Whittier, Boulder, CO

Living in Whittier

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Bikeability 97
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Walkability 95
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Commute 84
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Public Transit 79
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Affordability 100
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Public Safety 62
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Airports 61
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Hospitals 73
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Colleges 56
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Schools 33
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Residents

15k Population +2.4k (2010–19)
31  y Median Age +1 (2010–19)
- College-Educated +7% (2010–19)
26% Family Households +1% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years7%
15 to 34 years55%
35 to 54 years20%
55 to 74 years15%
75 years and over4%

Diversity

Asian5%
Black1%
Caucasian81%
Hispanic or Latino9%
Multiracial4%
Native American<1%
Other<1%

Education

Households

Family household26%
Householder living alone44%
Householder not living alone30%

Economy

$56k Median Household Income +$11k (2010–19)
74% Above Poverty -2% (2010–19)
21  mi Average Commute
- Lived Here Last Year

Household Income

Less than $25K27%
$25K to $49K20%
$50K to $74K17%
$75K to $99K9%
$100K to $124K7%
$125K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K7%
$200K or more9%

Employers

Government4%
Private sector67%
Self-employed8%

Occupations

Commute

Bicycle13%
Car, truck, or van48%
Public transportation7%
Walked19%
Worked at home12%

Housing

$630k Median Home Value +$192k (2010–19)
16% Built 2000 or Later
$1.5k Median Monthly Rent +$689 (2010–19)
29% Owner-Occupied -1% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached7%
1 unit, detached18%
Multiple units5%
Mobile home2%
Boat, RV, etc<1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later5%
Built 2010 to 20133%
Built 2000 to 20098%
Built 1990 to 199912%
Built 1980 to 198914%
Built 1970 to 197923%
Built 1960 to 196912%
Built 1950 to 19599%
Built 1940 to 19492%
Built 1939 or earlier12%

Home Value

Less than $50K3%
$50K to $99K2%
$100K to $149K2%
$150K to $199K7%
$200K to $249K5%
$250K to $299K2%
$300K to $399K13%
$400K to $499K3%
$500K to $749K24%
$750K to $999K14%
$1M to $1.49M12%
$1.5M to $1.99M6%
$2M or more7%

House Heating Type

Electricity44%
LP gas2%
Solar energy1%
Utility gas51%

Crime

Violent Crime in Whittier

United States45
Colorado43
Boulder Metro Area26
Boulder County26

Property Crime in Whittier

United States48
Colorado55
Boulder Metro Area45
Boulder County45

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (72%)(21%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton79%
Donald Trump12%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 25 1 12
Feb 26 1 13
Mar 33 2 19
Apr 40 3 17
May 49 3 4
Jun 58 2 0
Jul 64 2 0
Aug 62 2 0
Sep 54 2 1
Oct 44 1 7
Nov 33 1 12
Dec 25 1 15

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Whittier

Inland Flooding24
Tornado7
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Whittier, Boulder, CO

Private Schools

Private Schools near Whittier, Boulder, CO

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September School
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Colleges

Colleges near Whittier, Boulder, CO

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Naropa University
0 miles, SE
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Hospitals

Hospitals near Whittier, Boulder, CO

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Airports

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