West Whittier-Los Nietos, CA

Full City Profile · California · Los Angeles County County

3.4 /5.0
B Good
25,459 Population 10,103/sq mi density
$101,138 Median Income $30,896 per capita
$607,100 Home Value $742,867 Zillow
$1,939 Median Rent 32.6% income on rent
66°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.7 / 5.0
$101,138 median income, 3.8% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.3 / 5.0
$607,100 home value, $1,939/mo rent
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
16.0% bachelor's degree or higher

West Whittier-Los Nietos, CA

At a Glance

Median Income
$101,138
35% above
$30,896 per capita
Home Value
$607,100
115% above
Zillow: $742,867
Median Rent
$1,939/mo
67% above
32.6% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
16.0%
53% below
76.3% high school+
Unemployment
3.8%
6% above
6.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
29.1%
9% below
10.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
66°F

How West Whittier-Los Nietos Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows West Whittier-Los Nietos's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
135%
Home Value
215%
Rent
167%
Poverty
52%
Bachelor's
47%
Unemployment
106%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is West Whittier-Los Nietos a Good Place to Live?

B
3.4 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

West Whittier-Los Nietos residents earn a median household income of $101,138 , which is 35% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $30,896. The unemployment rate stands at 3.8% (6% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.4% 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 West Whittier-Los Nietos is $607,100 , 115% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $742,867. Median rent is $1,939/month, with 32.6% 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 1954.

Education

16.0% of adults in West Whittier-Los Nietos hold a bachelor's degree or higher (53% below the national average). 76.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.6/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

West Whittier-Los Nietos 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 13.3 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 80.

Data Overview

People

Population25,459
Median Age37.8 yrs
Density10,103/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born22.7%
Veterans3.1%

Economy

A+
Median Income$101,138
Per Capita$30,896
Unemployment3.8%
Poverty6.4%
County GDP$1,002,965M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,607

Housing

B
Home Value$607,100
Rent$1,939
Ownership75.1%
Zillow$742,867
Housing Units6,986
Rent Burden32.6%

Health

Obesity29.1%
Diabetes12.3%
Smoking10.3%
Heart Disease4.7%
Premature Death6,746/100K

Climate

Avg Temp66°F
Rain13.3 in/yr
AQI80 (Moderate)
Elevation159 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+16.0%
High School+76.3%
Graduate+4.2%
School Score4.6/10

Community

2024 VoteR 32% / D 65%
Commute31 min
Broadband91.5%
Internet Speed146 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries258

Did You Know?

The median home in West Whittier-Los Nietos was built in 1954.
The nearest airport is Los Angeles International (20 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.498 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very High" by FEMA.
9.7% of the population has a disability.
22.7% 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.