Median Age
44 Years
Largest Age Group
55-64 Years
Approximately 15% of Residents
Under 20
21%
Over 65
21%
Carmel, NY
Area Guide
Avg Rent
$795
Population
33,070
Renter Mix
18% Rent
Small-town charm and natural beauty in the NYC suburbs
Historic
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Suburban
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Family-Friendly
Nestled in the heart of Putnam County, Carmel is an idyllic town known for its pervasive natural beauty and historic charm. Founded in 1795, Carmel contains three places featured on the National Register of Historic Places: the Gilead Burying Ground, Reed Memorial Library, and Putnam County Courthouse.
Carmel offers residents a small-town atmosphere complete with excellent schools and a close-knit community. Carmel’s tranquil vibe and scenic environment lend plenty of opportunities for outdoor recreation. Residents take to nearby lakes and reservoirs as well as numerous state parks and forests for outdoor fun. Carmel is popular with many NYC commuters for its relatively easy access to the city via I-684 in addition to the Metro-North Railroad's Harlem Line.
Explore the City
Fresh flowers brighten Sundays at the Carmel Farmers Market, where local growers and neighbors come together.
Celebrate Italian heritage at Putnam County’s San Gennaro Feast in Carmel.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$109,340
Average: $132,653
Education
10,009
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
16,960
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Carmel has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
18%
Non-Renters
82%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
27%
Other Education
73%
Rent Trends
As of June 2026, the average apartment rent in Carmel, NY is $795 for one bedroom, $2,090 for two bedrooms, and $1,959 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Carmel has increased by 1.0% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$795/month
656 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Carmel, NY is for everyday living.
Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
30
/ 100
Limited Public Transit
Transit
20
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Bikeability
20
/ 100
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Chamber of Commerce Park
- Danner Family Preserve
- Lasdon Park and Arboretum
- Franklin D. Roosevelt State Park
- Clarence Fahnestock State Park
Airports
- Westchester County
- New York Stewart International
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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 June 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.