average household size of 2.04. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in Carmel do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

3,296

Total Population

High

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

63.6

Median Age

47.18 / 52.82%

Men vs Women

Population by Age Group

0-9:

0-9 Years

10-17:

10-17 Years

18-24:

18-24 Years

25-64:

25-64 Years

65-74:

65-74 Years

75+:

75+ Years

Education Level

  • Less Than 9th Grade
  • High School Degree
  • Associate Degree
  • Bachelor Degree
  • Graduate Degree
1,601

Total Households

2.04

Average Household Size

$76,590

Average individual Income

Households with Children

With Children:

Without Children:

Marital Status

Married
Single
Divorced
Separated

Blue vs White Collar Workers

Blue Collar:

White Collar:

Commute Time

0 to 14 Minutes
15 to 29 Minutes
30 to 59 Minutes
60+ Minutes

Schools in Carmel, CA

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Primary Schools ()
Middle Schools ()
High Schools ()
Mixed Schools ()
The following schools are within or nearby Carmel. The rating and statistics can serve as a starting point to make baseline comparisons on the right schools for your family. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
Type
Name
Category
Grades
School rating
Junipero Serra School
3090 Rio Rd, Carmel, CA, 93923
PRIVATE
PreK - 8th
No rating available

Property Listings

For Sale
MLS® ML81960651

$3,788,888

0 Guadalupe 2 NE of 3rd AVE, CARMEL, CA 93923
3 Beds 2.5 Baths 1,530 Sq.Ft.
For Sale
MLS® ML81937536

$4,950,000

2900 Franciscan WAY, CARMEL, CA 93923
4 Beds 3 Baths 2,854 Sq.Ft.
Active Under Contract
MLS® ML81962504

$4,850,000

0 Monte Verde 3 SW of 7th AVE, CARMEL, CA 93921
3 Beds 3 Baths 1,736 Sq.Ft.
For Sale
MLS® ML81938139

$4,495,000

0 SW Corner of San Carlos & 8th AVE, CARMEL, CA 93921
3 Beds 2 Baths 1,600 Sq.Ft.
Pending
MLS® ML81943050

$4,250,000

0 Casanova 3 SW of 10th AVE, CARMEL, CA 93921
4 Beds 2 Baths 1,681 Sq.Ft.
For Sale
MLS® ML81946790

$3,999,000

0 Monte Verde & 7th SWC ST, CARMEL, CA 93923
4 Beds 3.5 Baths 2,506 Sq.Ft.
Active Under Contract
MLS® ML81958870

$3,998,000

0 Carmelo 2 NE of Ocean, CARMEL, CA 93921
2 Beds 2 Baths 1,643 Sq.Ft.
For Sale
MLS® ML81945176

$3,850,000

0 San Carlos 5 SW of 12th, CARMEL, CA 93921
3 Beds 2 Baths 1,490 Sq.Ft.
For Sale
MLS® ML81963421

$3,850,000

0 Guadalupe 4 NE of 3rd ST, CARMEL, CA 93923
3 Beds 3.5 Baths 1,608 Sq.Ft.
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