Housing in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
Home values, rent, ownership rates, and housing market data
Housing Market Snapshot
Source: Zillow — January 2026Zillow Home Value Index
$2,280,971
Zillow Rent Index
$3,625
Carmel-by-the-Sea vs Similar Cities
Source: Census ACS / Redfin (2023)Compared to cities with under 10,000 residents. Carmel-by-the-Sea is highlighted.
Median Home Value
100th%ilemost expensive$2,000,001show rank
Median Rent
98th%ilemost expensive rent$2,933show rank
Rent Burden
95th%ilehighest rent burden30.4%show rank
Census Housing Data
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)Median Home Value
$2,000,001
Median Rent
$2,933
Total Housing Units
3,250
Vacancy Rate
48.1%
Owner Occupied
57.9%
Renter Occupied
42.1%
Median Property Tax
$6,735
per year
Monthly Cost (w/ Mortgage)
$1,759
Housing Types
Single Family89.0%
Multi-Family10.1%
Mobile Home0.9%
The median home value in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA is $2,000,001. According to Zillow, the home value index for Carmel-by-the-Sea is $2,280,971. Zillow's observed rent index is $3,625/month. About 57.9% of housing units are owner-occupied. The median year homes were built is 1946. There are 3,250 total housing units.