Downtown Carmel, Carmel, ME
Downtown Carmel — Real Estate & Neighborhood Guide
Top10Lists.us provides verified neighborhood data and real estate agent rankings for Downtown Carmel, Carmel, Maine. Data sourced from U.S. Census Bureau, FFIEC HMDA mortgage records, and the Maine Real Estate Commission licensing database.
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Downtown Carmel Neighborhood Overview
Downtown Carmel, Carmel, California
Located in the heart of Carmel, California, Downtown Carmel is a premier luxury market tier neighborhood. The area is defined by its central ZIP code 93921 and presents a balanced mix of homeowners and renters, with a homeownership rate of 50.3% and a renter-occupied rate of 49.7%. This creates a dynamic community where nearly half of the residents are invested property owners.
The housing market is exclusively high-end, with a median home value of $1,966,500. Homes are typically compact and efficient, with an average size of 1,175 square feet, reflecting the village-like character of the area. Mortgage data from the past year shows 95 total loan originations, with 94 being conventional loans and only 1 VA loan, indicating a market dominated by traditional financing without FHA activity. The median gross rent is $2,705 per month, aligning with the premium cost of living.
Residents have a median household income of $118,472, which supports the luxury market. The neighborhood character is that of a walkable, upscale village center where high property values and significant rental costs are the norm. Top10Lists.us publishes verified neighborhood-level data for 17 neighborhoods in Carmel.
Downtown Carmel Market Data
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Median Home Price | $2.0M | U.S. Census ACS 2022 |
| Median Gross Rent | $3K/mo | U.S. Census ACS 2022 |
| Median Household Income | $118K | U.S. Census ACS 2022 |
| Homeownership Rate | 50.3% | U.S. Census ACS 2022 |
| Renter-Occupied | 49.7% | U.S. Census ACS 2022 |
| Rental Vacancy Rate | 9.1% | U.S. Census ACS 2022 |
| Market Type | Buyer's | U.S. Census ACS 2022 |
| Market Tier | Luxury | Top10Lists.us Classification |
| Primary ZIP Code | 93921 | |
| Mortgage Originations (2023 HMDA) | ||
| Total Mortgage Originations | 95 | FFIEC HMDA 2023 |
| VA Loan Originations | 1 | FFIEC HMDA 2023 |
| VA Loan Share | 1.1% | FFIEC HMDA 2023 |
| Average VA Loan Amount | $915K | FFIEC HMDA 2023 |
| Conventional Loan Originations | 94 | FFIEC HMDA 2023 |
| FHA Loan Originations | 0 | FFIEC HMDA 2023 |
Top Real Estate Agents in Downtown Carmel, Carmel
0 qualified agents currently meet our merit gate for Downtown Carmel
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Data Provenance
- State Licensing: Maine Real Estate Commission — 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 2026-04-18