Living in Carnelian Bay, California
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Carnelian Bay · Census data 2020–2024
Carnelian Bay has 391 residents with a median age of 40.5. The median household income is $247,791 (150% higher than the California median), the median home value is $910,000.
Carnelian Bay is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Carnelian Bay at a glance
- Population
- 391
- Median age
- 40.5State: 37.9
- Median household income
- $247,791State: $99,122
- Median home value
- $910,000State: $734,700
- Homeowners
- 88.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 58.9%
- Average commute
- 12 min
Is Carnelian Bay a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 150% higher than the California median; an average commute of 12 minutes.
Cons: Home values 24% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Carnelian Bay
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Carnelian Bay the median home value is $910,000, 174% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $4,001 a month in housing costs.
Carnelian Bay median household income
The median household income in Carnelian Bay is $247,791 and the income per person is $94,607. 0% of residents live below the poverty line (California: 12%).
Housing in Carnelian Bay: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 955
- Owner-occupied
- 88.7%
- Renter-occupied
- 11.3%
- Vacant
- 80.5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1976
- Average household size
- 2.10
80.5% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Carnelian Bay has many vacation and second homes.
Carnelian Bay demographics
- Population
- 391
- Median age
- 40.5
- Under 18
- 15.3%
- 65 and older
- 15.9%
- Households
- 186
- Foreign-born
- 13%
- Veterans
- 8.5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Carnelian Bay ›
Education in Carnelian Bay
58.9% of adults 25 and older in Carnelian Bay have a bachelor's degree or higher (California: 37.1%), and 13.3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Carnelian Bay
- Unemployment rate
- 0%State: 6.6%
- Average commute
- 12 minState: 29 min
- Work from home
- 58.2%
- Drive alone
- 38.7%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 3.1%
- Homes with broadband
- 91.9%
Carnelian Bay vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carnelian Bay | 391 | $247,791 | $910,000 | — |
| Tahoe Vista | 1,048 | $113,314 | $1,038,500 | $1,027 |
| Cedar Flat | 1,089 | $99,153 | $992,500 | — |
| Kings Beach | 2,736 | $68,153 | $772,100 | $1,271 |
| Dollar Point | 1,477 | $76,774 | $846,200 | $2,340 |
| Crystal Bay | 131 | $160,625 | $2,000,001 | — |
| Incline Village | 9,272 | $167,069 | $1,454,600 | $1,961 |
| Sunnyside-Tahoe City | 1,599 | $118,493 | $1,019,300 | $1,745 |
| Truckee | 17,066 | $130,462 | $947,900 | $1,961 |
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What is the median household income in Carnelian Bay, CA?
The median household income in Carnelian Bay is $247,791, 150% higher 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 Carnelian Bay?
The median home value in Carnelian Bay is $910,000, compared with $734,700 in California.
Is Carnelian Bay, CA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 150% higher than the California median; an average commute of 12 minutes. Minuses: home values 24% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in Carnelian Bay?
The median age in Carnelian Bay is 40.5 years (California: 37.9).
How long is the commute in Carnelian Bay?
The average commute to work in Carnelian Bay is 12 minutes; 58.2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Carnelian Bay?
The unemployment rate in Carnelian Bay is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Carnelian Bay?
58.9% of adults in Carnelian Bay 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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