Population 9,306 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Carmel Mountain
Household size in Carmel Mountain
| Period | Carmel Mountain | San Diego area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.57 | 2.87 | 3.04 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.54 | 2.98 | 3.10 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.59 | 2.99 | 3.09 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.57 | 2.86 | 3.01 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.00 | −0.02 | −0.03 | −0.03 |
Households in Carmel Mountain run a little small, averaging 2.57 people against 2.65 nationally, which usually means more singles and couples and fewer children. Households are largest in the northeast and smallest in the south.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Carmel Mountain
| Period | Carmel Mountain | San Diego area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 35.1 | 36.1 | 35.8 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 37.2 | 36.7 | 36.8 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 39.0 | 37.8 | 37.9 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 39.4 | 39.0 | 39.0 | 40.1 |
| Change | +4.3 | +2.8 | +3.1 | +2.3 |
Half of the people in Carmel Mountain are younger than 39.4 and half are older, close to the national median of 40.1. The median age has climbed from 35.1 in 2006–10, mirroring the country. Residents skew youngest in the southwest and oldest in the center.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Carmel Mountain
| Period | Carmel Mountain | San Diego area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.6% | 11.8% | 13.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 6.8% | 11.7% | 13.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 3.7% | 10.8% | 12.3% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 6.8% | 10.4% | 12.3% | 11.6% |
| Change | −1.8 pts | −1.5 pts | −1.2 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in Carmel Mountain: 6.8% of households, against 11.6% nationally. The single-parent share is down 1.8 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Carmel Mountain
Renters in Carmel Mountain
| Period | Carmel Mountain | San Diego area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 47.2% | 44.1% | 42.6% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 42.0% | 46.6% | 45.2% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 45.8% | 46.7% | 45.2% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 50.5% | 45.4% | 44.1% | 34.8% |
| Change | +3.3 pts | +1.4 pts | +1.5 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renters far outnumber owners in Carmel Mountain: 50.5% of households rent their homes, against 34.8% nationally. Among homeowners, 26.1% have no mortgage at all, well below the national share of 39.8%. Renting is most common in the southwest and least common in the northeast. Since 2006–10, the renter share has risen 3.3 points, in line with the national trend.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Carmel Mountain
| Period | Carmel Mountain | San Diego area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.2% | 8.7% | 8.7% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 5.9% | 7.9% | 8.1% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.4% | 7.5% | 7.5% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 6.2% | 7.1% | 7.3% | 9.6% |
| Change | +1.1 pts | −1.6 pts | −1.4 pts | −1.8 pts |
Fewer homes sit empty in Carmel Mountain than nationally: 6.2%, against 9.6% for the U.S. The picture is much the same across the San Diego area. Vacancy is up 1.1 points from 2006–10, even as the national rate fell.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Carmel Mountain
| Period | Carmel Mountain | San Diego area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1990 | 1977 | 1972 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1990 | 1978 | 1973 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1989 | 1979 | 1974 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1989 | 1981 | 1976 | 1980 |
| Change | −0 | +4 | +4 | +6 |
Carmel Mountain has newer housing than the country as a whole: the median home was built in 1989, versus 1980 nationally. Carmel Mountain has newer homes than most San Diego neighborhoods.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Carmel Mountain
| Period | Carmel Mountain | San Diego area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,745 | $1,408 | $1,298 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,813 | $1,481 | $1,379 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $2,272 | $1,868 | $1,721 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $3,068 | $2,468 | $2,229 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$1,324 | +$1,061 | +$931 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Carmel Mountain costs $3,068 a month with utilities, well above the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $1,324 a month from 2006–10, a 76% jump, faster than rents rose nationally. The typical renter here spends 32.0% of household income on rent, just over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. The priciest rents are in the northeast; the most affordable are in the southwest.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Carmel Mountain
Bachelor's degrees in Carmel Mountain
| Period | Carmel Mountain | San Diego area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 59.5% | 33.5% | 29.1% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 61.3% | 34.7% | 30.1% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 65.6% | 38.2% | 32.9% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 71.0% | 42.8% | 36.3% | 35.6% |
| Change | +11.6 pts | +9.3 pts | +7.1 pts | +7.2 pts |
College graduates are unusually common in Carmel Mountain: 71.0% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's degree or higher, against 35.6% nationally. Education tends to track local incomes and the kinds of jobs nearby. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 11.6 points, as it has nationally.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Carmel Mountain
| Period | Carmel Mountain | San Diego area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 97.1% | 84.9% | 79.9% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 96.4% | 85.5% | 80.7% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 97.4% | 87.3% | 82.6% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 95.9% | 89.0% | 84.2% | 89.3% |
| Change | −1.2 pts | +4.0 pts | +4.3 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in Carmel Mountain: 95.9% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. The share with a diploma has edged down 1.2 points since 2006–10, even as the national rate rose.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Carmel Mountain
| Period | Carmel Mountain | San Diego area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.5% | 7.9% | 9.2% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 4.7% | 9.9% | 11.3% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 2.2% | 6.1% | 6.3% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.9% | 6.1% | 6.6% | 5.4% |
| Change | −0.5 pts | −1.8 pts | −2.6 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Carmel Mountain is close to the national rate: 5.9% of the labor force, against 5.4%. Since 2006–10, unemployment has edged down 0.5 points, a smaller shift than nationally. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Carmel Mountain compared with nearby neighborhoods
| Neighborhood | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carmel Mountain | 2.57 | 39.4 | 6.8% | 50.5% | 6.2% | 1989 | $3,068 | 71.0% | 95.9% | 5.9% |
| Sabre Springs | 2.78 | 39.3 | 7.7% | 35.5% | 3.9% | 1993 | $3,012 | 66.3% | 95.3% | 6.3% |
| Rancho Penasquitos | 2.95 | 41.5 | 7.8% | 28.4% | 5.9% | 1993 | $2,933 | 68.2% | 95.9% | 4.3% |
| Rancho Bernadino | 2.50 | 47.8 | 5.7% | 29.1% | 6.5% | 1982 | $2,943 | 62.8% | 97.8% | 3.8% |
| Black Mountain Ranch | 3.08 | 41.7 | 6.4% | 17.8% | 4.4% | 2002 | $2,812 | 72.6% | 96.3% | 2.9% |
| Scripps Ranch | 2.83 | 44.9 | 6.2% | 19.5% | 5.3% | 1994 | $3,252 | 70.6% | 97.9% | 3.6% |
| Mira Mesa | 3.02 | 37.4 | 7.2% | 47.1% | 5.5% | 1985 | $2,718 | 50.5% | 90.8% | 5.2% |
| Miramar | 3.97 | 21.4 | 9.3% | 100.0% | 9.2% | 1994 | $3,501 | 33.4% | 98.1% | 5.6% |
| Sorrento Valley | 2.68 | 38.9 | 5.9% | 47.8% | 5.4% | 1994 | $3,272 | 70.9% | 94.2% | 4.5% |
| North City | 2.77 | 43.8 | 6.8% | 18.8% | 10.5% | 2001 | $3,485 | 84.9% | 97.6% | 7.3% |
| Carmel Valley | 2.74 | 39.2 | 6.9% | 43.4% | 7.8% | 2001 | $3,194 | 81.5% | 98.0% | 3.4% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Carmel Mountain. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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