Census-designated place · California
Carmel Valley Village, California
Carmel Valley Village, census-designated place, in Monterey County, California. Carmel Valley Village had 4,524 residents in the 2020 Census, a full count; the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 4,785 (±654). GEOID 0611324.
Residents, 2020 Census
4,524
Census count or controlled total
ACS 2020-2024 estimate: 4,785 ±654
Median household income
$156,161
±$44,627 (90% margin)
California: $99,122
Median home value
$1,275,500
±$132,205 (90% margin)
California: $734,700
Median gross rent
$2,211
±$676 (90% margin)
California: $2,036
Where is Carmel Valley Village and what county is it in?
Carmel Valley Village is a census-designated place: an unincorporated community the Census Bureau draws for counting, with no city government of its own, in Monterey County, California. It covers 19.0 square miles of land, 238 residents per square mile in 2020.
Carmel Valley Village is in the Salinas, CA metropolitan statistical area (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Carmel Valley Village, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 4,524 residents in Carmel Valley Village, a full count rather than a sample. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a sample, estimates 4,785 (±654).
The Census Bureau publishes yearly population estimates for incorporated places only; Carmel Valley Village is a census-designated place, so its figures come from the ACS and the 2020 Census.
| Measure | Carmel Valley Village | Monterey County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 4,785 ±654 | 437,613 | no clear change |
| Households | 2,025 ±276 | 132,489 | +359 |
| Average household size | 2.36 ±0.20 | 3.16 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 2,318 ±310 | 145,469 | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Carmel Valley Village?
The median resident of Carmel Valley Village is 54.7 years old; 18.2% are under 18 and 32.9% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 85.4%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 9.4%. 6.9% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Carmel Valley Village | Monterey County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 54.7 ±4.4 | 35.5 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 18.2% ±5.3 pts | 25.7% | – |
| 65 years and over | 32.9% ±6.1 pts | 14.9% | – |
| Male | 49.1% ±3.9 pts | 51.0% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 9.4% ±6.2 pts | 61.6% | – |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 85.4% ±6.6 pts | 26.9% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 0.8% ±1.1 pts | 2.0% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.4% ±0.5 pts | 5.5% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.9 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.9 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 3.1% ±2.5 pts | 3.0% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 1.0% ±1.6 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 6.9% ±3.2 pts | 29.6% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 7.1% ±3.9 pts | 56.3% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 5.3% ±2.3 pts | 4.2% | – |
| With a disability | 10.0% ±2.7 pts | 9.3% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 3.6% ±2.6 pts | 9.6% | – |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 97.8% ±1.9 pts | 73.3% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 64.0% ±7.1 pts | 28.2% | +15.1 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 24.3% ±4.9 pts | 11.5% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 95.1% ±2.5 pts | 89.7% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 0.7% ±0.7 pts | 1.8% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Carmel Valley Village earn?
Half of Carmel Valley Village's 2,025 households earn less than $156,161 a year (±$44,627), against $97,230 in Monterey County and $99,122 in California. In 2015-2019 it was $109,884 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 4.8% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Carmel Valley Village | Monterey County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $156,161 ±$44,627 | $97,230 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $226,174 ±$31,759 | $131,486 | – |
| Per capita income | $93,360 ±$14,824 | $40,422 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 4.8% ±2.2 pts | 12.7% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 1.3% ±2.0 pts | 17.7% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 3.9% ±3.8 pts | 9.6% | – |
| Households with a computer | 98.4% ±2.0 pts | 97.3% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 94.9% ±4.6 pts | 93.8% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Carmel Valley Village?
Owners occupy 79.2% of Carmel Valley Village's occupied homes and renters 20.8%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $1,275,500 by its owner (±$132,205). The median renter pays $2,211 a month including utilities, and 44.7% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Carmel Valley Village | Monterey County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $1,275,500 ±$132,205 | $781,000 | no clear change |
| Median gross rent | $2,211 ±$676 | $2,055 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 44.7% ±19.5 pts | 45.0% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $4,000 or more | $2,832 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 79.2% ±6.7 pts | 52.1% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 20.8% ±6.7 pts | 47.9% | – |
| Housing units | 2,318 ±310 | 145,469 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.0% ±2.6 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 14.1% ±17.2 pts | 2.1% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 76.0% ±9.7 pts | 63.0% | – |
| Mobile homes | 4.4% ±6.3 pts | 4.0% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 1.9% ±2.4 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 1.3% ±1.3 pts | 5.5% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 2.6% ±1.8 pts | 7.0% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 1.8% ±1.7 pts | 4.7% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How do people in Carmel Valley Village work and get to work?
58.2% of Carmel Valley Village's workers drive alone and 36.1% work from home. The average trip to work takes 28.7 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 6.3%.
| Measure | Carmel Valley Village | Monterey County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 56.5% ±6.1 pts | 60.1% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 6.3% ±3.7 pts | 5.2% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 58.2% ±9.2 pts | 70.3% | – |
| Carpooled | 4.6% ±3.2 pts | 9.9% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0% ±2.2 pts | 1.1% | – |
| Walked | 1.1% ±1.6 pts | 2.9% | – |
| Worked from home | 36.1% ±9.8 pts | 9.8% | +19.5 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 28.7 min ±4.2 | 25.4 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Carmel Valley Village?
1 census tract lies mostly in Carmel Valley Village, and 1 more reaches into it (2020 census blocks).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 110.01Monterey County | 3,628 | $140,233 |
| Tract 110.02Monterey County | 2,501 | $167,159 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Carmel Valley Village) · Census block assignment files
How does Carmel Valley Village compare with other places in California?
Carmel Valley Village ranks 134th of 1,037 places in California with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population (ACS 2020-2024) | 674th | 1,076 |
| Residents per square mile | 978th | 1,077 |
| Median household income | 134th | 1,037 |
| Per capita income | 99th | 1,073 |
| Median home value | 134th | 1,054 |
| Median gross rent | 318th | 987 |
| Poverty rate | 774th | 836 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 125th | 988 |
| Median age | 93rd | 1,075 |
| Owner-occupied share | 256th | 1,064 |
| Work from home | 61st | 822 |
| Travel time to work | 464th | 1,069 |
Carmel Valley Village's figures with every place in California (CSV)
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Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Carmel Valley Village?
21 of the 57 figures for Carmel Valley Village on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Carmel Valley Village are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' school search.