Why Live in Carthay
Carthay, a small community in Central Los Angeles, is made up of three distinct neighborhoods: Carthay Square, Carthay Circle and South Carthay. Added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2022, Carthay is known for its vintage character, with homes from the 1920s and ’30s. Many have Spanish elements, such as stucco exteriors, terra-cotta roof tiles and arched entries. Other styles include Colonial, French, Mediterranean, Tudor, storybook cottage and bungalow. Carthay's quiet, tree-lined streets offer ample street parking, though most homes have driveways and garages. The neighborhood is bordered by Beverly Hills, Little Ethiopia, Miracle Mile and the Wilshire Boulevard corridor, providing proximity to various businesses. For outdoor time, Carthay Circle Park features manicured green spaces, statues and picnic tables, while nearby La Cienega Park has athletic fields and a playground. Dining options include numerous Ethiopian restaurants on Fairfax Avenue and the chic Stella Coffee. Carthay Environmental Studies Stem Magnet and Fairfax Senior High School, both highly rated, serve the area. Several synagogues and private religious schools are nearby. Carthay is about 10 miles from Downtown Los Angeles and 12 miles from Los Angeles International Airport, with bus routes and a forthcoming metro station enhancing public transportation.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Carthay a good place to live?
Carthay is a good place to live. Carthay is considered fairly walkable and bikeable with good transit options. Carthay is an urban core neighborhood with a crime score of 4, on par with the average neighborhood in the U.S. Carthay has 6 parks for recreational activities. It is fairly dense in population with 13.9 people per acre and a median age of 42. The average household income is $163,154 which is above the national average. College graduates make up 65.6% of residents. A majority of residents in Carthay are renters, with 59.9% of residents renting and 40.1% of residents owning their home. A
local real estate agent serving Carthay can help you decide if this neighborhood is the right one for you. Learn more on our
Carthay neighborhood guide.
Is Carthay, CA a safe neighborhood?
Carthay, CA is a safe neighborhood and is on par with the average neighborhood in the United States. It received a crime score of 4 out of 10.
How much do you need to make to afford a house in Carthay?
The median home price in Carthay is $2,242,075. If you put a 20% down payment of $448,400 and had a 30-year fixed mortgage with an interest rate of 6.15%, your estimated principal and interest payment would be $10,930 a month plus property taxes, HOA fees, home insurance, PMI, and utilities. Using the 28% rule, you would need to make at least $468K a year to afford the median home price in Carthay. Learn how much home you can afford with our
Home Affordability Calculator. The average household income in Carthay is $163K.
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Home Trends in Carthay, CA
On average, homes in Carthay, Los Angeles sell after 69 days on the market compared to the national average of 53 days. The median sale price for homes in Carthay, Los Angeles over the last 12 months is $2,072,500, up 3% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Median Sale Price
$2,072,500
Median Single Family Sale Price
$2,160,000
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$1,800,000
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$831
Number of Homes for Sale
2
Last 12 months Home Sales
32
Median List Price
$2,242,075
Median Change From 1st List Price
5%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
3%