Living in Whittier, CA
Whittier SnackAbility
8.5
Overall SnackAbility
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
8/10
Housing
9
Affordability
5
Diversity
8.5
Safety
6
Amenities
10
Education
7
Commute
4
Whittier, CA Crime Report
2,458
Total Crimes
Total Crimes
2,823.5
Total Crimes / 100k People
Total Crimes / 100k People
9.93%
Above National Average
Above National Average
Whittier, CA Cost Of Living
141
Whittier's Overall Cost Of Living
Whittier's Overall Cost Of Living
1.4x
Higher Than The National Average
Higher Than The National Average
Whittier, California Info Snack
Whittier (/wtir/) is a city in Southern California located within Los Angeles County, California. As of the 2010 United States Census, the city had a population of 85,331, reflecting an increase of 1,631 from the 83,680 counted in the 2000 Census, and encompasses 14.7 square miles (38.0 km2). Like nearby Montebello, the city constitutes part of the Gateway Cities. Whittier was incorporated in February 1898 and became a charter city in 1955. The city is named for the poet John Greenleaf Whittier and is home to Whittier College.
Population
86,523
Unemployment
4.7%
Poverty
10.8%
Median Home
$528,400
Median Income
$73,517
Median Rent
$1,312
Whittier, CA Photos
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Map Of Whittier, CA
Population over time in Whittier
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 86,523 | -0.4% |
| 2016 | 86,852 | 0.3% |
| 2015 | 86,630 | -0.1% |
| 2014 | 86,688 | 0.3% |
| 2013 | 86,400 | 0.7% |
| 2012 | 85,832 | 0.5% |
| 2011 | 85,423 | 0.3% |
| 2010 | 85,161 | 0.2% |
| 2009 | 84,997 | - |
| Crime/100k | Whittier | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 267.6 | 447.4 | 368.9 |
| Murder | 1.1 | 4.4 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 113.7 | 137.3 | 86.2 |
| Aggravated Assault | 126.4 | 266.5 | 246.8 |
| Property Crime | 2555.9 | 2380.4 | 2199.5 |
| Burglary | 421.6 | 416.2 | 376.0 |
| Larceny | 1754.1 | 1571.8 | 1594.6 |
| Car Theft | 380.2 | 392.4 | 228.9 |
Race / Ethnicity in Whittier
| Race | Whittier | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 24.7% | 37.5% | 61.1% |
| African American | 1.0% | 5.5% | 12.3% |
| American Indian | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Asian | 4.5% | 14.1% | 5.4% |
| Hawaiian | 0.1% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Two Or More | 1.0% | 3.0% | 2.4% |
| Hispanic | 67.5% | 38.9% | 17.8% |
Household Income For Whittier, California
| Income | Whittier | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 4.2% | 5.1% | 6.3% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 3.9% | 4.4% | 4.6% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 8.0% | 8.0% | 9.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 8.0% | 7.9% | 9.3% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 11.7% | 10.9% | 12.6% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 14.9% | 15.9% | 17.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 13.6% | 12.3% | 12.5% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 19.4% | 16.2% | 14.6% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 9.2% | 8.3% | 6.3% |
| $200,000 or more | 7.2% | 11.0% | 7.0% |
Gender in Whittier
| Gender | Whittier | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.0% | 50.3% | 50.8% |
| Male | 49.0% | 49.7% | 49.2% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Whittier for adults over 25
| Education | Whittier | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 6.0% | 9.0% | 6.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 7.0% | 8.0% | 7.0% |
| High School / GED | 26.0% | 21.0% | 27.0% |
| Some College | 26.0% | 21.0% | 21.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 9.0% | 8.0% | 8.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 16.0% | 21.0% | 19.0% |
| Master's Degree | 8.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 1.0% |
1 Reviews & Comments About Whittier
Overall User Rating
4.0
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I've learned that Whittier offers some terrific public schools with Leffingwell Elementary being its gold standard as it recently became a Blue Ribbon school.
The homelessness has become a problem in Whittier as homeless camps from East LA have seeped into our community. However, the small-town feel of the community with generous residents outweighs the negatives.
