Whittier, Denver, CO

Living in Whittier

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Bikeability 89
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Walkability 68
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Commute 58
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Public Transit 67
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Affordability 77
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Public Safety 19
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Airports 70
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Hospitals 83
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Colleges 53
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Schools 4
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Residents

18k Population +2.8k (2010–19)
34  y Median Age +1 (2010–19)
- College-Educated +12% (2010–19)
50% Family Households -1% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years17%
15 to 34 years34%
35 to 54 years33%
55 to 74 years13%
75 years and over3%

Diversity

Asian1%
Black22%
Caucasian54%
Hispanic or Latino19%
Multiracial4%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%

Education

Households

Family household50%
Householder living alone31%
Householder not living alone19%

Economy

$80k Median Household Income +$37k (2010–19)
84% Above Poverty +5% (2010–19)
26  mi Average Commute
- Lived Here Last Year +1% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K19%
$25K to $49K17%
$50K to $74K14%
$75K to $99K11%
$100K to $124K9%
$125K to $149K7%
$150K to $199K12%
$200K or more11%

Employers

Government7%
Private sector68%
Self-employed7%

Occupations

Commute

Bicycle7%
Car, truck, or van67%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation7%
Taxicab1%
Walked4%
Worked at home14%

Housing

$463k Median Home Value +$212k (2010–19)
7% Built 2000 or Later
$799 Median Monthly Rent +$215 (2010–19)
51% Owner-Occupied +4% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached10%
1 unit, detached54%
Multiple units7%
Mobile home<1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 20094%
Built 1990 to 19993%
Built 1980 to 19893%
Built 1970 to 19794%
Built 1960 to 19697%
Built 1950 to 195913%
Built 1940 to 19495%
Built 1939 or earlier57%

Home Value

Less than $50K1%
$50K to $99K1%
$100K to $149K1%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K to $249K4%
$250K to $299K7%
$300K to $399K18%
$400K to $499K26%
$500K to $749K30%
$750K to $999K7%
$1M to $1.49M2%
$2M or more1%

House Heating Type

Electricity20%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas2%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas76%
Wood<1%

Crime

Violent Crime in Whittier

United States45
Colorado43
Denver Metro Area48
Denver County74

Property Crime in Whittier

United States48
Colorado55
Denver Metro Area61
Denver County79

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (73%)(21%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton76%
Donald Trump14%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 32 1 9
Feb 33 1 8
Mar 40 2 13
Apr 47 2 11
May 56 2 2
Jun 66 2 0
Jul 72 2 0
Aug 70 2 0
Sep 62 1 1
Oct 50 1 5
Nov 39 1 10
Dec 31 1 10

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Whittier

Inland Flooding25
Tornado13
Blizzard3
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Whittier, Denver, CO

Private Schools

Private Schools near Whittier, Denver, CO

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St Elizabeth School
0 miles, SE
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Annunciation
1 miles, N
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Inner-City School
1 miles, NE
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Hope Center
1 miles, NE

Colleges

Colleges near Whittier, Denver, CO

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Regis University
4 miles, NW

Hospitals

Hospitals near Whittier, Denver, CO

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Airports

Airports near Whittier, Denver, CO

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