John Pabst
John Pabst
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Living in Carmel Valley, CA

Fast Facts About Carmel Valley, CA

What to know about living in Carmel Valley.

Population (2020): 6,189

Distance from:

  • Seaside, CA: 24 min
  • Monterey, CA: 27 min
  • Pacific Grove, CA: 29 min

Nearest Airport:

Median Income (2020):

  • Individual: $63,316
  • Household: $157,333

County: San Diego County

Type of location: suburban planned community

Why is Carmel Valley, CA a Nice Place to Live?

Living in Carmel Valley, CA allows you to enjoy a suburban lifestyle while minutes away from big cities like Monterey. With lots of coffee shops and parks and a high walkability score, Carmel Valley, CA is perfect for a stroll. As a planned community, there are plenty of dining, shopping and entertainment options right around the corner wherever you go. It was ranked #4 in the Best Neighborhoods to Raise a Family by Niche.com

Most homes were built starting in 2000, so you can enjoy newer and new construction homes with 77% being family-owned. 

Carmel Valley is a business town, with 96% of residents working a white collar job. 

What is Carmel Valley, CA Known For?

Situated in the heart of San Diego, America’s Finest City, living in Carmel Valley, CA puts you in the center of a rapidly growing community.

With its close proximity to Torrey Pines State Natural Reserve and Los Penasquitos Canyon Preserve, nature-lovers can get their fill of the natural beauty in and surrounding the area. Carmel Valley, CA is also known for its parks: Ashley Falls Park, Carmel Creek Park, Carmel Del Mar Park and Carmel Valley State Park are all within its limits. 

Living in Carmel Valley, CA puts you at the epicenter of industry. US Bank, Blue Shield of California, Hyatt, Tiffany & Co., Chevron, In-Shape Health Clubs and Anthropologie are just some examples of the large employers doing business there. 

What Are the Best Restaurants?

Some of the restaurants in Carmel Valley, CA with the highest Google ratings include:

  • Lucia Restaurant & Bar, where the hotel’s revered eatery features upscale Californian cuisine & wine in a refined, country-chic space
  • Cafe Rustica, an open kitchen, stone pizza oven & patio create a warm vibe at this California cuisine specialist
  • Corkscrew Cafe, a cafe with Mission-style decor & garden patios, serving simple, elegant fare with herbs grown outside
  • Thai Village, for authentic Thai cuisine
  • Roux, a charming bistro with a patio known for French & Mediterranean tapas, local ingredients & wine
  • Running Iron, for steaks, ribs, seafood & Mexican eats in a casual setting with country-western decor & a big patio
  • Mika Sushi for authentic sushi cuisine
  • Kathy’s Little Kitchen, an authentic Mexican restaurant
  • Trailside Cafe & Beer Garden, for craft beer, wine & a menu of New American fare with a California influence
  •  Plaza Linda Restaurant, for authentic Mexican food

To learn more about purchasing a home in Carmel Valley, CA, check out the median home price and inventory or call me at (760) 463-0099 to get immediate help.

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