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Carnelian Bay, California houses and real estate market data.
Houses in Carnelian Bay, CA (Placer County) — Census median home value $814,900, county listing prices up about 0.9% over the past year. Market data for Carnelian Bay houses and the broader area.
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Carnelian Bay, CA is in Placer County, California — this guide covers houses in Carnelian Bay and the whole local market: resale homes, condos, land, and new construction. The most recent Census estimate puts the population at 432, with a median household income of $196,250. Census data puts the median value of houses in Carnelian Bay at $814,900.
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Market overview
Carnelian Bay housing market
Carnelian Bay is in Placer County, California. Manifest Census and county price-trend data provide baseline context for houses in Carnelian Bay and the surrounding county market.
Median home value (Census ACS)
$814,900
Population (Census ACS)
432
Median household income
$196,250
County price trend (2025)
0.91% YoY
Population, income, and median home value from the project batch manifest (Census ACS 2023 5-year). County price trend from FHFA county HPI when present in the manifest row.
At a glance
Carnelian Bay market snapshot
Population
432
County
Placer County
Median Household Income
$196,250
Median Home Value (city)
$814,900
Median Gross Rent
$3,193/mo
Price Trend (YoY)
+0.9%
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Home Value, By Source
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Carnelian Bay's median home value — across all owner-occupied homes, not just recent sales — at $814,900.
County Price Trend
Placer County's FHFA house price index shows a 0.91% annual change in 2025.
Population & Income
Carnelian Bay has an estimated population of 432 and a median household income of $196,250, per the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate).
Affordability Snapshot
Carnelian Bay's Census-reported median home value works out to about 4.2x the area's median household income, and median gross rent runs roughly 20% of that same income on an annualized basis. Housing economists commonly flag a price-to-income ratio above 4x as historically elevated -- useful context, not a personal affordability verdict.
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Nearby communities include Tahoe Vista, Cedar Flat, Kings Beach, Dollar Point, Sunnyside-Tahoe City, Alta, Dutch Flat, Foresthill, Colfax, Meadow Vista, North Auburn, Auburn, Newcastle, Penryn, Loomis, Granite Bay.
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Adjacent-county Census places with USAHouses.com pages: Truckee (~10.1 mi), Floriston (~11.4 mi), Tahoma (~12.7 mi), Soda Springs (~17.2 mi), Kingvale (~20.2 mi), Verdi (~20.4 mi), South Lake Tahoe (~21.8 mi), Meyers (~27.8 mi), Sierraville (~28.4 mi), Sierra Brooks (~29.1 mi), Loyalton (~31.8 mi), Sattley (~33.3 mi), Calpine (~35.3 mi), Sierra City (~37.5 mi), Graniteville (~38.0 mi), Washington (~39.0 mi).
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Census & home facts
Carnelian Bay data from published sources
Population (ACS 2023)
432
Median home value (ACS 2023)
$814,900
Median household income (ACS 2023)
$196,250
Median gross rent (ACS 2023)
$3,193
County FHFA annual change (2025)
0.91%
Census place type
CDP
County
Placer County
Land area (Census Gazetteer 2024)
1.30 sq mi
Census GEOID
0611418
Census ACS, FHFA, and FRED figures are labeled with the year present in existing CSVs. Subject to change / confirm locally.
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Local life
Life in Carnelian Bay
Schools
Rocklin Unified — 18 schools, 11,407 students enrolled, per the U.S. Department of Education's Common Core of Data. Placer addresses may be served by Rocklin Unified, but attendance zones vary by street — confirm assigned schools with the district before making a move.
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Common questions
Carnelian Bay FAQ
What are houses worth in Carnelian Bay, CA?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey puts the median value of houses in Carnelian Bay at $814,900.
How much do houses cost in Carnelian Bay, CA?
For owner-occupied houses in Carnelian Bay, Census ACS data shows a median value of $814,900. Active listing prices in Placer County may differ — see the market snapshot above.
What types of houses are in Carnelian Bay, CA?
Carnelian Bay houses include resale single-family homes, condos, mobile homes, and small multi-unit buildings, plus new construction in surrounding Placer County communities where builders are active. The housing-stock section below uses Census ACS structure counts when available for this city.
What is the population of Carnelian Bay, CA?
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Carnelian Bay's population at approximately 432.
What's the median rent in Carnelian Bay, CA?
The Census ACS estimates median gross rent in Carnelian Bay at approximately $3,193 per month.
What is the median household income in Carnelian Bay, CA?
Census ACS data puts the median household income in Carnelian Bay at approximately $196,250.
Is the Carnelian Bay housing market growing?
Placer County's FHFA house price index shows a 0.91% annual change in 2025.
Is Carnelian Bay, CA affordable relative to income?
Census ACS data puts Carnelian Bay's median home value at about 4.2 times the median household income, with median gross rent equal to roughly 20% of that income annually. This is a general benchmark, not a personal pre-qualification -- your own income, debt, and down payment determine what you can actually afford.
What school district serves Carnelian Bay, CA?
Manifest and public school-directory data suggest Rocklin Unified for many Carnelian Bay addresses, but attendance zones vary by street — verify your assigned schools with the district before making a move.
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