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South Whittier, CA
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South Whittier, CA
At a Glance
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)
Is South Whittier a Good Place to Live?
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 3.2% (11% below 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.
Safety & Crime
South Whittier reports 429 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 13% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 6,514/100K.
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 65°F (18°C). Winters average 57°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 12.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.