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Hollywood home prices and affordability, 2019 to 2025

Hollywood home prices rose about 3% from 2019 to 2025, and with higher mortgage rates, buying the median home here now takes $2,090 more a month.

Home prices, 2019 to 2025+3%Our own index · LA County +39%
Median sale, 2025$1,289,000was $1,185,650 in 2019
Monthly mortgage payment$6,586was $4,496 in 2019
Income to keep it under 30%$263,000was $180,000 in 2019

How prices moved

Hollywood rose more slowly than LA County

On our own index, Hollywood home prices rose 3% from 2019 to 2025, against 39% for LA County as a whole, and we rate it high confidence.

The median sale rose by about the same, from $1,185,650 to $1,289,000. Our own index and the median sale measure different things, so in other neighborhoods they can tell different stories.

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What it costs to buy now

$2,090 more a month than in 2019

With 20% down on the median sale, the monthly mortgage payment went from $4,496 in 2019 to $6,586 in 2025. Higher prices added $460, and the higher mortgage rate, 6.60% against 3.94% added $1,630.

The 20% down payment grew from $237,130 to $257,800.

2019
$4,496
2025
$6,586
From higher prices $460From the higher rate $1,630

Compare the neighborhoods next door

  • Hollywood

    Prices since 2019
    +3%
    Payment in 2025
    $6,586
    Rise a month
    +$2,090

  • West Hollywood

    Prices since 2019
    +6%
    Payment in 2025
    $4,930
    Rise a month
    +$1,840

  • Hollywood Hills

    Prices since 2019
    +23%
    Payment in 2025
    $9,176
    Rise a month
    +$4,048

  • Melrose

    Prices since 2019
    +10%
    Payment in 2025
    $8,379
    Rise a month
    +$3,270
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A model-generated estimate and analytical context, not investment advice. The estimated value comes from an automated valuation model (AVM). An AVM is an estimated sale price for a property. It is not the same as the opinion of value in an appraisal developed by a licensed appraiser under the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice.

Questions about Hollywood

How much have Hollywood home prices changed since 2019?

On our own index, Hollywood home prices rose about 3% from 2019 to 2025, against about 39% for LA County as a whole. We rate the figure high confidence. The median sale went from $1,185,650 to $1,289,000.

How much does it cost to buy a home in Hollywood?

The median Hollywood home sold for $1,289,000 in 2025. With 20% down, $257,800, and a 30-year fixed loan at 6.60%, the monthly mortgage payment comes to $6,586 before taxes and insurance.

What income do you need to buy in Hollywood?

About $263,000 a year for the median Hollywood home, by a common rule of thumb that keeps the monthly mortgage payment at 30% of gross income. The same rule gave $180,000 in 2019. Lenders apply their own tests, and taxes and insurance come on top of the payment.

How much has the monthly mortgage payment in Hollywood changed since 2019?

The monthly mortgage payment on the median Hollywood home rose $2,090, from $4,496 in 2019 to $6,586 in 2025. Higher prices added $460, and the higher mortgage rate, 3.94% to 6.60%, added $1,630.

How does Hollywood compare with LA County?

The monthly mortgage payment on the median Hollywood home was $6,586 in 2025, higher than the $4,410 on the median LA County home. Since 2019 it rose $2,090, and LA County’s rose $2,135.

What does the full cost to own a home add?

Property tax, insurance, HOA dues and upkeep come on top of the monthly mortgage payment shown here. A free account’s Cost to Own adds them up for a specific home, and three homes a month are free.

Home prices: our own index from Los Angeles County Assessor sales, 2019 to 2025. Monthly mortgage payment is principal and interest on the median sale with 20% down and a 30-year fixed loan, at each year’s average Freddie Mac rate (3.94% in 2019, 6.60% in 2025); taxes and insurance are not included. Sales: Los Angeles County Assessor.