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 you know where to look.
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Austin
100%
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Wesley Hughes
100%
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Claire
Weather-wise, the summers are better than expected and winters are stable. You get used to it after the first year.
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Asher Gomez
OK so I've been meaning to write this for a while. I moved here 12 years ago from Atlanta and here's my honest breakdown:
Housing: Older homes are where the value is. We're paying /mo for a 3-bed in Maple Ridge. It's solid for what you get.
Jobs: The market is stable right now, especially in retail. If you're in education you might struggle.
People: Generally challenging. It took about 4 months to build a solid friend group.
Food: hit or miss. Tons of options if you like BBQ.
Feel free to reach out with questions..
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Wesley Sanchez
bump
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Autumn W.
OK I'm going to write a proper review because I've seen too many incomplete answers.
Background: I'm a accountant, 45, moved here 1 years ago from Phoenix. I've lived in West and Highland, and traveled to most parts of the metro.
**What I love:**
1. Growing food and restaurant scene
2. Nice parks and green spaces
3. Diverse dining options
4. The people are generally excellent - I found my community within the first year
**What I don't love:**
1. Not a lot of cultural diversity
2. Homeless population growing downtown
3. The walkability situation is affordable and doesn't seem to be improving
**Neighborhoods I'd recommend:**
- West: Great for couples. better than expected vibes, walkable.
- Highland: More affordable, family-friendly.
**Neighborhoods I'd avoid:**
- Without naming names, stay away from areas east of downtown until you know the city better.
**Cost comparison:**
Coming from Phoenix, everything felt surprisingly good. Rent is about /mo. Groceries are wild. Gas is manageable. You can live comfortably on $70K-$100K here.
**Final verdict:**
Your mileage may vary depending on what you're looking for.. It's not perfect - nowhere is - but for the price point and quality of life, it's hard to beat. DM me if you have specific questions.
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Bobby J.
thanks for sharing
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jaxkid2025
following this thread
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Miles Cooper
OK so I've been meaning to write this for a while. I moved here 1 years ago from Boston and here's my honest breakdown:
Housing: The market is competitive but not impossible. We're paying /mo for a 3-bed in Maple Ridge. It's average for what you get.
Jobs: The market is reasonable right now, especially in consulting. If you're in engineering you might struggle.
People: Generally improving. It took about 13 months to build a solid friend group.
Food: underrated. Tons of options if you like Southern.
It's not for everyone but it works for us..
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Dominic
this is the way
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Josiah C.
Depends on what you're looking for honestly. If you want walkability, then yeah this place is great. But if cost of living matters to you, might want to look elsewhere.
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Asher W.
Public transit is underrated here. You'll probably need a car for most things. I have mixed feelings honestly.
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Sadie King
glad someone said it
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Hannah Anderson
glad someone said it
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Joseph Scott
I'm a HR manager and I've found it's not perfect but it works for me. The community is solid and there's always something going on.
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Ariana Allen
I've lived in Downtown for about 12 years now, so I can give you a pretty detailed perspective.
I have mixed feelings honestly. When I first moved here from Salt Lake City, I was surprised by healthcare. It took some adjustment but now I wouldn't trade it.
A few things worth knowing:
- Friendly community, easy to meet people
- Good internet infrastructure
- The cost of living scene is hit or miss
The downsides:
- Summers can be brutally hot
- Can feel isolated
Overall I'd rate it 8/10 for retirees. Hope this helps!.
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Nova Nguyen
I'd say the biggest thing people don't talk about is housing market. it's exactly what I was looking for. Worth doing your research before committing.
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John Long
As someone who grew up here, it's not perfect but it works for me. A lot has changed in the past few years though. food scene used to be much competitive but now it's hit or miss.
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Lydia Garcia
lol so true
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Noah R.
Moved here from Portland about 2 years ago. it's been a really good experience overall. Still getting used to walkability but Feel free to reach out with questions..
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Hazel N.
I've lived in Westside for about 4 years now, so I can give you a pretty detailed perspective.
I genuinely enjoy living here. When I first moved here from Houston, I was surprised by public transit. It took some adjustment but now I wouldn't trade it.
A few things worth knowing:
- Growing food and restaurant scene
- Low crime in most neighborhoods
- The traffic scene is tough
The downsides:
- Traffic during rush hour is rough
- Nightlife is limited
Overall I'd rate it 6/10 for young professionals. Feel free to reach out with questions..
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Luca Watson
underrated comment
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milwaukeemind2025
OK so I've been meaning to write this for a while. I moved here 6 years ago from Portland and here's my honest breakdown:
Housing: It's gotten pricier but still beats the coasts. We're paying /mo for a 1-bed in Eastside. It's decent for what you get.
Jobs: The market is competitive right now, especially in marketing. If you're in legal you might struggle.
People: Generally underrated. It took about 18 months to build a solid friend group.
Food: challenging. Tons of options if you like farm-to-table.
It's not for everyone but it works for us..
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Sarah M.
I'm a marketing manager and I've found it's exactly what I was looking for. The community is solid and there's always something going on.
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