Mount Washington, a hilly community located in northeastern Los Angeles, shares borders with the areas of Pasadena, South Pasadena, Eagle Rock, Glassell Park, and Montecito Heights. It has long been home to the Southwest Museum. For the period from January through May 2011, the median price of the 21 homes sold was $540,000, up from $475,000 for the same period in 2010. Sales volume for May was only $590,000, because only 1 home sold in May. However, for the period from January through May 2011, dollar volume of the 21 homes that sold was $10,911,500, down significantly from $15,140,900 during the same period in 2010.