At a Glance
Median Income
$98,974
$32,460 per capita
Home Value
$641,700
Zillow: $773,518
Median Rent
$1,823/mo
30.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
17.7%
82.3% high school+
Unemployment
4.9%
7.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
28.3%
10.2% smoking rate
How South Whittier Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows South Whittier's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is South Whittier a Good Place to Live?
B
3.3 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
South Whittier residents earn a median household income of $98,974 , which is 32% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $32,460. The unemployment rate stands at 4.9% (36% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 572,385 business establishments, including 24,882 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in South Whittier is $641,700 , 128% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $773,518. Median rent is $1,823/month, with 30.3% 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 1958.
Education
17.7% of adults in South Whittier hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(47% below the national average).
82.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
South Whittier has an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C).
Winters average 58°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 11.9 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 80.
Data Overview
People
Population55,201
Median Age35.1 yrs
Density10,337/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born24.1%
Veterans3.1%
Economy
A
Median Income$98,974
Per Capita$32,460
Unemployment4.9%
Poverty7.4%
County GDP$1,002,965M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,607
Housing
B
Home Value$641,700
Rent$1,823
Ownership64.5%
Zillow$773,518
Housing Units15,825
Rent Burden30.3%
Health
Obesity28.3%
Diabetes11.7%
Smoking10.2%
Heart Disease4.6%
Premature Death6,746/100K
Climate
Avg Temp66°F
Rain11.9 in/yr
AQI80 (Moderate)
Elevation174 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+17.7%
High School+82.3%
Graduate+5.8%
School Score4.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 32% / D 65%
Commute32 min
Broadband92.1%
Internet Speed146 Mbps
EV Stations7
Libraries258
Did You Know?
The median home in South Whittier was built in 1958.
The nearest airport is John Wayne/Orange County (20 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.498 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very High" by FEMA.
9.5% of the population has a disability.
24.1% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 146 Mbps.
There are 24,882 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 817 fatal vehicle crashes.
1,001 declared natural disasters on record.