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Studio City home prices and affordability, 2019 to 2025

Studio City home prices rose about 31% from 2019 to 2025, and with higher mortgage rates, buying the median home here now takes $2,613 more a month.

Home prices, 2019 to 2025+31%Our own index · LA County +39%
Median sale, 2025$1,500,000was $1,332,000 in 2019
Monthly mortgage payment$7,664was $5,051 in 2019
Income to keep it under 30%$307,000was $202,000 in 2019

How prices moved

Studio City rose about as much as LA County

On our own index, Studio City home prices rose 31% from 2019 to 2025, against 39% for LA County as a whole, and we rate it high confidence.

The median sale rose about 13% over the same years, from $1,332,000 to $1,500,000. The median moves with which homes happened to sell as well as with prices, so it can differ from our own index.

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Studio City+31%
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What it costs to buy now

$2,613 more a month than in 2019

With 20% down on the median sale, the monthly mortgage payment went from $5,051 in 2019 to $7,664 in 2025. Higher prices added $748, and the higher mortgage rate, 6.60% against 3.94% added $1,865.

The 20% down payment grew from $266,400 to $300,000.

2019
$5,051
2025
$7,664
From higher prices $748From the higher rate $1,865

Compare the neighborhoods next door

  • Studio City

    Prices since 2019
    +31%
    Payment in 2025
    $7,664
    Rise a month
    +$2,613

  • Valley Villagetoo few sales for our own index

    Prices since 2019
    —
    Payment in 2025
    $6,387
    Rise a month
    +$2,978

  • Toluca Laketoo few sales for our own index

    Prices since 2019
    —
    Payment in 2025
    $5,914
    Rise a month
    +$2,938

  • Beverly Cresttoo few sales for our own index

    Prices since 2019
    —
    Payment in 2025
    $14,050
    Rise a month
    +$5,189
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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 Studio City

How much have Studio City home prices changed since 2019?

On our own index, Studio City home prices rose about 31% from 2019 to 2025, against about 39% for LA County as a whole. We rate the figure high confidence. The median sale went from $1,332,000 to $1,500,000.

How much does it cost to buy a home in Studio City?

The median Studio City home sold for $1,500,000 in 2025. With 20% down, $300,000, and a 30-year fixed loan at 6.60%, the monthly mortgage payment comes to $7,664 before taxes and insurance.

What income do you need to buy in Studio City?

About $307,000 a year for the median Studio City home, by a common rule of thumb that keeps the monthly mortgage payment at 30% of gross income. The same rule gave $202,000 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 Studio City changed since 2019?

The monthly mortgage payment on the median Studio City home rose $2,613, from $5,051 in 2019 to $7,664 in 2025. Higher prices added $748, and the higher mortgage rate, 3.94% to 6.60%, added $1,865.

How does Studio City compare with LA County?

The monthly mortgage payment on the median Studio City home was $7,664 in 2025, higher than the $4,410 on the median LA County home. Since 2019 it rose $2,613, 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.