Sacramento metro, CA relocation guide
Moving to Carmichael, CA
About Carmichael
- Census-designated place in Sacramento County, east of Sacramento between Arden-Arcade and Fair Oaks; population 79,793 (2020 Census); largely a 1950s–1970s suburban community; Casa de los Gobernadores — the never-occupied California governor's residence (built 1974–75) — is a local landmark (Wikipedia, read 2026-09-24) - Developed by Daniel W. Carmichael from 1909 as Carmichael Colony No. 1 on former Mexican land grants; La Sierra Community Center (former high school) and the Chautauqua Playhouse anchor community life - September 2026 median listing price: $609,950 (Realtor.com Carmichael market key-metrics table, read 2026-09-24)
Home prices in Carmichael
The median listing price in Carmichael is $609,950.
Top places in Carmichael
- Ancil Hoffman Park — 396 acres on the American River Parkway, Effie Yeaw Nature Center with reconstructed Maidu homes
- Carmichael Park — 38-acre park with ballfields, tennis, disc golf, and a Sunday farmers market
- Jensen Botanical Gardens — camellias and azaleas on Fair Oaks Boulevard
- American River Bike Trail — crosses the southern boundary
Commuting from Carmichael
- Driving: ~10 miles, roughly 15–25 minutes via Fair Oaks Blvd or the Capital City Freeway (SR-51) into downtown Sacramento
- Transit: Sacramento Regional Transit bus lines; no light rail directly through the CDP — nearest Gold Line and Blue Line stations are a short drive away
Carmichael FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Carmichael, CA?
The median listing price in Carmichael is $609,950. Median listing price (September 2026 research snapshot) - How is the commute from Carmichael, CA?
Driving: ~10 miles, roughly 15–25 minutes via Fair Oaks Blvd or the Capital City Freeway (SR-51) into downtown Sacramento
Town links
Schools
Transit
Official town resources. School report cards via the National Center for Education Statistics.