Why Live in Carthay
Carthay, a small community in Central Los Angeles, comprises three distinct neighborhoods: Carthay Square, Carthay Circle, and South Carthay. Recognized as a Historic Preservation Overlay Zone and added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2022, Carthay is known for its vintage character homes from the 1920s and ’30s. Architectural styles include Spanish, Colonial, French, Mediterranean, Tudor revivals, storybook cottages, and cozy bungalows, with many homes featuring stucco exteriors, terra cotta roof tiles, and arched entries. The neighborhood is bordered by Beverly Hills to the west and Miracle Mile to the east, providing proximity to various businesses along the Wilshire corridor. Carthay's quiet, tree-lined streets offer ample street parking, though most homes have driveways and garages. The neighborhood's only park, Carthay Circle Park, features manicured green spaces, statues, and picnic tables, while nearby La Cienega Park & Community Center offers additional recreational facilities. Dining options include numerous Ethiopian restaurants on Fairfax Avenue and the chic Stella Coffee Beverly Hills. Carthay Elementary of Environmental Studies Magnet and Fairfax High School, both highly rated, serve the area. The neighborhood has a significant Jewish population, with several synagogues and private religious schools 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. 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.
How much do you need to make to afford a house in Carthay?
The median home price in Carthay is $546,900. If you put a 20% down payment of $109,400 and had a 30-year fixed mortgage with an interest rate of 6.74%, your estimated principal and interest payment would be $2,830 a month plus property taxes, HOA fees, home insurance, PMI, and utilities. Using the 28% rule, you would need to make at least $121K a year to afford the median home price in Carthay. 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 48 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Carthay, Los Angeles over the last 12 months is $541,000, up 46% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Median Sale Price
$541,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$541,000
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$269,000
Median 1 Bedroom Sale Price
$175,000
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$280
Number of Homes for Sale
5
Last 12 months Home Sales
59
Median List Price
$546,900
Median Change From 1st List Price
2%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
46%