Living in East Whittier, California
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of East Whittier · Census data 2020–2024
East Whittier has 9,990 residents with a median age of 41. The median household income is $113,750 (15% higher than the California median), the median home value is $834,100, the median rent is $1,794/month.
East Whittier at a glance
- Population
- 9,990
- Median age
- 41State: 37.9
- Median household income
- $113,750State: $99,122
- Median home value
- $834,100State: $734,700
- Median rent
- $1,794/moState: $2,036
- Homeowners
- 63.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 36.5%
- Average commute
- 35 min
Is East Whittier a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 15% higher than the California median; unemployment of 3.6%; a poverty rate of 3.9%.
Cons: Home values 14% higher than the state median; an average commute of 35 minutes.
The weather is best in April to June and October.
Cost of living in East Whittier
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In East Whittier the median home value is $834,100, 151% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,794 per month, which is 28.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $3,068 a month in housing costs.
East Whittier median household income
The median household income in East Whittier is $113,750 and the income per person is $45,341. 3.9% of residents live below the poverty line (California: 12%).
Housing in East Whittier: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 3,412
- Owner-occupied
- 63.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 36.8%
- Vacant
- 2.3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1964
- Average household size
- 2.97
East Whittier demographics
- Population
- 9,990
- Median age
- 41
- Under 18
- 21.1%
- 65 and older
- 15.2%
- Households
- 3,332
- Foreign-born
- 22.3%
- Veterans
- 4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of East Whittier ›
Education in East Whittier
36.5% of adults 25 and older in East Whittier have a bachelor's degree or higher (California: 37.1%), and 17.5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in East Whittier
- Unemployment rate
- 3.6%State: 6.6%
- Average commute
- 35 minState: 29 min
- Work from home
- 9.7%
- Drive alone
- 77.6%
- Public transit
- 0.2%
- Walk to work
- 0.9%
- Homes with broadband
- 93.4%
East Whittier vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Whittier | 9,990 | $113,750 | $834,100 | $1,794 |
| La Mirada | 47,180 | $109,288 | $825,900 | $2,217 |
| La Habra | 61,970 | $100,106 | $781,600 | $2,129 |
| South Whittier | 55,650 | $100,800 | $708,300 | $1,908 |
| La Habra Heights | 5,478 | $179,583 | $1,201,000 | $1,206 |
| Whittier | 86,165 | $97,201 | $822,600 | $1,906 |
| Santa Fe Springs | 18,871 | $88,238 | $659,900 | $2,033 |
| Fullerton | 140,968 | $104,286 | $902,600 | $2,194 |
| Buena Park | 82,871 | $110,550 | $838,800 | $2,206 |
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What is the median household income in East Whittier, CA?
The median household income in East Whittier is $113,750, 15% higher than the California median of $99,122 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in East Whittier?
The median home value in East Whittier is $834,100, compared with $734,700 in California.
How much is rent in East Whittier?
The median gross rent in East Whittier is $1,794 per month, about 28.5% of household income.
Is East Whittier, CA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 15% higher than the California median; unemployment of 3.6%; a poverty rate of 3.9%. Minuses: home values 14% higher than the state median; an average commute of 35 minutes.
What is the median age in East Whittier?
The median age in East Whittier is 41 years (California: 37.9).
How long is the commute in East Whittier?
The average commute to work in East Whittier is 35 minutes; 9.7% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in East Whittier?
The unemployment rate in East Whittier is 3.6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is East Whittier?
36.5% of adults in East Whittier have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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