At a Glance
Median Income
$92,374
$39,555 per capita
Home Value
$751,700
Zillow: $815,758
Median Rent
$1,829/mo
33.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
495/100K
2,409/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
29.2%
89.0% high school+
Unemployment
5.4%
5.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
27.5%
9.6% smoking rate
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?
C+
2.7 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Whittier residents earn a median household income of $92,374 , which is 23% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $39,555. The unemployment rate stands at 5.4% (50% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.6% 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 Whittier is $751,700 , 167% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $815,758. Median rent is $1,829/month, with 33.5% 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 1956.
Safety & Crime
Whittier reports 495 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 30% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,409/100K. The murder rate is 6.0/100K.
Education
29.2% of adults in Whittier hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(13% below the national average).
89.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Whittier 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
Population85,925
Median Age38.3 yrs
Density5,865/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born17.3%
Veterans3.6%
Economy
A
Median Income$92,374
Per Capita$39,555
Unemployment5.4%
Poverty5.6%
County GDP$1,002,965M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,607
Housing
C
Home Value$751,700
Rent$1,829
Ownership58.5%
Zillow$815,758
Housing Units28,685
Rent Burden33.5%
Crime
F
Violent495/100K
Property2,409/100K
Murder6.0/100K
Assault315/100K
Burglary343/100K
Health
Obesity27.5%
Diabetes10.8%
Smoking9.6%
Heart Disease4.4%
Premature Death6,746/100K
Climate
Avg Temp66°F
Rain13.3 in/yr
AQI80 (Moderate)
Elevation348 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+29.2%
High School+89.0%
Graduate+10.5%
School Score4.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 32% / D 65%
Commute33 min
Broadband90.5%
Internet Speed146 Mbps
EV Stations24
Libraries258
Did You Know?
The median home in Whittier was built in 1956.
The nearest airport is John Wayne/Orange County (22 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.498 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very High" by FEMA.
9.8% of the population has a disability.
17.3% 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.