Carmel Woods vs University Village

Salinas, CA Neighborhood Comparison

Carmel Woods' median sale price is $1.7M, about $550k (47%) more than University Village's $1.2M (Redfin, Jul–Sep 2026).

Neighborhood A
Carmel Woods
$1.7M median
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Neighborhood B
University Village
$1.2M median
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Carmel Woods
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University Village
$1.7M
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Median Price
$1.2M
Carmel Woods
Median Price
100%
University Village
Median Price
68%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Carmel Woods or University Village more expensive?

Carmel Woods has a median home price of $1.7M and University Village is $1.2M. University Village is the more affordable option.

Which has better schools — Carmel Woods or University Village?

Carmel Woods has no school rating on file and University Village 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 Woods has no Walk Score on file. University Village has no Walk Score on file. Walk Score isn't available for one of these neighborhoods.