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West Whittier-Los Nietos, CA
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West Whittier-Los Nietos, CA
At a Glance
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)
Is West Whittier-Los Nietos a Good Place to Live?
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 2.3% (36% below 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.
Safety & Crime
West Whittier-Los Nietos reports 430 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 13% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,126/100K.
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 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.