How much are property taxes in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA?
Homeowners in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA pay a median of $6,395 (±$497) a year in real estate taxes (2020–2024 American Community Survey, table B25103).
Homes with a mortgage pay a median of $6,740.
Homes without a mortgage pay a median of $5,957.
In Carmel-by-the-Sea, the median real estate tax went from $6,925 in 2015–2019 to $6,395 in 2020–2024 (−7.7%).
Prices (CPI-U) rose 22.7% over the same years; the change is not measurably different from the rise in prices.
Figures last updated on .
- Median real estate taxes
- $6,395 (±$497)
- With a mortgage
- $6,740
- Without a mortgage
- $5,957
Real estate taxes in Carmel-by-the-Sea against Monterey County, its state and the nation
| Carmel-by-the-Sea | Monterey County | California | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median real estate taxes | $6,395 (±$497) | $4,910 (±$119) | $5,124 (±$17) | $3,119 |
| Homes with a mortgage | $6,740 (±$972) | $5,574 (±$179) | $5,839 (±$17) | $3,489 |
| Homes without a mortgage | $5,957 (±$1,097) | $3,732 (±$170) | $3,825 (±$19) | $2,576 |
| Median home value | $2,000,000 or more | $781,000 (±$13,801) | $734,700 (±$1,307) | $332,700 |
In Carmel-by-the-Sea, the median real estate tax is higher than in Monterey County ($4,910).
It is also higher than in California ($5,124).
It is higher than the national figure ($3,119).
In Monterey County, Carmel-by-the-Sea ranks 4 of 21 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest median real estate taxes.
Statewide, it ranks 276 of 1,056.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
How property taxes in Carmel-by-the-Sea have changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median real estate taxes | $6,925 (±$1,933) | $6,395 (±$497) | −7.7% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median owner cost with a mortgage | $3,500 (±$1,532) | $3,630 (±$222) | +3.7% | No measurable change after inflation |
The Census Bureau publishes 2015–2019 dollars in 2019 dollars and 2020–2024 dollars in 2024 dollars.
Prices (the CPI-U, US Bureau of Labor Statistics) rose 22.7% between 2019 and 2024, so a dollar figure’s verdict compares the two after raising the earlier one by that much, using the Census Bureau’s test for a difference.
The two periods do not overlap, as the Census Bureau recommends for 5-year estimates.
Median real estate taxes in places near Carmel-by-the-Sea
| Place | Distance | Median real estate taxes | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carmel-by-the-Sea | — | $6,395 (±$497) | — |
| Del Monte Forest | 2.5 mi | $10,000 or more | — |
| Monterey | 4.0 mi | $6,071 (±$810) | Not measurably different |
| Pacific Grove | 4.8 mi | $6,942 (±$538) | Not measurably different |
| Del Rey Oaks | 5.7 mi | $5,378 (±$775) | Lower |
| Sand City | 6.3 mi | $6,094 (±$2,636) | Not measurably different |
| Seaside | 7.6 mi | $4,012 (±$526) | Lower |
| Carmel Valley Village | 11 mi | $8,618 (±$1,275) | Higher |
| Marina | 11 mi | $5,568 (±$585) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Del Rey Oaks, CA ($5,378), Seaside, CA ($4,012), Marina, CA ($5,568).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Carmel Valley Village, CA ($8,618).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Median real estate taxes across Monterey County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Median real estate taxes |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Del Monte Forest | $10,000 or more |
| 2 | Carmel Valley Village | $8,618 (±$1,275) |
| 3 | Pacific Grove | $6,942 (±$538) |
| 4 | Carmel-by-the-Sea | $6,395 (±$497) |
| 5 | Sand City | $6,094 (±$2,636) |
| 6 | Monterey | $6,071 (±$810) |
| 7 | Marina | $5,568 (±$585) |
| 8 | Del Rey Oaks | $5,378 (±$775) |
| 9 | Las Lomas | $5,022 (±$3,351) |
| 10 | Prunedale | $4,793 (±$437) |
Showing 10 of 21 places in Monterey County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates), compared with 2015–2019.
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Carmel-by-the-Sea
How much are property taxes in Carmel-by-the-Sea?
The median real estate tax paid by homeowners in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA is $6,395 (±$497) a year (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Have property taxes in Carmel-by-the-Sea gone up?
In Carmel-by-the-Sea, the median real estate tax went from $6,925 in 2015–2019 to $6,395 in 2020–2024 (−7.7%).
Prices (CPI-U) rose 22.7% over the same years; the change is not measurably different from the rise in prices.
Are property taxes in Carmel-by-the-Sea higher than in Monterey County?
In Carmel-by-the-Sea, the median real estate tax is higher than in Monterey County ($4,910).
It is also higher than in California ($5,124).
It is higher than the national figure ($3,119).
Sources
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Carmel-by-the-Sea city, California
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Carmel-by-the-Sea city, California
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Carmel-by-the-Sea city, California
- Median Value (B25077), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Carmel-by-the-Sea city, California
- Median Selected Monthly Owner Costs (B25088), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Carmel-by-the-Sea city, California
- Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U), US city average, all items, US Bureau of Labor Statistics: annual averages 2019 and 2024
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) and detailed tables (acs/acs5) for Carmel-by-the-Sea city, California (place:11250, in state:06).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The 2015–2019 figures are B25103_001E, B25103_001M, B25077_001E, B25077_001M, B25088_002E, B25088_002M from the 2019 release.
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B25103_001E, B25103_001M, B25103_002E, B25103_002M, B25103_003E, B25103_003M, DP04_0089E, DP04_0089M
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