Living in Carmet, California
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Carmet · Census data 2020–2024
Carmet has 85 residents with a median age of 69.3. The median household income is $93,833 (5% lower than the California median), the median home value is $1,475,000.
Carmet is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Carmet at a glance
- Population
- 85
- Median age
- 69.3State: 37.9
- Median household income
- $93,833State: $99,122
- Median home value
- $1,475,000State: $734,700
- Homeowners
- 54.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 32.9%
Is Carmet a good place to live?
Cons: Median household income 5% lower than the California median; home values 101% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in July to October.
Cost of living in Carmet
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Carmet the median home value is $1,475,000, 343% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $3,526 a month in housing costs.
Carmet median household income
The median household income in Carmet is $93,833 and the income per person is $87,627. 0% of residents live below the poverty line (California: 12%).
Housing in Carmet: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 120
- Owner-occupied
- 54.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 45.5%
- Vacant
- 45%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1958
- Average household size
- 1.29
45% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Carmet has many vacation and second homes.
Carmet demographics
- Population
- 85
- Median age
- 69.3
- Under 18
- 0%
- 65 and older
- 100%
- Households
- 66
- Foreign-born
- 20%
- Veterans
- 10.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Carmet ›
Education in Carmet
32.9% of adults 25 and older in Carmet have a bachelor's degree or higher (California: 37.1%), and 11.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Carmet
- Unemployment rate
- 0%State: 6.6%
- Average commute
- —State: 29 min
- Work from home
- 50%
- Drive alone
- 50%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 54.5%
Carmet vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carmet | 85 | $93,833 | $1,475,000 | — |
| Sereno del Mar | 101 | $78,214 | $1,071,400 | — |
| Bodega Bay | 1,139 | $182,898 | $1,294,900 | $1,689 |
| Bodega | 134 | $90,625 | $1,230,800 | — |
| Monte Rio | 876 | $63,750 | $652,000 | $1,817 |
| Occidental | 1,225 | $108,207 | $1,167,800 | $1,063 |
| Cazadero | 483 | $96,806 | $520,000 | $1,795 |
| Guerneville | 4,100 | $81,281 | $600,600 | $1,579 |
| Dillon Beach | 293 | $209,536 | $1,660,000 | — |
More for people moving to Carmet
Carmet ZIP code ›Weather and climate ›Living in Carmet: FAQ
What is the median household income in Carmet, CA?
The median household income in Carmet is $93,833, 5% lower than the California median of $99,122 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Carmet?
The median home value in Carmet is $1,475,000, compared with $734,700 in California.
Is Carmet, CA a good place to live?
Minuses: median household income 5% lower than the California median; home values 101% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in Carmet?
The median age in Carmet is 69.3 years (California: 37.9).
What is the unemployment rate in Carmet?
The unemployment rate in Carmet is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Carmet?
32.9% of adults in Carmet have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
Last updated: