Living in South Whittier, California
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of South Whittier · Census data 2020–2024
South Whittier has 55,650 residents with a median age of 36.3. The median household income is $100,800 (about the same as the California median), the median home value is $708,300, the median rent is $1,908/month.
South Whittier at a glance
- Population
- 55,650
- Median age
- 36.3State: 37.9
- Median household income
- $100,800State: $99,122
- Median home value
- $708,300State: $734,700
- Median rent
- $1,908/moState: $2,036
- Homeowners
- 64.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 17.8%
- Average commute
- 31 min
Is South Whittier a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income about the same as the California median; home values 4% lower than the state median; unemployment of 4.7%; a poverty rate of 10.6%.
Cons: An average commute of 31 minutes.
The weather is best in April to June and October.
Cost of living in South Whittier
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In South Whittier the median home value is $708,300, 113% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,908 per month, which is 31.4% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,795 a month in housing costs.
South Whittier median household income
The median household income in South Whittier is $100,800 and the income per person is $33,807. 10.6% of residents live below the poverty line (California: 12%).
Housing in South Whittier: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 15,690
- Owner-occupied
- 64.7%
- Renter-occupied
- 35.3%
- Vacant
- 2.2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1957
- Average household size
- 3.59
South Whittier demographics
- Population
- 55,650
- Median age
- 36.3
- Under 18
- 22.9%
- 65 and older
- 11.4%
- Households
- 15,341
- Foreign-born
- 26.5%
- Veterans
- 2.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of South Whittier ›
Education in South Whittier
17.8% of adults 25 and older in South Whittier have a bachelor's degree or higher (California: 37.1%), and 5.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in South Whittier
- Unemployment rate
- 4.7%State: 6.6%
- Average commute
- 31 minState: 29 min
- Work from home
- 8.1%
- Drive alone
- 74.9%
- Public transit
- 1%
- Walk to work
- 0.8%
- Homes with broadband
- 93.3%
South Whittier vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Whittier | 55,650 | $100,800 | $708,300 | $1,908 |
| Santa Fe Springs | 18,871 | $88,238 | $659,900 | $2,033 |
| Whittier | 86,165 | $97,201 | $822,600 | $1,906 |
| La Mirada | 47,180 | $109,288 | $825,900 | $2,217 |
| East Whittier | 9,990 | $113,750 | $834,100 | $1,794 |
| Norwalk | 99,789 | $100,085 | $644,700 | $2,090 |
| West Whittier-Los Nietos | 25,615 | $111,699 | $638,900 | $1,913 |
| La Habra | 61,970 | $100,106 | $781,600 | $2,129 |
| La Habra Heights | 5,478 | $179,583 | $1,201,000 | $1,206 |
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What is the median household income in South Whittier, CA?
The median household income in South Whittier is $100,800, about the same as 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 South Whittier?
The median home value in South Whittier is $708,300, compared with $734,700 in California.
How much is rent in South Whittier?
The median gross rent in South Whittier is $1,908 per month, about 31.4% of household income.
Is South Whittier, CA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income about the same as the California median; home values 4% lower than the state median; unemployment of 4.7%; a poverty rate of 10.6%. Minuses: an average commute of 31 minutes.
What is the median age in South Whittier?
The median age in South Whittier is 36.3 years (California: 37.9).
How long is the commute in South Whittier?
The average commute to work in South Whittier is 31 minutes; 8.1% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in South Whittier?
The unemployment rate in South Whittier is 4.7% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is South Whittier?
17.8% of adults in South 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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