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Cost of living in South Whittier summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in South Whittier. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around California. Key points include:
The cost of living in South Whittier is 156 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in South Whittier is 1.6x higher than the national average.
The median home value in South Whittier is $746,748.
The median income in South Whittier is $100,800.
South Whittier's Overall Cost Of Living
Higher Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In South Whittier Comparison Table
| Living Expense | South Whittier | California | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 156 | 142 | 100 |
| Services | 113 | 110 | 100 |
| Groceries | 114 | 118 | 100 |
| Health | 245 | 197 | 100 |
| Housing | 119 | 120 | 100 |
| Transportation | 120 | 121 | 100 |
| Utilities | 121 | 121 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
South Whittier, CA Weather
The average high in South Whittier is 75.3° and the average low is 54.1°.
There are 22.7 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 16.2 inches of precipitation each year with 0.2 inches of snow.
| Stat | South Whittier |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 75.3 |
| Average Annual Low | 54.1 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 22.7 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 16.2 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 0.2 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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South Whittier Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in South Whittier
The current population in South Whittier is 55,650. The population has decreased 2.2% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 55,650 | 0.8% |
| 2023 | 55,201 | -3.8% |
| 2022 | 57,383 | -2.4% |
| 2021 | 58,800 | 0.3% |
| 2020 | 58,616 | -2.9% |
| 2019 | 60,357 | 0.4% |
| 2018 | 60,096 | 0.2% |
| 2017 | 60,000 | 1.2% |
| 2016 | 59,313 | -0.1% |
| 2015 | 59,358 | 1.8% |
| 2014 | 58,328 | -1.4% |
| 2013 | 59,166 | 1.5% |
| 2012 | 58,311 | 0.5% |
| 2011 | 58,012 | 2.0% |
| 2010 | 56,882 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in South Whittier
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South Whittier is:
11.9% White with 6,607 White residents.
1.0% African American with 533 African American residents.
0.0% American Indian with 19 American Indian residents.
7.0% Asian with 3,895 Asian residents.
0.1% Hawaiian with 42 Hawaiian residents.
0.6% Other with 317 Other residents.
0.9% Two Or More with 501 Two Or More residents.
78.6% Hispanic with 43,736 Hispanic residents.
| Race | South Whittier | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 11.9% | 33.8% | 57.4% |
| African American | 1.0% | 5.2% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 7.0% | 15.3% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.1% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 0.9% | 4.4% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 78.6% | 40.2% | 19.3% |
Gender in South Whittier
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South Whittier is 49.5% female with 27,526 female residents.
South Whittier is 50.5% male with 28,124 male residents.
| Gender | South Whittier | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.5% | 50.1% | 50.5% |
| Male | 50.5% | 49.9% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in South Whittier for adults over 25
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11.0% of adults in South Whittier completed < 9th grade.
9.0% of adults in South Whittier completed 9-12th grade.
31.0% of adults in South Whittier completed high school / ged.
23.0% of adults in South Whittier completed some college.
8.0% of adults in South Whittier completed associate's degree.
12.0% of adults in South Whittier completed bachelor's degree.
5.0% of adults in South Whittier completed master's degree.
1.0% of adults in South Whittier completed professional degree.
0.0% of adults in South Whittier completed doctorate degree.
| Education | South Whittier | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 11.0% | 8.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 9.0% | 7.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 31.0% | 20.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 23.0% | 19.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 8.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 12.0% | 23.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 5.0% | 10.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 1.0% | 3.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For South Whittier, California
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4.0% of households in South Whittier earn Less than $10,000.
2.2% of households in South Whittier earn $10,000 to $14,999.
3.9% of households in South Whittier earn $15,000 to $24,999.
4.6% of households in South Whittier earn $25,000 to $34,999.
8.0% of households in South Whittier earn $35,000 to $49,999.
12.5% of households in South Whittier earn $50,000 to $74,999.
14.5% of households in South Whittier earn $75,000 to $99,999.
22.7% of households in South Whittier earn $100,000 to $149,999.
14.0% of households in South Whittier earn $150,000 to $199,999.
13.7% of households in South Whittier earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | South Whittier | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 4.0% | 4.5% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 2.2% | 2.9% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 3.9% | 5.0% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 4.6% | 5.3% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 8.0% | 8.1% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 12.5% | 13.0% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 14.5% | 11.6% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 22.7% | 17.8% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 14.0% | 11.3% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 13.7% | 20.5% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
