Median Age
60 Years
Largest Age Group
70-79 Years
Approximately 19% of Residents
Under 20
16%
Over 65
42%
Carmel
Carmel, CA Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,255
Population
15,184
Renter Mix
28% Rent
A sprawling coastal region in Monterey County
Coastal
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Scenic
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Active
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Picturesque
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Mountain Views
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Carmel refers to a sprawling portion of Monterey County, beginning at Carmel by the Sea in the north to Big Sur in the south. Among the many communities included in this area are Carmel by the Sea, Carmel Highlands, Hacienda Carmel, Rancho Tierra Grande, and Notleys Landing. The residents in this region love the overall peaceful atmosphere along with the stunning views on the rugged Pacific coastline.
Carmel offers the best of both worlds, with access to the mountains as well as the ocean. The opportunities for outdoor recreation are abundant, with destinations like Point Lobos State Natural Reserve, Garrapata State Park, and Andrew Molera State Park all located in the area. Residents enjoy a broad range of apartments, condos, and houses available for rent in this spectacular environment. Getting around from Carmel is a breeze with access to the Pacific Coast Highway.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$118,168
Average: $149,713
Education
8,290
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
5,769
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Carmel has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
28%
Non-Renters
72%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
50%
Other Education
50%
Rent Trends
As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in Carmel, CA is $1,255 for one bedroom, $2,333 for two bedrooms, and $3,047 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Carmel has increased by 1.5% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,255/month
375 Sq Ft
House
$6,094/month
1,534 Sq Ft
Getting Around
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Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Bikeability
20
/ 100
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Points of Interest
Parks and Recreation
- Garrapata State Park
- Point Lobos State Reserve
- Carmel River State Beach
- Jack's Peak County Park
- Point Sur State Historic Park
Commuter Rail
Military Bases
Airports
- Monterey Regional
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.