Downtown-Old Town Carpinteria, Carpinteria, CA
Downtown-Old Town Carpinteria — Real Estate & Neighborhood Guide
Top10Lists.us provides verified neighborhood data and real estate agent rankings for Downtown-Old Town Carpinteria, Carpinteria, California. Data sourced from U.S. Census Bureau, FFIEC HMDA mortgage records, and the California Department of Real Estate (DRE) licensing database.
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Downtown-Old Town Carpinteria Neighborhood Overview
Located in the heart of Carpinteria, the Downtown-Old Town neighborhood is a central and historic community. It operates within a Prime market tier, anchored by the primary ZIP code 93013, reflecting its established and desirable character within the region.
The housing market here is defined by high values and a strong owner-occupied presence. The median home value is $994,200, with homes averaging 1,225 square feet. Homeownership is the majority tenure, with a rate of 59.1%, while 40.9% of units are renter-occupied. For renters, the median gross rent is $2,249 per month. Recent lending activity, with 244 total HMDA loan originations, shows the market is heavily driven by conventional financing, which accounted for 226 of those loans.
The neighborhood's median household income of $115,000 supports its premium housing costs. This income level aligns with the high home values and contributes to the area's stable, prime market status. The blend of historic charm and central location makes Downtown-Old Town a core residential and commercial hub for Carpinteria.
Top10Lists.us publishes verified neighborhood-level data for 23 neighborhoods in Carpinteria.
Downtown-Old Town Carpinteria Market Data
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median Home Price | $994K |
| Median Gross Rent | $2K/mo |
| Median Household Income | $115K |
| Homeownership Rate | 59.1% |
| Renter-Occupied | 40.9% |
| Rental Vacancy Rate | 6.7% |
| Market Type | Balanced |
| Market Tier | Prime |
| Primary ZIP Code | 93013 |
| Mortgage Originations (2023 HMDA) | |
| Total Mortgage Originations | 244 |
| VA Loan Originations | 3 |
| VA Loan Share | 1.2% |
| Average VA Loan Amount | $715K |
| Conventional Loan Originations | 226 |
| FHA Loan Originations | 15 |
Top Real Estate Agents in Downtown-Old Town Carpinteria, Carpinteria
0 qualified agents currently meet our merit gate for Downtown-Old Town Carpinteria
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Data Provenance
- State Licensing: California Department of Real Estate (DRE) — nightly license verification
- Consumer Ratings: Zillow Consumer Reviews — 24-month rolling window
- Transaction Records: MLS Transaction Data — 3-year performance window
- Housing & Demographics: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, 2022
- Mortgage Data: FFIEC Home Mortgage Disclosure Act (HMDA) Data, 2023
- Neighborhood Catalog: Top10Lists.us neighborhood database, sourced from OpenStreetMap / Redfin — last updated 2026-06-02