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South Whittier, CA
Full City Profile · California · Los Angeles County County
2.8
/5.0
C+
Fair
55,201
Population
10,337/sq mi density
$98,974
Median Income
$32,460 per capita
$641,700
Home Value
$773,518 Zillow
$1,823
Median Rent
30.3% income on rent
65°F
Avg Temperature
330 sunny days/yr
429
Violent Crime/100K
6,514 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.7 / 5.0
$98,974 median income, 3.2% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.0 / 5.0
$641,700 home value, $1,823/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
429 violent crimes/100K (13% above avg)
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
17.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$641,700
128% above
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$1,823/mo
57% above
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
64.5%
1% below US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
15,825
Median year built: 1958
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$641,700
Zillow (ZHVI)
$773,518
Median Sale Price
$770,000
Median List Price
$777,000
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
64.5%
Owner-Occupied
35.5%
Renter-Occupied
US avg: 65.4% owner-occupied
Fair Market Rents (HUD FY2026)
Studio
$1,513/mo
1 Bedroom
$1,647/mo
2 Bedroom
$2,053/mo
3 Bedroom
$2,752/mo
4 Bedroom
$3,165/mo
Census median rent:
$1,823/mo
Market Indicators (Redfin)
Median Days on Market
95 days
Sale-to-List Ratio
1.0%
Buyers market
Homes Sold
11
Price Drops
7.7%
of listings with price reduction
Price Per Sq Ft
$511
Active Inventory
52
homes for sale
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
30.3%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
2% below US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1958
Average age of housing stock: 68 years
Homeownership Rate
64.5%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $641,700 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $773,518 |
| Median Sale Price | $770,000 |
| Median List Price | $777,000 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $511 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $1,823 |
| FMR Studio | $1,513 |
| FMR 1-Bedroom | $1,647 |
| FMR 2-Bedroom | $2,053 |
| FMR 3-Bedroom | $2,752 |
| FMR 4-Bedroom | $3,165 |
Market
| Days on Market | 95 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 1.0% |
| Price Drops | 7.7% |
| Homes Sold | 11 |
| Active Inventory | 52 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $511 |
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 64.5% |
| Renter-Occupied | 35.5% |
| Homeownership Rate | 64.5% |
| Total Housing Units | 15,825 |
| Median Year Built | 1958 |
| Rent Burden | 30.3% |