Livability Score

78
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities A+

There are lots of amenities close to this location.
Coffee (6) A+
Treehouse Cafe
Coffee Shop
Rise + Roam
Coffee Shop
The Carmel Coffee House
Coffee Shop
Cafe Carmel
Coffee Shop
Carmel Valley Coffee
Coffee Shop
The little Swiss cafe
Coffee Shop
Chai Lounge
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Pebble Beach Market
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Student Cafeteria
Coffee Shop
Peet's Coffee
Coffee Shop
Food for thought
Coffee Shop
Chong's Cafe
Coffee Shop
East Village Cafe
Coffee Shop
The Bagel Bakery
Coffee Shop
Paris Bakery
Coffee Shop
Plumes
Coffee Shop
Cafe Lumiere
Coffee Shop
Eddison & Melrose Oats n Scones
Coffee Shop
Captain + Stoker
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Bay Cafe
Coffee Shop
Crepes Of Brittany
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (10) A+
Center for Photographic Art
Museum
Kevin Milligan
Art Gallery
Creason
Art Gallery
Weston
Art Gallery
Richard macdonald
Art Gallery
Amsterdam
Art Gallery
Forest Theater
Theatre Arts
The Sir Harry Downie Museum
Museum
Mission San Carlos Borromeo de Carmelo
Museum
Walker House
Attraction
Whalers Cabin and Whaling Station Museum
Museum
Keck Auditorium
Theatre Arts
Rosen Amphitheatre
Theatre Arts
Fine Arts Building
Theatre Arts
Lone Cypress
Attraction
Cinemark Monterey 13
Cinema
The Old Monterey Jail
Museum
Colton Hall Museum
Museum
Monterey Museum of Art
Museum
Monterey Museum of Art - La Mirada
Museum
Seal Rock
Attraction
Golden State Theatre
Theatre Arts
MY Museum
Museum
Osio Cinemas
Cinema
Alvarado Gallery
Museum
Food and Drink (3) F
Alvarado Street Brewery & Bistro
Bar
Dutch Door Donuts
Fast Food
Brophy's
Bar
Pieces of Heaven
Sweets
BevMo!
Alcohol
r.g. Burgers
Fast Food
Islands Fine Burgers & Drinks
Fast Food
See's Candies
Sweets
Chipotle
Fast Food
Pretzelmaker
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Cold Stone Creamery
Sweets
Jack in the Box
Fast Food
Panda Express
Fast Food
Chipotle
Fast Food
Alfredo's Cantina
Bar
Lallapalooza
Bar
Bull & Bear Whiskey Bar & Tap House
Bar
Revival Ice Cream
Sweets
Britannia Arms
Bar
Alvarado Street Brewery
Bar
Alvarado Street Brewery
Bar
Subway
Fast Food
Crown & Anchor
Bar
Jamba
Fast Food
Fitness (0) F
Pebble Beach and Tennis Club Fitness
Gym
Gold's Gym
Gym
Monterey Youth Center
Community Centre
Anytime Fitness
Gym
Fusion Fitness
Gym
Groceries (4) A+
Nielsen Bros. Market
Grocery Store
The Cheese Shop
Cheese
Carmel Bakery & Coffee House
Bakery
Brunos Market & Deli
Grocery Store
Lafayette Bakery & Cafe
Bakery
Lucky
Grocery Store
The Bagel Bakery
Bakery
Sea Harvest Fish Market & Restaurant
Seafood
Safeway
Grocery Store
Whole Foods Market
Grocery Store
Trader Joe's
Grocery Store
Alta Bakery & Cafe
Bakery
Patisserie Bechler
Bakery
Safeway
Grocery Store
Trader Joe's
Grocery Store
Bagel Kitchen
Bakery
Lucky
Grocery Store
The Bagel Bakery
Bakery
The Grotto Fish Market
Seafood
Parks (12) A+
Piccadilly Park
Park
Devendorf Park
Park
The Hidden Garden
Park
Carmel Beach City Park
Park
Mission Trails Preserve
Park
Forest Hill Park
Park
Forest Hills Park
Park
Hatton Canyon
Park
Carmel Youth Baseball Larson Field
Park
Carmel River Lagoon and Wetland Nature Reserve
Park
Palo Corona Regional Park - Rancho Cañada
Park
Whispering Pines Park
Park
Don Dahvee Park
Park
S F B Morse Botanical Reserve
Park
Quarry Park
Park
Via Paraiso Park
Park
Don Dahvee Park
Park
Iris Greenbelt
Park
Jacks Peak County Park
Park
Veteran's Park Playground
Playground
Veteran's Memorial Park
Park
Roach Canyon Park
Park
Hartnell Park
Park
Friendly Plaza
Park
Lagunta Niranda Park
Park
Shops (15) A+
Thinker Toys
Toys
Sylvie Unique Boutique
Clothing
Carmel Plaza
Department Store
Girl-Lee Boutique
Clothing
Tiffany & Company
Fashion
Carmel Classics
Gift Shop
Cartier
Fashion
Lush fresh
Gift Shop
Two sisters designs
Gift Shop
O'my
Shoes
Epiphany
Clothing
Ami
Interior Decoration
Headi's Shoes
Shoes
Paradise Nails Studio
Beauty
Chevron
Convenience Store
Carmel ACE Hardware
Home Improvement
The Pro Shop
Clothing
US Open
Clothing
Lone Cyprus Shop
Clothing
Pebble Beach Women's Shop
Clothing
Robert Talbott
Clothing
Elan
Clothing
Manchester Jewelry
Fashion
The Kids Shop
Clothing
The Lodge Gift Shop
Gift Shop
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commute A+

Of all people who commute, 0.0% take public transportation in Carmel-by-the-Sea.
Public Transit Stops (42)
Stops & Stations A+
San Carlos / 7th
Bus Stop
San Carlos / 7th
Bus Stop
Lincoln / Carmel Foundation
Bus Stop
San Carlos / 9th
Bus Stop
San Carlos / Sunset Center Drvwy
Bus Stop
Monte Verde / 8th
Bus Stop
Monte Verde / 9th Ave
Bus Stop
6th / Mission Street
Bus Stop
Ocean / Santa Fe
Bus Stop
Ocean / Santa Fe
Bus Stop
San Carlos / 11th
Bus Stop
San Carlos / 11th
Bus Stop
Carmelo / 9th Ave
Bus Stop
Carmelo / Ocean Ave
Bus Stop
Monte Cerde / 11th Ave
Bus Stop
Junipero / 4th & 5th
Bus Stop
Junipero / 4th
Bus Stop
Carpenter / 6th
Bus Stop
Carpenter / 6th Ave
Bus Stop
Carmelo / 11th Ave
Bus Stop
13th / San Carlos
Bus Stop
San Carlos / 13th
Bus Stop
Junipero / 3rd
Bus Stop
Monte Verde / 13th Ave
Bus Stop
Carpenter / 4th
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
0.0% F
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cost of living F

The cost of living in Carmel-by-the-Sea is 278/100 - which is 99% higher than California.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. F
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax F
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crime C+

Carmel-by-the-Sea crime rates are 2,550 per 100k, which is 10% lower than California
Property Crime
2,298 crimes per 100k D
Violent Crime
252 crimes per 100k B
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employment A+

The median income in Carmel-by-the-Sea is $101,696 - which is 59% higher than California.
Med. Household Income
$101,696 A+
Unemployment Rate
0.0% A+
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health A+

There are many hospitals, police and fire stations.
Health & Safety (2)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. B+
Carmel Drug Store
Pharmacy
Carmel Police Dept
Police
Rio Road Fire Station
Fire Station
CAL FIRE Station Carmel Hill
Fire Station
CAL FIRE Station Carmel Hill
Fire Station
State Fire Station
Fire Station
Community Hospital of the Monterey Peninsula
Hospital
Westland House
Nursing Home
CAL FIRE / Pebble Beach Fire Station
Fire Station
CAL FIRE / Pebble Beach Fire Station
Fire Station
CAL FIRE / Pebble Beach Fire Station
Fire Station
Pacific Endodontics: Root Canal and Dental Surgical Center
Dentist
Dr. Terry Franklin, MD, FAAFP
Doctor
Alta Mesa Family Dentistry
Dentist
J Mark Bayless
Dentist
Gerard M. Lehrer
Doctor
Sunderpal S Dail DDS
Doctor
Hartnell Professional Center
Clinic
Police & Fire Station No 1
Police
Central Coast Allergy & Asthma
Clinic
Monterey County Sheriff's Office - Monterey Substation
Police
Walgreens
Pharmacy
David Simonsen DDS
Dentist
Monterey Bay Urgent Care
Clinic
Rite Aid
Pharmacy
Air Quality
Median Air Quality A+
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housing C+

Carmel-by-the-Sea home prices are $1,542,000 - which is 277% higher than California
Home Price
$1,542,000 A+
Home Appreciation Rate
20% A+
Home Affordability
15.2x (home price to income ratio) F
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schools B

The Carmel-by-the-Sea graduation rate is 97% - which is 21% higher than California
School Test Scores
N/A
High School Grad. Rates
97% A+
Elementary Schools (0) F
Stevenson School Carmel Campus
Carmel River Elementary
Junipero Serra School
Carmel Middle
Monte Vista
Walter Colton
La Mesa Elementary
San Carlos School
Monterey Bay Charter
Monterey Bay Charter
Forest Grove Elementary
High Schools (0) F
Carmel High
Stevenson School - Pebble Beach Campus
Monterey High
Monterey Peninsula Unified School District Community Day
Community High (Continuation)
Trinity Christian High School
Pacific Grove High
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ratings C+

Carmel-by-the-Sea has an overall rating of 67% from 10 reviews.
User Reviews (0)
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User Surveys (10)
From AreaVibes C+
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  • Carmel-by-the-Sea has a Livability Score of 78/100, which is considered exceptional
  • Carmel-by-the-Sea crime rates are 10% lower than the California average
  • Cost of living in Carmel-by-the-Sea is 99% higher than the California average

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      A+ Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Carmel-by-the-Sea? Yes, there are lots of amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Piccadilly Park
      Devendorf Park
      The Hidden Garden
      Carmel Beach City Park
      Mission Trails Preserve
      Forest Hill Park
      Forest Hills Park
      Hatton Canyon

      Entertainment

      Center for Photographic Art
      Kevin Milligan
      Creason
      Weston
      Richard macdonald
      Amsterdam
      Forest Theater
      The Sir Harry Downie Museum

      Food & Drink

      Alvarado Street Brewery & Bistro
      Dutch Door Donuts
      Brophy's
      Pieces of Heaven
      BevMo!
      r.g. Burgers
      Islands Fine Burgers & Drinks
      See's Candies

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Carmel-by-the-Sea? Of all people who commute, 0.0% take public transportation in Carmel-by-the-Sea.
      Drive to Work
      53%

      24% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      0%

      5% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      3%

      equal to the US average

      F Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Carmel-by-the-Sea? The cost of living in Carmel-by-the-Sea is 278/100 - which is 99% higher than California.
      Carmel-by-the-Sea
      278

      178% more expensive than average

      California
      140

      40% more expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      C+ Crime

      What is the crime rate in Carmel-by-the-Sea? Carmel-by-the-Sea crime rates are 2,550, which are 10% lower than California
      Total Crime
      2,550 per 100k people

      10% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 40

      10% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      -11%

      Year over year crime is down

      A+ Employment

      What is the median income in Carmel-by-the-Sea? The median income in Carmel-by-the-Sea is $101,696 which is 59% higher than California.
      Median household income
      $101,69684% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $83,392180% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      0%

      99% lower than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is Carmel-by-the-Sea a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are many hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Pharmacies

      Carmel Drug Store

      Doctors

      C+ Housing

      What are Carmel-by-the-Sea home prices? Carmel-by-the-Sea home prices are $1,542,000 - which is 277% higher than California
      Median home value
      $1,542,000735% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $2,231135% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      52%

      18% lower than the US average

      B Schools

      Does Carmel-by-the-Sea have good schools? The Carmel-by-the-Sea graduation rate is 97% - which is 21% higher than California
      High school grad. rates
      97%

      16% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      ?

      100% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      0:1

      100% lower than the US average

      C+ User Ratings

      Is Carmel-by-the-Sea a good place to live? Carmel-by-the-Sea has an overall rating of 67% from 10 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      67%

      10 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      n/a%

      0 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      67%

      10 total surveys

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