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Carmel-by-the-Sea
City in California, United States
Overview
Carmel-by-the-Sea is a picturesque coastal village on California's Monterey Peninsula, famous for its charming cottages, art galleries, and pristine white-sand beaches. Renowned for its artistic legacy and storybook architecture, the town offers a relaxed yet sophisticated atmosphere.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United States
State
California
Population
3,220
Time Zone
America/Los_Angeles
Coordinates
36.56°, -121.92°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
96
Female Safety
95
LGBTQ+ Safety
92
Traffic Safety
90
Food Safety
98
Monthly Cost
$5,235
Local Cost
$4,110
Local Income
$3,700
Cashless
95
English
100
Temperature
13.5°C
Summer Avg
15.3°C
Winter Avg
11.3°C
Record High
36.9°C
Record Low
1.4°C
Humidity
81%
Precipitation
479 mm
Internet Speed
100 Mbps
Upload
12 Mbps
Latency
16 ms
City Vibrancy
17
Coworking
0
Cafes
6
Nightlife
2
Parks
9
Transport
63
Walk Score
63
Footways
125.0
Airport
MRY
Distance
8 km
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Frequently Asked Questions
Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 124 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-07.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 87/100.
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