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I'm retired and The unemployment rate is 3.4%, which is pretty low. Crime rate is something to consider -Whittier sits at 247.2 per 100K. Rent is about $1,829/month for a decent place. With a population of 85,925, Whittier is a smaller city. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. The city has ...
I'm a remote worker and Median household income is $92,374, which feels pretty solid for the area. Average temperature is around 62--F, so the weather is moderate. The median home value here is around $751,700, which is pretty steep. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. There's a real sen...
Hey, I'm a nurse at the local hospital and You can expect to pay around $1,829 for rent here. Rent is about $1,829/month for a decent place. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. Should I be concerned? Cheers. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. Cost of living is d...
Curious what people think. I'm a nurse at the local hospital and It's a a smaller city city with about 85,925 people. The food scene here is surprisingly good. Is this normal for Whittier? Thanks! Property taxes are high but you get good services. Property taxes are high but you get good services.
Hey folks, Average temperature is around 62--F, so the weather is moderate. You can expect to pay around $1,829 for rent here. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. Would love some local perspective. TIA! The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. The weather takes some getting used to. ...
Been meaning to ask this. I've been here for 19 years and Crime rate is something to consider -Whittier sits at 247.2 per 100K. Poverty rate is 5.6%, which is pretty low. Property taxes are high but you get good services. The food scene here is surprisingly good. Night life is decent if you know the...
Random thought, It's a a smaller city city with about 85,925 people. With a population of 85,925, Whittier is a smaller city. Household incomes average around $92,374 in Whittier. The unemployment rate is 3.4%, which is pretty low. The food scene here is surprisingly good. Public transit needs a lot...
Not sure if this has been asked before, but My partner and I are With a population of 85,925, Whittier is a smaller city. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. Has anyone dealt with this? The food scene here is surprisingly good. I'd say i...
Not sure if this has been asked before, but Just moved here 1 months ago and Average temperature is around 62--F, so the weather is moderate. Crime rate is something to consider -Whittier sits at 247.2 per 100K. Poverty rate is 5.6%, which is pretty low. Median household income is $92,374, which fee...
I've been working remotely from Whittier for 7 years now. Here's my take: The pace of life here is perfect for remote work. No crazy commute stress, affordable living, and enough amenities to not feel isolated. Cost of living: a bit high but manageable Internet: Decent, getting better with new pro...
First post here. I'm a 38-year-old writer and Poverty rate is 5.6%, which is pretty low. Household incomes average around $92,374 in Whittier. You can expect to pay around $1,829 for rent here. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or w...
Hey, We have two kids and Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that.
My partner and I are deciding between Whittier and Boynton Beach for our next move. We care most about: - Cost of living - Safety - Job market (government) - Outdoor activities Anyone who's lived in either or both — which would you choose and why?
First post here. I'm a nurse at the local hospital and Crime rate is something to consider -Whittier sits at 247.2 per 100K. Household incomes average around $92,374 in Whittier. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. Thoughts? I'd sa...
Not sure if this has been asked before, but I'm retired and Median household income is $92,374, which feels pretty solid for the area. With a population of 85,925, Whittier is a smaller city. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. Am I wrong...
Anyone else feel this way? Military spouse here. Rent is about $1,829/month for a decent place. Homes are going for about $751,700 on average. It's a a smaller city city with about 85,925 people. Household incomes average around $92,374 in Whittier. Crime rate is something to consider -Whittier sits...
Been meaning to ask this. I'm a college student here and The unemployment rate is 3.4%, which is pretty low. Poverty rate is 5.6%, which is pretty low. The city has invested a lot in new development. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. The suburbs are where most families end u...
Hello, It's a a smaller city city with about 85,925 people. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. Looking forward to hearing from you all.
Random thought, I'm a nurse at the local hospital and The median home value here is around $751,700, which is pretty steep. It's a a smaller city city with about 85,925 people. Household incomes average around $92,374 in Whittier. The unemployment rate is 3.4%, which is pretty low. Downtown has impr...
Hi all, We're a young couple and The unemployment rate is 3.4%, which is pretty low. With a population of 85,925, Whittier is a smaller city. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. The city has invested a lot in new development. Any advice would be great.
Longtime lurker here, What neighborhoods would you suggest? Public transit needs a lot of work honestly.
Longtime lurker here, I'm a nurse at the local hospital and It's a a smaller city city with about 85,925 people. You can expect to pay around $1,829 for rent here. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. Am I overthinking this? Downtown has i...
Hi all, Household incomes average around $92,374 in Whittier. The suburbs are where most families end up.
So, We have two kids and Average temperature is around 62--F, so the weather is moderate. With a population of 85,925, Whittier is a smaller city. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. Anyone in a similar situation? T...
Anyone else feel this way? We have two kids and Household incomes average around $92,374 in Whittier. Crime rate is something to consider -Whittier sits at 247.2 per 100K. The city has invested a lot in new development. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. Am I overthinking this? It's not pe...
Household incomes average around $92,374 in Whittier. The median home value here is around $751,700, which is pretty steep. It's a a smaller city city with about 85,925 people. With a population of 85,925, Whittier is a smaller city. The city has invested a lot in new development. People here are ge...
First post here. The median home value here is around $751,700, which is pretty steep.
So, I grew up here but left for a while. Crime rate is something to consider -Whittier sits at 247.2 per 100K. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. What do you all think? Appreciate any input. Property taxes are high but you get good services. It's not perfect, but the community is soli...
Hey, Poverty rate is 5.6%, which is pretty low. The suburbs are where most families end up. Anyone in a similar situation? People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable.
OK so I relocated for work and Crime rate is something to consider -Whittier sits at 247.2 per 100K. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. Would love some local perspective.
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