Whittier, CA

Living in Whittier

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Bikeability 20
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Walkability 24
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Commute 17
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Public Transit 28
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Affordability 23
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Public Safety 40
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Airports 79
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Hospitals 38
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Colleges 69
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Schools 46
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Residents

86k Population +1.1k (2010–19)
37  y Median Age +3 (2010–19)
26% College-Educated +3% (2010–19)
72% Family Households -1% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years19%
15 to 34 years29%
35 to 54 years26%
55 to 74 years20%
75 years and over6%

Diversity

Asian5%
Black1%
Caucasian24%
Hispanic or Latino67%
Multiracial1%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other1%

Education

Less than high school13%
High school graduate27%
Some College34%
Bachelor's degree16%
Graduate degree10%

Households

Family household72%
Householder living alone22%
Householder not living alone6%

Economy

$77k Median Household Income +$12k (2010–19)
91% Above Poverty
37  mi Average Commute
91% Lived Here Last Year +4% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K15%
$25K to $49K18%
$50K to $74K15%
$75K to $99K13%
$100K to $124K12%
$125K to $149K8%
$150K to $199K10%
$200K or more8%

Employers

Government11%
Private sector70%
Self-employed5%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance7%
Factory and transportation15%
Mgt, science, and arts35%
Military<1%
Sales and office27%
Service16%

Commute

Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van92%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation2%
Taxicab<1%
Walked2%
Worked at home4%

Housing

$574k Median Home Value +$62k (2010–19)
3% Built 2000 or Later
$1.3k Median Monthly Rent +$259 (2010–19)
55% Owner-Occupied

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached4%
1 unit, detached66%
Multiple units2%
Mobile home1%
Boat, RV, etc<1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later<1%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 20092%
Built 1990 to 19992%
Built 1980 to 19895%
Built 1970 to 19798%
Built 1960 to 196915%
Built 1950 to 195941%
Built 1940 to 194917%
Built 1939 or earlier10%

Home Value

Less than $50K2%
$50K to $99K1%
$100K to $149K<1%
$150K to $199K1%
$200K to $249K1%
$250K to $299K2%
$300K to $399K9%
$400K to $499K21%
$500K to $749K45%
$750K to $999K11%
$1M to $1.49M5%
$1.5M to $1.99M1%
$2M or more1%

House Heating Type

Electricity20%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas1%
Solar energy1%
Utility gas74%
Wood<1%

Crime

Violent Crime in Whittier

United States45
California55
Los Angeles Metro Area59
Los Angeles County64

Property Crime in Whittier

United States48
California56
Los Angeles Metro Area53
Los Angeles County56

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (68%)(28%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton74%
Donald Trump21%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 57 3 0
Feb 57 3 0
Mar 59 2 0
Apr 61 1 0
May 65 0 0
Jun 68 0 0
Jul 72 0 0
Aug 73 0 0
Sep 71 0 0
Oct 67 1 0
Nov 61 1 0
Dec 56 2 0

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Whittier

Excessive Heat10
Inland Flooding58
Tornado5
Coastal Flooding2
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Whittier, CA

Private Schools

Private Schools near Whittier, CA

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Colleges

Colleges near Whittier, CA

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Whittier College
1 miles, NW
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Biola University
4 miles, S
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Hospitals

Hospitals near Whittier, CA

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Beverly Hospital
6 miles, NW

Airports

Airports near Whittier, CA

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