California · Metropolitan Area
East Whittier is a small city in California with a population of 10,061. Residents earn $105,104 per year, which is 40% above the national average.
Based on current data, East Whittier receives an overall livability score of 3.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs. East Whittier offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in East Whittier is $105,104, which is significantly higher than the national average — 40% above $75,149. This places East Whittier among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.1%. Only 1.2% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 35 minutes.
The median home value in East Whittier is $750,700, making it a premium housing market at 166% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $1,725 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. With a home price-to-income ratio of 7.1x, housing affordability is a significant challenge for many families.
Educational attainment is solid, with 34.6% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 91.4% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.7/10.
East Whittier enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F. Winters average 58°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 11.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.
| English Only | 58.9% |
| 25% below US avg | |
| Spanish | 41.1% |
| 207% above US avg |
| Median HH Income | $105,104 |
| 40% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $40,848 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,565 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $116,511 |
| Unemployment | 2.1% |
| 42% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 1.2% |
| 90% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 148,394 |
| County GDP | $351,753M |
| Restaurants | 8,853 |
| Healthcare | 13,951 |
| Retail | 9,811 |
| Manufacturing | 4,357 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $10,097 |
| 188% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.35% |
| Commute Time | 34.8 min |
| Work from Home | 9.2% |
| Census Median | $750,700 |
| 166% above US avg | |
| Median List Price | $899,999 |
| Median List Price | $899,999 |
| $/Sq Ft | $686 |
| Homes Sold | 2 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 95.9% |
| Price Drops | 18.2% |
| Inventory | 11 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,725 |
| 48% above US avg |
| Studio | $1,513 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,647 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $2,053 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $2,752 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $3,165 |
| Owner-Occupied | 60.4% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $10,097 |
| 188% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.35% |
| Obesity | 25.2% |
| 21% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 9.3% |
| High Blood Pressure | 25.2% |
| Asthma | 8.7% |
| COPD | 3.5% |
| Stroke | 2.4% |
| Binge Drinking | 17.6% |
| Physical Inactivity | 21.0% |
| Depression | 19.3% |
| Mental Distress | 15.5% |
| Physical Distress | 12.0% |
| Insurance Rate | 95.5% |
| Checkup Rate | 70.6% |
| Premature Death | 5,325/100K |
| Food Environment | 9.1/10 |
| Exercise Access | 99.1% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 13,951 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 238 |
| FEMA Disasters | 364 |
| Annual Average | 66.2°F |
| 23% above US avg | |
| January Average | 58°F (14°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 11.9 inches |
| 69% below US avg |
| AQI Median | 48.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 242 ft (74 m) |
| Area | 1.1 sq mi (2.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 9,230/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 33.9244°N, 117.9887°W |
| County FIPS | 06059 |
Winner: Democrat by 2.7 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 34.6% |
| 3% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 91.4% |
| School Test Score | 4.69 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 9,230/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.1 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 67 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 13,951 |
| Restaurants | 8,853 |
| Retail Stores | 9,811 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 238 |
| FEMA Disaster Declarations | 364 |
| Avg Commute | 34.8 min |
| Work from Home | 9.2% |