Carmel Valley is a very small town located in the state of California. With a population of 4,524 people and two associated neighborhoods, Carmel Valley is the 540th largest community in California.

Carmel Valley home prices are not only among the most expensive in California, but Carmel Valley real estate also consistently ranks among the most expensive in America.

Of important note, Carmel Valley is also a town of artists. Carmel Valley has more artists, designers and people working in media than 90% of the communities in America. This concentration of artists helps shape Carmel Valley’s character.

A relatively large number of people in Carmel Valley telecommute to their jobs. Overall, about 29.34% of the workforce works from home. While this may seem like a small number, as a fraction of the total workforce it ranks among the highest in the country. These workers are often telecommuters who work in knowledge-based, white-collar professions. For example, Silicon Valley has large numbers of people who telecommute. Other at-home workers may be self-employed people who operate small businesses out of their homes.

Carmel Valley is a good choice for families with children because of several factors. Many other families with children live here, making it a place where both parents and children are more likely to develop social ties with other families. The town’s good public school district and large population of college-educated adults provide an environment conducive to academic success. Many people own their own single-family homes, providing areas for children to play and stability in the community. Finally, Carmel Valley’s overall crime rate is lower than average for the country.

Residents will find that the town is relatively quiet. This is because it is not over-populated, and it has fewer college students, renters, and young children - all of whom can be noisy at times. So, if you're looking for a relatively peaceful place to live, Carmel Valley is worth considering.

If knowledge is power, Carmel Valley is a pretty powerful place. 58.07% of the adults in Carmel Valley have earned a 4-year college degree, masters degree, MD, law degree, or even PhD. Compare that to the national average of 21.84% for all cities and towns.

The per capita income in Carmel Valley in 2022 was $93,411, which is wealthy relative to California and the nation. This equates to an annual income of $373,644 for a family of four.

Carmel Valley is a somewhat ethnically-diverse town. The people who call Carmel Valley home describe themselves as belonging to a variety of racial and ethnic groups. The greatest number of Carmel Valley residents report their race to be White, followed by Black or African-American. Carmel Valley also has a sizeable Hispanic population (people of Hispanic origin can be of any race). People of Hispanic or Latino origin account for 12.00% of the town’s residents. Important ancestries of people in Carmel Valley include English, Irish, German, Italian, and French.

The most common language spoken in Carmel Valley is English. Other important languages spoken here include Spanish and German/Yiddish.