Carmel Valley is a coastal San Diego community located several miles from the Pacific Ocean. It is an attractive community with quality neighborhoods and a very comfortable climate. Carmel Valley, founded in February 1, 1975, is a desirable area to live and raise a family, and is renowned for its highly rated schools.
Aerial view of Carmel Valley
Key Characteristics
Below are the main characteristics which make Carmel Valley an attractive place to live.
- Highly-rated Schools
The Carmel Valley area has the highest-rated schools in San Diego County.
- Comfortable Climate
Carmel Valley is located several miles from the Pacific Ocean and offers a comfortable climate year round.
- Beautiful Suburb
The Carmel Valley suburb has beautiful neighborhoods with well-maintained homes and pride of ownership.
- Family Neighborhoods
Carmel Valley offers quiet, family-oriented neighborhoods.
- Affluent Residents
Residents of Carmel Valley are high income earners.
- Highly-educated Residents
Residents within Carmel Valley tend to be highly educated, many with advanced degrees.
- Close to Employment
Various sources of employment, such as technology and biotech companies and University of California San Diego are nearby.
- Close to Shopping and Entertainment
The Carmel Valley area offers various shopping centers, cinemas, and is close to the Del Mar Race Track and Fairgrounds.
- Close to Beaches
Several beaches are located a few minutes away, including Torrey Pines State Beach, Powerhouse Park and Beach, and Del Mar North Beach.
- Convenient to Freeways
Freeway 5, freeway 805, and freeway 56 are nearby.
- Very Low Crime
Carmel Valley has a very low crime rate.
Homes For Sale
Houses
Townhouses
One-Level Houses
Houses with View
Houses with Pool
Houses with 5 or More Car Garage
Houses with Pool and View
One-Story Houses with View and Pool
Houses Below $1 Million
Houses $1 to $1.25 Million
Houses $1.25 to $1.5 Million
Houses $1.5 to $1.75 Million
Houses $1.75 to $2 Million
Houses Over $2 Million
Market Update
Key Statistics |
July 2020 |
For Houses |
Median Price |
$1,400,000 |
Houses for Sale |
61 |
Months Supply of Houses |
2.1 |
Days on Market |
27 |
Sale Price to List Price |
97.1% |
Demographics |
Population |
54,495 |
Households |
19,126 |
Average Household Annual Income |
$184,053 |
Median Household Annual Income |
$141,926 |
Average Persons Per Household |
3 |
Median Age |
38 |
White Collar Workers |
96% |
Blue Collar Workers |
4% |
Some College |
5,137 (13%) |
Associate Degree |
1,332 (3.4%) |
Bachelor's Degree |
12,452 (32%) |
Graduate Degree |
16,648 (43%) |
Married |
26,412 (63%) |
Source: 2017 American Community Survey
Age of Homes |
Housing Units |
19,819 |
Median Year Built |
1997 |
Built Before 1940 |
138 |
Built 1940 to 1949 |
0 |
Built 1950 to 1959 |
51 |
Built 1960 to 1969 |
11 |
Built 1970 to 1979 |
255 |
Built 1980 to 1989 |
4,810 |
Built 1990 to 1999 |
6,445 |
Built 2000 to 2009 |
6,836 |
Built After 2010 |
1,273 |
Public Elementary Schools
Ashley Falls Elementary School
Carmel Creek Elementary School
Carmel Del Mar Elementary School
Del Mar Heights Elementary School
Solana Highlands Elementary School
Torrey Pines Elementary School
Public Middle Schools
Carmel Valley Middle School
Public High Schools
Maps
North of Del Mar Heights Road
South of Del Mar Heights Road
Weather
Carmel Valley has a comfortable year round climate characterized by warm sunny days and cool nights, with little rain and no snow.
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Rainfall (Inches)
Nearby Attractions