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Carmel-by-the-Sea Area Facts

  • Carmel-by-the-Sea has a Livability Score of 78/100, which is considered exceptional
  • Carmel-by-the-Sea crime rates are 31% lower than the California average
  • Cost of living in Carmel-by-the-Sea is 99% higher than the California average
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      A+ Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Carmel-by-the-Sea? Yes, there are lots of amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Piccadilly Park
      Devendorf Park
      The Hidden Garden
      Carmel Beach City Park
      Mission Trails Preserve
      Forest Hill Park
      Forest Hills Park
      Hatton Canyon

      Entertainment

      Center for Photographic Art
      Kevin Milligan
      Creason
      Weston
      Richard macdonald
      Amsterdam
      Forest Theater
      The Sir Harry Downie Museum

      Food & Drink

      Alvarado Street Brewery & Bistro
      Dutch Door Donuts
      Brophy's
      Pieces of Heaven
      BevMo!
      r.g. Burgers
      Islands Fine Burgers & Drinks
      See's Candies

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Carmel-by-the-Sea? Of all people who commute, 0.0% take public transportation in Carmel-by-the-Sea.
      Drive to Work
      53%

      24% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      0%

      5% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      3%

      equal to the US average

      F Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Carmel-by-the-Sea? The cost of living in Carmel-by-the-Sea is 278/100 - which is 99% higher than California.
      Carmel-by-the-Sea
      278

      178% more expensive than average

      California
      140

      40% more expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      C+ Crime

      What is the crime rate in Carmel-by-the-Sea? Carmel-by-the-Sea crime rates are 1,958, which are 31% lower than California
      Total Crime
      1,958 per 100k people

      14% lower than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 52

      14% lower than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      -23%

      Year over year crime is down

      A+ Employment

      What is the median income in Carmel-by-the-Sea? The median income in Carmel-by-the-Sea is $101,696 which is 59% higher than California.
      Median household income
      $101,69684% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $83,392180% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      0%

      99% lower than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is Carmel-by-the-Sea a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are many hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Pharmacies

      Carmel Drug Store

      Doctors

      C+ Housing

      What are Carmel-by-the-Sea home prices? Carmel-by-the-Sea home prices are $1,542,000 - which is 277% higher than California
      Median home value
      $1,542,000735% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $2,231135% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      52%

      18% lower than the US average

      B Schools

      Does Carmel-by-the-Sea have good schools? The Carmel-by-the-Sea graduation rate is 97% - which is 21% higher than California
      High school grad. rates
      97%

      16% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      ?

      100% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      0:1

      100% lower than the US average

      C+ User Ratings

      Is Carmel-by-the-Sea a good place to live? Carmel-by-the-Sea has an overall rating of 67% from 10 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      67%

      10 total ratings

      User reviews rating
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      0 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      67%

      10 total surveys

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