The Town FilesCarmichael, California
Community in Sacramento County · population 79,793 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $579,500
- Household income
- $85,914
- Jan low / Jul high
- 41° / 94°
- Snow a year
- 0 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 14
- Median age
- 40.1
Carmichael is a community of 79,793 people in Sacramento County, California. The median home is worth $579,500, close to the typical California town ($596,900). It ranks hipper than 81% of California towns, more vibrant than 80% of California towns, better for young professionals than 79% of California towns.
How Carmichael ranks
Percentile among California towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of California towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Carmichael is worth $579,500, close to the typical California town ($596,900). Homes cost about 6.7 times the median household income of $85,914, which is more affordable than 45% of California towns. Median rent is $1,702 a month. 52.2% of households own their home.
| Housing | Carmichael | Typical California town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $579,500 | $596,900 |
| Median rent | $1,702 | $1,827 |
| Median household income | $85,914 | $91,557 |
| Home value ÷ income | 6.7× | 6.4× |
| Homeownership | 52.2% | 67.4% |
| Median year built | 1972 | 1977 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.1% | — |
Who lives in Carmichael
| People | Carmichael | Typical California town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 40.1 | 40.2 |
| Age 65 and over | 20.7% | 17.7% |
| Under 18 | 20.5% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 36.7% | 27.7% |
| Below the poverty line | 12.6% | 10.3% |
| Veterans | 6.5% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 16.2% | — |
| Work from home | 20.7% | 13.4% |
| Average commute | 27.1 min | 27.5 min |
| Homes with broadband | 94.2% | 93.3% |
Weather in Carmichael
July highs average 94.4°F and January lows 41.1°F. About 19.2 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.0 inches of snow (typical California town: 0.0 in). Expect about 90 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 4 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
14 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Carmichael since 1950, compared with 2 for the typical California town. 1 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F2, struck on February 7, 1978 about 8.2 miles from the town center. The most recent was on January 11, 2017.
Severe weather in Sacramento County since 1996
Sacramento County has been included in 23 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, drought, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| April 3, 2023 | Severe Storm | DR-4699: Severe Winter Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides |
| March 10, 2023 | Flood | EM-3592: Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides |
| January 14, 2023 | Flood | DR-4683: Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides |
| January 9, 2023 | Flood | EM-3591: Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, And Mudslides |
| March 22, 2020 | Biological | DR-4482: Covid-19 Pandemic |
Jobs and pay in Sacramento County
Sacramento County had 726,937 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $80,125 a year. Unemployment was 4.4% in 2023; in Carmichael itself the ACS puts it at 7.3%.
Public schools in Carmichael
17 public schools with 15,550 students, about 25.2 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Visions In Education (charter) | K-12 | 7,009 | 26.3 |
| California Montessori Project-San Juan Campuses (charter) | K-8 | 1,477 | 24.6 |
| Winston Churchill Middle | 6-8 | 995 | 23.1 |
| Starr King K-8 | K-8 | 854 | 23.1 |
| Options for Youth-San Juan (charter) | 7-12 | 790 | 28.2 |
| John Barrett Middle | 6-8 | 743 | 24.0 |
| Mary Deterding Elementary | K-6 | 616 | 26.8 |
| Del Dayo Elementary | K-6 | 520 | 26.0 |
| Mission Avenue Open Elementary | K-6 | 430 | 26.9 |
| Cameron Ranch Elementary | K-5 | 397 | 23.4 |
| Carmichael Elementary | K-5 | 383 | 22.5 |
| Thomas Kelly Elementary | K-5 | 332 | 25.5 |
Towns near Carmichael
- North Highlands, CA3.8 mi · 49,327 people · home $367,600
- Arden-Arcade, CA3.8 mi · 94,659 people · home $560,200
- Foothill Farms, CA4.0 mi · 35,834 people · home $414,000
- Gold River, CA4.1 mi · 7,844 people · home $724,400
- Fair Oaks, CA4.2 mi · 32,514 people · home $683,000
- La Riviera, CA4.6 mi · 11,252 people · home $459,200
- Citrus Heights, CA4.9 mi · 87,583 people · home $454,600
- Rosemont, CA6.0 mi · 23,510 people · home $460,700
Carmichael questions
Is Carmichael, California a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Carmichael scores better for retirees than 54% of California towns and quieter than 24%. 20.7% of residents are 65 or older (median age 40.1).
How much does a house cost in Carmichael?
The median owner-occupied home in Carmichael is valued at $579,500 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $85,914, so homes cost about 6.7 times income. Median rent is $1,702 a month.
What is the weather like in Carmichael?
July highs average 94.4°F and January lows 41.1°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 19.2 inches of precipitation a year and 0.0 inches of snow.
Does Carmichael get tornadoes?
14 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Carmichael since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F2 on February 7, 1978. The typical California town has had 2.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)