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East Whittier, CA
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East Whittier, CA
At a Glance
How East Whittier Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows East Whittier's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is East Whittier a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
East Whittier residents earn a median household income of $105,104 , which is 40% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $40,848. The unemployment rate stands at 2.1% (42% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 148,394 business establishments, including 8,853 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in East Whittier is $750,700 , 166% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $875,968. Median rent is $1,725/month, with 29.6% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 110.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1964.
Safety & Crime
East Whittier reports 181 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 52% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,289/100K.
Education
34.6% of adults in East Whittier hold a bachelor's degree or higher (3% above the national average). 91.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
East Whittier has an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 58°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 11.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.