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Relocation guide
Moving to Carmel-by-the-Sea
What it costs, what the weather is like, schools, outdoors and the honest pros and cons, from public data.
Population
3,186
Median age 68.9
Median household income
$115,729
Median rent
$2,933/mo
Median home value
$2,000,001
Summer high / winter low
71° / 43°
Pros
- Household incomes run 47% above the US median ($115,729).
- Property taxes are low: about 0.34% of home value a year (US 0.98%).
- Mild weather in June, July, August, with highs between 65°F and 85°F.
- 40 national forests, lakes and recreation areas within reach.
Cons
- Homes cost 559% more than the US median ($2,000,001).
- At the median, rent takes about 30% of household income.
Pros and cons come from comparisons with US medians and the city’s 30-year weather normals; they leave out things numbers can’t capture.
Plan your move
Where in Carmel-by-the-Sea?
Carmel-by-the-Sea spans 2 zip codes. Median home values range from $1,570,800 to $2,000,001 by zip.
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Life in Carmel-by-the-Sea
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Is Carmel-by-the-Sea a good place to live?
It depends on what you need. Household incomes run 47% above the US median ($115,729). Property taxes are low: about 0.34% of home value a year (US 0.98%). On the other hand: Homes cost 559% more than the US median ($2,000,001). At the median, rent takes about 30% of household income.
How much do I need to earn to live in Carmel-by-the-Sea?
The median household earns $115,729. Rent at the median ($2,933/month) is about 30% of that; a common rule of thumb is to keep rent under 30% of income, which means earning about $117,320 a year.
What is the weather like in Carmel-by-the-Sea?
Highs average 71°F in September and lows 43°F in December. The most comfortable months are June, July, August.
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2019–2023 5-year estimates; NOAA climate normals; NCES schools; OpenStreetMap parks; Recreation.gov.