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.

There are many members of the armed forces living in Carmel Valley. You will notice when you visit or live here that some of the people you meet or see around town are employed by the armed services - even if they are not always in uniform.

And if you like science, one thing you'll find is that Carmel Valley has lots of scientists living in town - whether they be life scientists, physical scientists (like astronomers), or social scientists (like geographers!). So, if you're scientific-minded, you might like it here too.

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 34.66% 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.

Because of many things, Carmel Valley is a great place for families with children to consider. First of all, many other families with children live here, making Carmel Valley a place where both parents and children are more likely to develop social ties with other families, as well as find family-oriented services and community. The town’s good public school district and large population of college-educated adults provide an environment conducive to academic values. With regard to real estate, Carmel Valley has a high rate of owner-occupied single family homes, which tends to reflect stability in the local community. Finally, Carmel Valley’s overall crime rate ranks among the lowest in the country, making it one of the safest places to raise a family.

Carmel Valley is a small town, and as such doesn't have a public transit system that people use to get to and from their jobs every day.

Do you have a 4-year college degree or graduate degree? If so, you may feel right at home in Carmel Valley. 60.90% of adults here have a 4-year degree or graduate degree, whereas the national average for all cities and towns is just 21.84%.

The per capita income in Carmel Valley in 2022 was $96,475, which is wealthy relative to California and the nation. This equates to an annual income of $385,900 for a family of four.

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. Important ancestries of people in Carmel Valley include English, Irish, German, French, and Italian.

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