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What BestPlaces Users Say about Carmichael
BestPlaces.net is an online platform that provides information and user reviews about various cities and neighborhoods in the United States. California's Carmichael is a suburban community located in Sacramento County. The city has a population of approximately 61,762 people and is known for its tree-lined streets and affordable housing. It also has a variety of parks, restaurants, and shopping options. Despite its positive aspects, Carmichael also has its drawbacks, as described by users on BestPlaces.net. Let's take a closer look at some of the comments from different individuals who have shared their experiences living in this particular place.
Review #1 by Sarah M:
"Carmichael is a quiet and peaceful town, with a friendly community. The cost of living is reasonable, and the schools are great for families with children. However, the job market is limited, and the commute to Sacramento can be long and frustrating."
Review #2 by Justin R:
"I've lived in Carmichael for 10 years now, and I've seen the city change for the worse. The crime rate has increased, and there is a noticeable drug problem in some areas. It's not as safe as it used to be."
Review #3 by Karen L:
"I love living in Carmichael! It's a beautiful and clean town with easy access to nature. The local farmers' market is a gem, and there are plenty of restaurants and shops nearby. The only downside is the traffic during rush hour."
Review #4 by David S:
"I moved to Carmichael from the Bay Area, and I have no regrets. The cost of living is significantly lower, and the weather is much more tolerable. The only thing I don't like is the lack of diversity in the community."
based on 10 ReviewsGet to know Carmichael with the latest comments and reviews from people who live in or have visited Carmichael
Carmichael — worth every cent - 6/20/2022
We lived in Sacramento since 1978, and in Carmichael since 2019. We’re very happy here. Carmichael is one of the nicer suburbs of Sacramento. The part of Carmichael that we live in is called Maple Grove, and it’s one of the nicest areas. We once went out of town for 4 days, forgot to lock the doors, forgot to shut the windows, and nobody broke into our house. We once left the keys in the front door (outside) overnight, which included car and house keys, and the next day it was discovered only when a nice neighbor rang the doorbell to notify us. The car was still there, and no one broke in. When we lived in “town” (Sacramento), if we left anything in the front yard unattended for 5 minutes, it would be taken; if we left the garage door open unsupervised for 5 minutes, someone would steal something; twice a car was stolen from right in front of our house. This doesn’t happen in our Carmichael neighborhood. We realize some other Carmichael neighborhoods might not be as nice or as safe as
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Wanting to move to carmicheal or Folsom - 2/12/2014
Hello I am moving to california. I would like to stay in the northern area. I am moving from minnesota. I cant stand the weather here. I am looking for be able to raise my son he is 4 so he will be starting kindergarden when we move there. We love doing things outdoors, but with the weather so bi-polar here we have to be stuck inside from the -20 degrees its been this year. Give me some out look. I want to know whats wrong with the cities, there is always something with a city so be honest please! email me at
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Area to Avoid in Carmichael? - 7/6/2013
Hi Barabara I read your take on Carmichael and am glad to see it is a nice town, I'm wondering what areas I should avoid living in? I may be moving there soon and I don't know the area well enough to determine what part to avoid. Can you help with this? Or can anyone answer this question?
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Climate and area ambience - 8/12/2012
Carmichael, a suburb of Sacramento, has the typical mild winters with moderate rainfall. temperatures seldom reaching below 30F nor above 90 most of the year. in August-September, however, it can regularly top 100. Air quality has become more of an issue in the last few years, as has the increase in criminal activity and the large numbers of homeless persons trying to survive on the local streets and along the American and Sacramento
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NEw - 4/27/2012
New. Moving to Carmichael from Bay Area
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Crime in Carmichael - 2/28/2011
I am on the Carmichael neighborhood watch committee and would like you to know that Carmichael is a beautiful and very safe town to live in. We have pockets of "bad" areas like all cities, however overall the quality of life is amazing.
We also have a police crime team assigned to our town as well as the surrounding areas, that work diligently with extra patrols and unmarked cars as well as CHP targeting crime.
Overall, a wonderful place to
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Carmichael, CA has lots of outdoor activities - 3/5/2009
Carmichael, CA has a lot to offer for people who enjoy doing things outdoors. And the climate is mild enough three seasons per year to spend as much time as you want outdoors. The only drawback being some rain in the
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City Living in an Urban Environment - 2/12/2008
Carmichael is a fabulous place to live. It is close to the river, Ancil Hoffman Park, Riding Trails, Bike Trails, Downtown, CSUS, and all the other ammenities you could possibly want. While it is close to HWY 50, it is far enough away to afford you one of the quietest places to live in Sacramento. It has new mansions and small cottages on large pieces of land. It is a very eclectic area. The weather in Carmichael is the best. The comfortable nights are to be spent out doors entertaining or walking a your dog. Because this is an established area, you find that Sacramento's claim to fame, The Tree City, is alive and well here, affording you comfort in the hot summer
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Outdoor life and activities - 2/4/2008
The American River Trail is a great place for jogging, biking, walking, picnicing and simply enjoying beautiful weather and wildlife.
On any given day you can see wild turkeys, deer, and many other types of river life including rattlesnakes and bobcats in the summer so be cautious. Rafting down the with friends in the summer is also great fun. Outdoor life in Sacramento area is definitely a
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I have lived in Carmichael for 5 years - 7/28/2006
and it is ridiculous to see half a million dollar homes a mere 10 blocks away from $900/month apartment rentals. The cap on property taxes prevents the collection of sufficient tax revenue to maintain the roads and schools. Yes, we have $500,000 homes just miles away from overcrowded schools with leaky roofs (not enough tax money to fix a leak?) On the otherhand, our babyboomer homeowners are quite pleased at only having to pay tax on the original ($150,000) purchase price of there home (while receiving practically free healthcare); what do they care about the schools, their kids have long been gone. So, around here, babyboomers are making out like bandits (free healthcare, obscenely low taxes) while the rest of us are marginalized because we don't have $300,000 equity in our homes to send the kids to private schools. The fiscal future of this State is doomed which is why, now that I have found a job out of state that will allow me to purchse more than a shack for $300k, I am
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