Carmel vs Old Town

Salinas, CA Neighborhood Comparison

Carmel's median sale price is $2.2M, about 1.8 times Old Town's $1.2M (Redfin, Jul–Sep 2026).

Neighborhood A
Carmel
$2.2M median
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Neighborhood B
Old Town
$1.2M median
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Carmel
Metric
Old Town
$2.2M
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Median Price
$1.2M
10/10
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School Rating
not compared: missing on one side
N/A
Carmel
Median Price
100%
Old Town
Median Price
56%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Carmel or Old Town more expensive?

Carmel has a median home price of $2.2M and Old Town is $1.2M. Old Town is the more affordable option.

Which has better schools — Carmel or Old Town?

Carmel has a school rating of 10/10 and Old Town has no school rating on file (school ratings from Niche/GreatSchools, 1 to 10, by school rather than by street).

Which is more walkable?

Carmel has no Walk Score on file. Old Town has no Walk Score on file. Walk Score isn't available for one of these neighborhoods.