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Carmel Valley is a master-planned community in the northwestern corner of San Diego. It is a relatively new neighborhood, having been started in 1983. Estimates for 2006 had 42,000 people residing in the neighborhood. The area is made up of commercial offices, residential units, hotels, retail stores and restaurants. It is an upscale neighborhood with a median income of about $120,000. It is also a place with a relatively young population with a median age of about 36.

Education
There are a few districts that serve Carmel Valley. Elementary schools in the northern section of Carmel Valley are operated by Solana Beach School District (K-6). The southern section is operated by Del Mar Union School District (K-6). The Solana Beach School District's elementary schools are Carmel Creek, Solana Highlands and Solana Pacific. The Del Mar Union School District has Ashley Falls, Carmel Del Mar, Sage Canyon, Sycamore Ridge, Ocean Air, and Torrey Hills Elementary Schools. Del Mar Pines is another option, a private non-sectarian elementary school. San Dieguito Union High School District operates the middle and high schools for the neighborhood. The local middle school is Carmel Valley Middle School and the high schools are Torrey Pines and Canyon Crest Academy. Alternatively, residents can attend the private Cathedral Catholic High School. There is also the Catholic K-8 school, Notre Dame Academy and the Jewish K-12 school, San Diego Jewish Academy. Some residents attend schools in bordering communities of Pacific Highlands Ranch, Torrey Hills and Torrey Pines. Higher education is available through the local branch of the University of Phoenix. Also, there are other numerous great private and public schools throughout the San Diego area.

Recreation
Carmel Valley has a public pool as well as a community recreation center, which is available for various sports and events. Other recreational opportunities can be found in the many parks of the neighborhood or the athletic clubs. There is a widespread trail system and plenty of open space for outdoors enthusiasts. There are local options for golfers as well as lovers of the ocean; nearby Torrey Pines and Del Mar both have great beaches that are easily accessible by Carmel Valley residents. Residents can also head southeast for the many recreational opportunities of the rest of San Diego.