Livability Score

63
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities A-

There are some amenities close to this location.
Coffee (10) A+
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Lido Cafe
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Hungry Hollow Cafe
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Unknown Name
Coffee Shop
Mirabelle Cafe
Coffee Shop
Java the Hut
Coffee Shop
Donut Happy
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Dutch Bros. Coffee
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Unknown Name
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
O Cafe Bakery Bistro
Coffee Shop
Fair Oaks Coffee House and Deli
Coffee Shop
Badfish
Coffee Shop
Bella Bru Cafe
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Beach Hut Deli
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (3) F
Outdoor amplitheater
Theatre Arts
Effie Yeaw Nature Center
Museum
Effie Yeaw Nature Center
Museum
Announcer's Press Box
Stadium
ARC Fine and Applied Arts
Theatre Arts
Sacramento Valley Live Steamers Railroad Museum
Museum
Unknown Name
Theatre Arts
Unknown Name
Theatre Arts
Discovery Museum Science and Space Center
Museum
Century 16 Greenback Lane and XD
Cinema
Country Club Cinema
Cinema
Sacramento Children's Museum
Museum
Unknown Name
Water Park
Food and Drink (23) C+
Unknown Name
Bar
Aldobertos Mexican Food
Fast Food
Jim Boys Tacos
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Noah's Bagels
Fast Food
Jamba
Fast Food
Wingstop
Fast Food
Burger King
Fast Food
Taco Bell
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Jack in the Box
Fast Food
Domino's
Fast Food
Family Donuts and Deli
Fast Food
Little Caesars
Fast Food
Cedar Room
Bar
Carl's Jr.
Fast Food
KFC
Fast Food
Arby's
Fast Food
Unknown Name
Fast Food
Los Gordos Mexican Grill
Fast Food
Maxee Mart
Alcohol
Flip.n.Shake
Fast Food
Burger King
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Harry's Lounge
Bar
Fitness (3) C-
California Family Fitness
Gym
Carmichael Park community center
Community Centre
Effie Yeaw Nature Center Assembly Building
Community Centre
Crossfit Sac
Gym
Planet Fitness
Gym
Fitness 19
Gym
Fair Oaks Community Center
Community Centre
24 Hour Fitness
Gym
California Family Fitness
Gym
Planet Fitness
Gym
Crunch Fitness
Gym
Groceries (7) A+
Safeway
Grocery Store
Smart & Final Extra!
Grocery Store
Bel Air
Grocery Store
Save Mart
Grocery Store
Walmart Neighborhood Market
Grocery Store
Donut Happy
Bakery
Good Neighbor European Deli Market
Grocery Store
Bakers Delight
Bakery
Raley's
Grocery Store
Unknown Name
Grocery Store
Safeway
Grocery Store
Smart & Final
Grocery Store
Raley's
Grocery Store
Smart & Final
Grocery Store
Grocery Outlet
Grocery Store
La Superior Mercados
Grocery Store
Safeway
Grocery Store
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
Trader Joe's
Grocery Store
Viva Supermarket
Grocery Store
Bel Air
Grocery Store
Raley's
Grocery Store
Grocery Outlet
Grocery Store
Whole Foods Market
Grocery Store
KP International Market
Grocery Store
Parks (43) A+
Jan Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Carmichael Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
La Sierra Park
Park
Jensen Garden Park
Park
Unknown Name
Park
O’Donnell Heritage Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Del Campo Park
Park
Unknown Name
Park
American River Parkway
Park
Ancil Hoffman Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Stollwood Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
ARC Childcare Playground
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
ARC Childcare Playground
Playground
Arcade Creek Nature Area
Park
Gibbons Park
Park
Shops (16) D-
Unknown Name
Fashion
Big Lots
Department Store
Ace Hardware
Home Improvement
ampm
Convenience Store
Bath & Body Works
Beauty
Sally Beauty
Beauty
Barber
Beauty
99 Cents Only Stores
Discount Store
ampm
Convenience Store
Circle K
Convenience Store
Becks
Furniture
ampm
Convenience Store
Aaron's
Furniture
Unknown Name
Hairdresser
The Home Depot
Home Improvement
Unknown Name
Convenience Store
Orbit
Convenience Store
Anything and Everything!
Home Improvement
Metro by T-Mobile
Electronics
Asa's Hair Cuts
Beauty
Liquors
Convenience Store
$5 & Under Thrift Store
Clothing
Sins of the Flesh Tattoo
Beauty
Om Liquor and Deli
Convenience Store
Unknown Name
Electronics
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commute F

Of all people who commute, 0.8% take public transportation in Carmichael.
Public Transit Stops (1)
Stops & Stations F
Bourbon Bus Stop
Bus Stop
Unknown Name
Bus Stop
Watt/I-80
Transit Station
Zinfandel
Transit Station
Cordova Town Center
Transit Station
Mather Field/Mills
Transit Station
Sunrise
Transit Station
Sunrise Light Rail Station
Bus Stop
Watt/I-80 West
Transit Station
Workers Taking Public Transit
0.8% F
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cost of living F

The cost of living in Carmichael is 135/100 - which is 3% lower than California.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. F
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax F
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crime F

Carmichael crime rates are 3,465 per 100k, which is 22% higher than California
Property Crime
2,855 crimes per 100k F
Violent Crime
609 crimes per 100k F
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employment B

The median income in Carmichael is $68,227 - which is 7% higher than California.
Med. Household Income
$68,227 C+
Unemployment Rate
3.6% C
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health C

There are some hospitals, police and fire stations.
Health & Safety (8)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. B+
Urgent Care
Clinic
Sacramento Metro Fire Station Number 109
Fire Station
Sacramento Metro Fire Station Number 108
Fire Station
Unknown Name
Fire Station
ARC Campus Police
Police
Health Center
Doctor
Sacramento Metro Fire Station Number 24
Fire Station
Professional Orthopedic Services of Sacramento
Clinic
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Trina Health Sacramento
Clinic
Sacramento Metro Fire Station Number 102
Fire Station
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Sacramento County Sheriff - Garfield Station
Police
Heritage Oaks Hospital
Hospital
Mercy San Juan Medical Center
Hospital
Unknown Name
Hospital
Rite Aid
Pharmacy
California Highway Patrol - North Sacramento Office
Police
Sacramento Metro Fire Station Number 31
Fire Station
Unknown Name
Dentist
Sacramento Metro Fire Station Number 23
Fire Station
Sacramento Metro Fire Station Number 103
Fire Station
Sacramento Metro Fire Station Number 61
Fire Station
Gold River Dental
Dentist
Rite Aid
Pharmacy
Air Quality
Median Air Quality F
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housing B+

Carmichael home prices are $400,300 - which is 2% lower than California
Home Price
$400,300 A+
Home Appreciation Rate
23% A+
Home Affordability
5.9x (home price to income ratio) F
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schools C-

The Carmichael graduation rate is 90% - which is 13% higher than California
School Test Scores
35% F
High School Grad. Rates
90% A-
Elementary Schools (25) C-
Carmichael Elementary
St John-Evangelist School
John Barrett Middle
Cameron Ranch Elementary
California Montessori Project-San Juan Campuses
Mary Deterding Elementary
St Michael'S Academy
Sacramento Adventist Academy
Thomas Kelly Elementary
Albert Schweitzer Elementary
Will Rogers Middle
Winston Churchill Middle
California Montessori Project-San Juan Campus
Atkinson Academy Charter
Atkinson Academy Charter
Marvin Marshall Preschool And Children'S Center
Charles Peck Elementary
Harry Dewey Fundamental Elementary
El Rancho School
Aldar Academy
Sacramento Waldorf School
Lotus Child Montessori
Mission Avenue Open Elementary
La Vista Center
Pasadena Avenue Elementary
High Schools (9) F
Options For Youth-San Juan
Options For Youth-San Juan
St Michael'S Academy
Sacramento Adventist Academy
Del Campo High
Atkinson Academy Charter
Aldar Academy
Sacramento Waldorf School
Laurel Ruff Transition
La Vista Center
Visions In Education
Visions In Education
Mira Loma High
Cordova High
Freedom Christian School
El Camino Fundamental High
San Juan Choices Charter
Ralph Richardson Center
Trinity Christian School
Paramount Collegiate Academy
Walnutwood High (Independent Study)
Valley Oaks
La Entrada Continuation High
El Sereno Alternative Education
Unschool
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ratings C+

Carmichael has an overall rating of 67% from 13 reviews.
User Reviews (1)
From AreaVibes B-
User Surveys (12)
From AreaVibes C-
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Carmichael Area Facts

  • Carmichael has a Livability Score of 63/100, which is considered average
  • Carmichael crime rates are 22% higher than the California average
  • Cost of living in Carmichael is 3% lower than the California average

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Carmichael, CA Is the Heart of the Sacramento Valley 3.5 rating By Anonymous ( May 24, 2012) I lived in Carmichael, California for one third of my life and there are many advantages to staying in this convenient suburb of Sacramento. First of all Carmichael is approximately 10 miles from downtown Sacramento, which makes it a great place for travelers visiting the greater ...Read More Sacramento area. The best part about visiting Carmichael is its proximity to numerous major attractions throughout the Northern California area. Not only is it close to downtown Sacramento but, you are also almost equidistant from San Francisco, Lake Tahoe and Reno, Nevada.

However if you just want to stay specifically in Carmichael you will find plenty to do locally. Lastertag of Charmichael is the largest laser tag facility in the Sacramento area. Raging Waters is just a few short miles away at Cal Expo in Sacramento. Also if you come here in the summer the State Fair at Cal Expo now runs from July 12th to July 29th. This annual event includes many unique, but greasy and fattening foods as well as many big name bands from the past. Both Huey Lewis and Tesla have performed at the fair in recent years.

If you are a nature lover Effie Yeaw nature center offers many trails and a small but wildlife filled nature center with rattlesnakes, turtles, newts, salamander, birds including a resident Great-Horned Owl. Although I've never personally played golf there, Ancil Hoffman golf course is right on the way to Effie Yeaw. The reviews are mixed on this course and some like the amount of par 4's but a few feel it is overpriced for what you get. While my skateboarding days have been over for several years now, La Sierra Skatepark is another local attraction featuring a 6-foot mini-ramp and a 12 foot vertical ramp. Carmichael is also just down the street from Sunrise Mall and a wealth of excellent restaurants.
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      A- Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Carmichael? Yes, there are some amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Jan Park
      Unknown Name
      Unknown Name
      Carmichael Park
      Unknown Name
      Unknown Name
      Unknown Name
      La Sierra Park

      Entertainment

      Outdoor amplitheater
      Effie Yeaw Nature Center
      Effie Yeaw Nature Center
      Announcer's Press Box
      ARC Fine and Applied Arts
      Sacramento Valley Live Steamers Railroad Museum
      Unknown Name
      Unknown Name

      Food & Drink

      Unknown Name
      Aldobertos Mexican Food
      Jim Boys Tacos
      McDonald's
      Noah's Bagels
      Jamba
      Wingstop
      Burger King

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in Carmichael? Of all people who commute, 0.8% take public transportation in Carmichael.
      Drive to Work
      79%

      2% higher than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      1%

      4% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      1%

      2% lower than the US average

      F Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Carmichael? The cost of living in Carmichael is 135/100 - which is 3% lower than California.
      Carmichael
      135

      35% more expensive than average

      California
      140

      40% more expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      F Crime

      What is the crime rate in Carmichael? Carmichael crime rates are 3,465, which are 22% higher than California
      Total Crime
      3,465 per 100k people

      49% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 29

      49% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      10%

      Year over year crime is up

      B Employment

      What is the median income in Carmichael? The median income in Carmichael is $68,227 which is 7% higher than California.
      Median household income
      $68,22723% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $39,94234% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      4%

      22% lower than the US average

      B Health & Safety

      Is Carmichael a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are some hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Mercy San Juan Medical Center

      Pharmacies

      CVS Pharmacy

      Doctors

      B+ Housing

      What are Carmichael home prices? Carmichael home prices are $400,300 - which is 2% lower than California
      Median home value
      $400,300117% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $1,22629% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      53%

      17% lower than the US average

      C- Schools

      Does Carmichael have good schools? The Carmichael graduation rate is 90% - which is 13% higher than California
      High school grad. rates
      90%

      9% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      35%

      27% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      20:1

      22% higher than the US average

      C+ User Ratings

      Is Carmichael a good place to live? Carmichael has an overall rating of 67% from 13 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      67%

      13 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      70%

      1 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      61%

      12 total surveys

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