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Carmel valley, CA

Carmel valley, CA.

Population: 6,316 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Carmel valley, CA is $1.46M — down 1.0% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $1.65M after a median 27 days on market. Typical rent runs $4,650/month. 2 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively High, with drought, earthquake, inlandflooding the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 13.3% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$1.46M

Median home value

-1.0%

1-year change

27

Median days on market

Relatively High

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$1.46M
1-year appreciation
-1.0%
3-year appreciation
+4.3%
5-year appreciation
+9.5%
10-year appreciation
+61.1%
All-time peak (2022-06)
$1.51M
House Price Index (state)
417.4 (-0.8% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$1.65M
Median list price
$1.67M
Median price per sqft
$709
1-year sale-price change
-5.7%
Median days on market
27 days
Homes sold (recent period)
21
For-sale inventory
46
Sale-to-list ratio
97.2%
Active listings
29
1-year forecast
-0.2%
New listings (monthly)
11

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$4,650/mo
Studio fair-market rent
$1,495/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,869/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$2,330/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$3,029/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$3,495/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (High)
113.3 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
32.5¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$22.00/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
2
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
0
High schools
0
Schools include
Tularcitos Elementary, Cachagua Children's Center

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively High
Top hazards (county)
drought, earthquake, inlandFlooding, landslide, wildfire
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coastalFlooding: Relatively Low · drought: Very High · earthquake: Relatively High · heatWave: Relatively Moderate · inlandFlooding: Relatively High · landslide: Relatively High
FEMA flood zone
A07
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 99% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
29.5%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Fort Ord (15.8 mi)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Annual precipitation
27.8 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
9b (extreme annual low 25 to 30°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
42
Days with Good air quality
274
Days with Moderate air quality
90
Highest AQI recorded (year)
115

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
3.2 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
276
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
510

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Pinnacles National Park (26 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
6
Nearest airport
San Clemente Rancho Airport (5 mi)
Nearest major airport
Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) (17 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Hospitals include
COMMUNITY HOSPITAL OF THE MONTEREY PENINSULA
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
3.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Good (5.3 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-2,526 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,971
Housing built before 1970
47.8%
Housing built 2000 or later
10.1%
Median annual property tax
$8,579
Mean commute to work
21 min
Households with broadband internet
69.7%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
162,831
Average weekly wage
$1,047
Top industries (by employment)
Agriculture, Accommodation & Food, Health Care
Annual residential building permits (county)
512

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

Carmel valleyState medianUS median
Median home value$1.46M$702,573$289,727
Median sale price$1.65M$696,000$325,000
Median days on market27 days39 days51 days
Typical rent$4,650/mo$2,767/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$8,579$4,533$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in Carmel valley, CA?
$1.46M.
What is the median sale price in Carmel valley, CA?
$1.65M.
How long do homes take to sell in Carmel valley, CA?
Median days on market: 27 days.
What is typical rent in Carmel valley, CA?
Typical rent: $4,650/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Carmel valley, CA?
Overall risk: Relatively High (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: drought, earthquake, inlandFlooding, landslide, wildfire.
Is Carmel valley, CA in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone A07.
What is the wildfire risk in Carmel valley, CA?
Risk to homes is higher than 99% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Carmel valley, CA?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Carmel valley, CA?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Carmel valley, CA?
2 schools (1 elementary) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Carmel valley, CA walkable?
Walkability index: 3.2/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Carmel valley, CA?
Good. Median AQI: 42. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Carmel valley, CA?
Regional Price Parity: 113.3 (100 = US average) (High) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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