Living in Carmichael, California
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Carmichael · Census data 2020–2024
Carmichael has 76,948 residents with a median age of 40.1. The median household income is $85,914 (13% lower than the California median), the median home value is $579,500, the median rent is $1,702/month.
Carmichael at a glance
- Population
- 76,948
- Median age
- 40.1State: 37.9
- Median household income
- $85,914State: $99,122
- Median home value
- $579,500State: $734,700
- Median rent
- $1,702/moState: $2,036
- Homeowners
- 52.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 36.7%
- Average commute
- 27 min
Is Carmichael a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 21% lower than the state median; an average commute of 27 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 13% lower than the California median; unemployment of 7.3%; a poverty rate of 12.6%.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in Carmichael
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Carmichael the median home value is $579,500, 74% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,702 per month, which is 35.6% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,512 a month in housing costs.
Carmichael median household income
The median household income in Carmichael is $85,914 and the income per person is $47,983. 12.6% of residents live below the poverty line (California: 12%).
Housing in Carmichael: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 33,048
- Owner-occupied
- 52.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 47.8%
- Vacant
- 5.6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1972
- Average household size
- 2.41
Carmichael demographics
- Population
- 76,948
- Median age
- 40.1
- Under 18
- 20.5%
- 65 and older
- 20.7%
- Households
- 31,208
- Foreign-born
- 16.2%
- Veterans
- 6.5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Carmichael ›
Education in Carmichael
36.7% of adults 25 and older in Carmichael have a bachelor's degree or higher (California: 37.1%), and 14.7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Carmichael
- Unemployment rate
- 7.3%State: 6.6%
- Average commute
- 27 minState: 29 min
- Work from home
- 20.7%
- Drive alone
- 66.2%
- Public transit
- 1.3%
- Walk to work
- 1.7%
- Homes with broadband
- 94.2%
Carmichael vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carmichael | 76,948 | $85,914 | $579,500 | $1,702 |
| North Highlands | 47,957 | $65,495 | $367,600 | $1,636 |
| Arden-Arcade | 94,994 | $77,321 | $560,200 | $1,588 |
| Foothill Farms | 36,435 | $68,260 | $414,000 | $1,695 |
| Gold River | 7,924 | $175,120 | $724,400 | $2,448 |
| Fair Oaks | 32,799 | $116,975 | $683,000 | $1,910 |
| La Riviera | 11,492 | $97,975 | $459,200 | $1,849 |
| McClellan Park | 1,486 | $23,750 | — | $1,888 |
| Citrus Heights | 86,995 | $82,314 | $454,600 | $1,827 |
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What is the median household income in Carmichael, CA?
The median household income in Carmichael is $85,914, 13% 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 Carmichael?
The median home value in Carmichael is $579,500, compared with $734,700 in California.
How much is rent in Carmichael?
The median gross rent in Carmichael is $1,702 per month, about 35.6% of household income.
Is Carmichael, CA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 21% lower than the state median; an average commute of 27 minutes. Minuses: median household income 13% lower than the California median; unemployment of 7.3%; a poverty rate of 12.6%.
What is the median age in Carmichael?
The median age in Carmichael is 40.1 years (California: 37.9).
How long is the commute in Carmichael?
The average commute to work in Carmichael is 27 minutes; 20.7% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Carmichael?
The unemployment rate in Carmichael is 7.3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Carmichael?
36.7% of adults in Carmichael 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.
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