Carmel Valley
- Neighborhood in San Diego, CA
Neighborhood
Carmel Valley
- grade A+Overall Grade
- Rating 4.11 out of 5 65 reviews
Report Card
- Public Schoolsgrade A+
- Crime & Safetygrade B
- Housinggrade C+
- Nightlifegrade B
- Good for Familiesgrade A+
- Diversitygrade B
- Jobsgrade B minus
- Weathergrade A+
- Cost of Livinggrade D
- Health & Fitnessgrade A+
- Outdoor Activitiesgrade A
- Commutegrade B+
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Real Estate
Median Home Value
$1,078,187
National
$244,900Median Rent
$3,326
National
$1,163Area Feel
Dense Suburban
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Carmel Valley Rankings
Niche ranks thousands of neighborhoods based on key statistics from the U.S. Census and expert insights.
Crime & Safety
Crime & Safety
grade B
Based on violent and property crime rates.
Violent Crimes
- Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
- Assault5.9national 282.7
- Murder0national 6.1
- RapeNo data availablenational 40.7
- Robbery31.6national 135.5
Property Crimes
- Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
- Burglary294.5national 500.1
- Theft324.1national 2,042.8
- Motor Vehicle Theft2national 284
Residents
Diversity
grade B
Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
Median Household Income
$181,826
National
$69,021Families with Children
46%
Top Public Schools Serving Carmel Valley
Top Private Schools Near Carmel Valley
- grade A+
The Bishop's School
- Rating 4.57 out of 5 102 reviews
- grade A+
Francis Parker School
- Rating 4.43 out of 5 92 reviews
- grade A+
La Jolla Country Day School
- Rating 4.29 out of 5 160 reviews
- grade A+
The Cambridge School
- Rating 4.9 out of 5 49 reviews
- grade A+
The Grauer School
- Rating 4.82 out of 5 55 reviews
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Carmel Valley Reviews
Rating 4.11 out of 5 65 reviews
I've been living in San Diego for over 10 years now, and I absolutely love Carmel Valley! It's a very clean, safe suburb, perfect for families, and very dog friendly! And the best part? The beaches and Torrey Pines are just a quick 5 to 15 minute drive away, depending on where you're at in Carmel Valley. The recent expansion of Del Mar Highland Town Center and the opening of One Paseo a couple of years ago have only made us love this place even more!
Another amazing thing about Carmel Valley is its west, centralized location. You're not too far from North County or downtown SD, plus the freeways are very accessible for anyone who commutes.
Now the cons about living here... Housing can be very expensive due to top-rated schools/location and we're missing the large discount retailers like Target, Walmart, Costco, etc. which is a bummer!
Another amazing thing about Carmel Valley is its west, centralized location. You're not too far from North County or downtown SD, plus the freeways are very accessible for anyone who commutes.
Now the cons about living here... Housing can be very expensive due to top-rated schools/location and we're missing the large discount retailers like Target, Walmart, Costco, etc. which is a bummer!
Carmel Valley is honestly like a perfect little bubble in San Diego. The weather is perfect, schools nearby are top-notch, the area is safe, clean--nothing to complain about!
Carmel Valley has been my home the past 17 years of my life, and I love everything about it. It is close in proximity to the beach, my favorite shopping malls, restaurants, and just a drive away from mountains. The school I attend is five minutes away from my house and is a California Distinguished Blue Ribbon School, with one of the top academics in this area. There is diversity, friendliness, and multiple friends live close by. In my particular area, I am in the center of all the major places like 4s, Del Mar, Mira Mesa, Carmel Mountain, etc. I would not want to live anywhere else.