At a Glance
Median Income
$57,188
$33,055 per capita
Home Value
$83,500
Zillow: $405,601
Median Rent
$965/mo
23.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
865/100K
3,827/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
30.8%
91.5% high school+
Unemployment
4.5%
20.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
30.1%
14.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
41°F
166 sunny days/yr
How Whittier Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Whittier's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Whittier a Good Place to Live?
B
3.1 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Whittier residents earn a median household income of $57,188 , which is 24% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $33,055. The unemployment rate stands at 4.5% (25% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 20.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 8,829 business establishments, including 785 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Whittier is $83,500 , 70% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $405,601. Median rent is $965/month, with 23.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 102.4 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1953.
Safety & Crime
Whittier reports 865 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 128% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 3,827/100K.
Education
30.8% of adults in Whittier hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(9% below the national average).
91.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Whittier has an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C).
Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 57°F in July. The area gets 166 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 197.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 21.
Data Overview
People
Population471
Median Age29.8 yrs
Density38/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans11.3%
Economy
B
Median Income$57,188
Per Capita$33,055
Unemployment4.5%
Poverty20.0%
County GDP$32,113M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,436
Housing
A+
Home Value$83,500
Rent$965
Ownership35.3%
Zillow$405,601
Housing Units347
Rent Burden23.0%
Crime
F
Violent865/100K
Property3,827/100K
Health
Obesity30.1%
Diabetes8.9%
Smoking14.1%
Heart Disease5.5%
Premature Death9,853/100K
Climate
Avg Temp41°F
Sunny Days166/yr
Rain197.3 in/yr
AQI21 (Good)
Elevation47 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+30.8%
High School+91.5%
Graduate+4.4%
School Score4.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 44% / D 56%
Commute7 min
Broadband89.8%
Internet Speed134 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries5
Did You Know?
Whittier was founded in 1969.
The median home in Whittier was built in 1953.
15.9% work from home.
The nearest airport is Ted Stevens Anchorage International (52 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.429 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
15.6% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 134 Mbps.
There are 785 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 20 fatal vehicle crashes.
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