Living in Carmichael, CA
Suburb in California
Carmichael is a suburb in California, home to about 78,000 people, with 2.2 million living within 31 mi. Day to day, there is some transit, though many people drive. Life moves at a fast pace, and homes are mostly apartments.
Is Carmichael a good place to live? Pros and cons
👍 Pros
- Strong healthcare: 11 top-rated (4–5★) hospitals within 31 mi
- Low natural disaster risk: 6 federally declared disasters since 2000
- Sunny: more sunshine and clearer skies than most places
- Easy flying: SMF is 15 mi away
👎 Cons
- Few dog parks: 16 within 9 mi
- Fewer family amenities than most places
- Hot summers: highs around 92°F
- Higher taxes: about $3,279 state income tax per resident, 0.66% property tax
Whether it's a good place for you depends on what you value. Take the quiz to see how Carmichael ranks against your own priorities.
Key facts
Living in Carmichael: common questions
What is the cost of living in Carmichael?
A typical 3-bedroom home is worth about $522k, and a 3-bedroom rents for about $3,000 a month including utilities. Overall living costs are above the US average (index 107, where the US is 100).
What are taxes like in Carmichael?
California collects about $3,279 in state income tax per resident, and homeowners here pay about 0.66% of their home's value in property tax each year.
Is Carmichael safe?
Carmichael isn't in the FBI's 2019 city crime table, so Best Life Fit Me counts its safety as average.
What is the weather like in Carmichael?
Carmichael has mild winters: winter days average around 58°F and summer days around 92°F.
Does Carmichael get natural disasters?
Natural disaster risk is low, mainly from flooding and earthquakes: 6 federally declared disasters have hit the county since 2000, and FEMA expects about 0.08 deaths or injuries per 100,000 residents a year.
What is the nearest major airport to Carmichael?
The nearest major airport is SMF, about 15 mi away.
How Carmichael scores
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