Whittier, CA

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 2/10
directions_run Walkability 2/10
directions_bus Transit 2/10
directions_car Commute 5/10
home Housing 3/10
visibility Safety 4/10
local_library Schools 5/10
local_airport Airports 9/10
school Colleges 6/10
accessibility Hospitals 7/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Lengthy Commutes. Commutes are often time-consuming due to distance, congestion, or limited transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Highly Expensive. Housing and rent costs are extremely high, contributing to a significantly elevated overall cost of living.
visibility Safety
Safety Challenges. The area has higher crime rates, with a noticeable presence of violent or property crime requiring vigilance.
local_airport Airports
Very Accessible. Reaching the airport is easy and manageable, suitable for most travel needs.
accessibility Hospitals
Adequate Access. Healthcare facilities are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be limited in number or specialization.
school Colleges
Moderately Accessible. Colleges are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be more limited in number or quality.
local_library Schools
Average to Mixed. Schools perform near average overall, though quality can vary by campus. Students have access to standard educational pathways, with some stronger programs available.

Residents

Population
85,925 332.4M (US)
Median Age
38.3 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
73.0% 64% (US)
College-Educated
29.2% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$92,374 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
91.0% 88% (US)
Average Commute
37 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
7.1% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$751,700 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$628 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$1,715 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
55.5% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Los Angeles County
6
Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim Metro Area
5
California
5

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Los Angeles County
5
Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim Metro Area
5
California
5

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 3 0 57
Feb 3 0 57
Mar 2 0 59
Apr 1 0 61
May 0 0 65
Jun 0 0 68
Jul 0 0 72
Aug 0 0 73
Sep 0 0 71
Oct 1 0 67
Nov 1 0 61
Dec 2 0 56

Hazards

Excessive Heat Risk

Inland Flood Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep blue country, with 68% of residents leaning left and 27% leaning right.

Liberal (69%) (27%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 20%
Hillary Clinton 74%
Other 5%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 38, CA State Senate District 30, CA Assembly District 56, CA
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Schools

Ocean View Elementary
<1 miles, S • 4.6 star
Lydia Jackson Elementary
<1 miles, NW • 2.3 star
East Whittier Middle
<1 miles, S • 3.2 star
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Colleges

Whittier College
1 miles, N • 2.8 star
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Hospitals

Whittier Hospital Medical Center
1 miles, S • 3.2 star
Pih Health Hospital-Whittier
2 miles, NW • 4.1 star
Beverly Hospital
6 miles, NW • 1.4 star
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Airports

Long Beach Airport-Daugherty Field
13 miles, SW • 1.9 star
John Wayne Airport-Orange County
22 miles, S • 2.8 star
Los Angeles International Airport
22 miles, W • 4.6 star
Ontario International Airport
25 miles, E • 2.3 star
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