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35 discussions from residents and visitors

Ian Ramos

Rent vs buy in South Whittier -what makes sense?

Random thought, Born and raised here. Crime rate is something to consider -South Whittier sits at 428.9 per 100K. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. The suburbs are where most families end up. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. The pa...

4 replies 17 upvotes housing
Jordan A.

Healthcare options in South Whittier?

I work in real estate and Poverty rate is 7.4%, which is pretty low. With a population of 55,201, South Whittier is a smaller city. The median home value here is around $641,700, which is pretty steep. Rent is about $1,823/month for a decent place. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. The fo...

3 replies 17 upvotes qa
Maverick Price

Remote worker thinking about South Whittier

Hello, It's a a smaller city city with about 55,201 people. Homes are going for about $641,700 on average. Poverty rate is 7.4%, which is pretty low. Household incomes average around $98,974 in South Whittier. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no ...

3 replies 5 upvotes moving
Brooks Gray

Moving to South Whittier -what should I know?

Hello, It's a a smaller city city with about 55,201 people. The unemployment rate is 3.2%, which is pretty low. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. Would love some local perspective. T...

14 replies 8 upvotes moving
Eva Bennett

Is South Whittier worth it salary-wise?

Hey, I'm a college student here and Am I wrong here? I'd say it's better for families than young singles.

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Audrey

Freelancing from South Whittier -experience?

Hi all, Rent is about $1,823/month for a decent place. Homes are going for about $641,700 on average. The median home value here is around $641,700, which is pretty steep. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. The food scene here is surprisingl...

6 replies 15 upvotes jobs
Sophia W.

Healthcare options in South Whittier?

Hi all, I'm a remote worker and Household incomes average around $98,974 in South Whittier. The unemployment rate is 3.2%, which is pretty low. The suburbs are where most families end up. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. Let me know your thoughts. Honestly, I think it's a great place if...

24 replies 11 upvotes qa
Walter M.

Relocating to South Whittier, CA -pros and cons?

Alright, Born and raised here. You can expect to pay around $1,823 for rent here. The unemployment rate is 3.2%, which is pretty low. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. The city has invested a lot in new development. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. Property ...

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Kai Moore

Is South Whittier a good place to live?

I'm a college student here and Median household income is $98,974, which feels pretty solid for the area. You can expect to pay around $1,823 for rent here. It's a a smaller city city with about 55,201 people. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. There's a growing tech scene which is excitin...

0 replies 9 upvotes living
Nora P.

Cost of living reality check -South Whittier

Longtime lurker here, Born and raised here. Household incomes average around $98,974 in South Whittier. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. TIA! Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly.

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Brooks Gray

South Whittier is underrated, change my mind

Random thought, I'm a nurse at the local hospital and Crime rate is something to consider -South Whittier sits at 428.9 per 100K. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. What do you all think? Cost of living is definitely rising, but ...

6 replies 21 upvotes best-worst
Walter M.

Weekend activities in South Whittier?

Hello, I'm a remote worker and Rent is about $1,823/month for a decent place. You can expect to pay around $1,823 for rent here. Property taxes are high but you get good services. Worth the trade-offs? The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. ...

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Audrey

Anyone else love living in South Whittier?

Hey everyone, With a population of 55,201, South Whittier is a smaller city. What neighborhoods would you suggest? Thanks in advance!

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Jackson Torres

Is South Whittier good for remote workers?

Homes are going for about $641,700 on average. Median household income is $98,974, which feels pretty solid for the area. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. Property taxes are high but you get good services. Downtown has im...

1 replies 5 upvotes jobs
charlottepapa2023

What to expect moving to South Whittier?

Hey folks, Household incomes average around $98,974 in South Whittier. Average temperature is around 65--F, so the weather is moderate. The unemployment rate is 3.2%, which is pretty low. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. Traffic can be ...

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Anna M.

Career opportunities in South Whittier, CA

Hey, It's a a smaller city city with about 55,201 people. With a population of 55,201, South Whittier is a smaller city. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. Am I wrong here? Cheers.

4 replies 21 upvotes jobs
Santiago Gutierrez

Best neighborhoods to rent in South Whittier?

Been meaning to ask this. You can expect to pay around $1,823 for rent here. Average temperature is around 65--F, so the weather is moderate. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. The suburbs are where most families end up. Property taxes are high but you get good services. Traffic can be rou...

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Lydia Ward

South Whittier quality of life -am I missing something?

Hey everyone, Rent is about $1,823/month for a decent place. It's a a smaller city city with about 55,201 people. The city has invested a lot in new development. Am I overthinking this?

6 replies 20 upvotes living
Axel Wilson

Things South Whittier needs to improve

Not sure if this has been asked before, but It's a a smaller city city with about 55,201 people. Rent is about $1,823/month for a decent place. Homes are going for about $641,700 on average. The suburbs are where most families end up. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. The weather take...

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Audrey

Rent vs buy in South Whittier -what makes sense?

Hey everyone, I'm single, late 20s, and The unemployment rate is 3.2%, which is pretty low. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. Should I be concerned?

11 replies 5 upvotes housing
Xavier Flores

What's it really like living in South Whittier?

Not sure if this has been asked before, but I'm a nurse at the local hospital and Poverty rate is 7.4%, which is pretty low. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting.

6 replies 25 upvotes living
Walter M.

First time home buyer in South Whittier

First post here. I'm a 47-year-old restaurant manager and Poverty rate is 7.4%, which is pretty low. Homes are going for about $641,700 on average. Median household income is $98,974, which feels pretty solid for the area. The median home value here is around $641,700, which is pretty steep. The sub...

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Nova T.

Moving to South Whittier with kids -good idea?

I work in logistics and Crime rate is something to consider -South Whittier sits at 428.9 per 100K. Rent is about $1,823/month for a decent place. Homes are going for about $641,700 on average. Median household income is $98,974, which feels pretty solid for the area. With a population of 55,201, So...

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Reagan

Commute times in South Whittier -how bad?

Hey folks, I'm a college student here and Crime rate is something to consider -South Whittier sits at 428.9 per 100K. Rent is about $1,823/month for a decent place. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. Property taxes are high but you get good services. There's a growing tech scene which is ...

12 replies 2 upvotes jobs
Kai Moore

Life in South Whittier as a young professional

Been meaning to ask this. The median home value here is around $641,700, which is pretty steep. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. Would love some local perspective. Thanks! There's a growing tech scene which is...

0 replies 1 upvotes living
Evan Parker

What surprised you most about South Whittier?

Hey folks, I'm retired and You can expect to pay around $1,823 for rent here. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. What neighborhoods would you suggest? It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. Public transit needs a lot of work hones...

22 replies 13 upvotes best-worst
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