Whittier, California

Population 86,159

Whittier is located in Los Angeles County, CA. The population is 86,159.

There are 47 public schools in Whittier with an average Homefacts rating of B+. The total crime rate for Whittier is moderate , and there are 82 registered sex offenders residing in the city. Unemployment in Whittier is very high and the median home sales price is $0. Detailed and up-to-date Whittier property reports are available for any property address.

Cities near Whittier include South Whittier, West Whittier Los Nietos and Rose Hills.

Whittier Neighborhood Report

Schools

School Rating is Very good
  • No High School Diploma: 12.8%
  • High School Graduate or Higher: 61.1%
  • Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 26.1%

Crime Rate

1.39% Lower than national avg.
  • Auto theft: 354
  • Violent Crimes: 247
  • Robbery: 108
  • Burglary: 369
  • Property Crime: 2
  • Larceny Theft: 1

Registered Offenders

29.72% Lower than national avg.
  • 82 offenders in Whittier
  • 9.52 offenders/10,000 residents

Environmental Hazards

229 Found nearby
  • Brownfields: 0
  • Registered Polluters: 9
  • Superfunds: 7
  • Tanks & Spills: 213

Unemployment

Very High 5.1%
  • California unemployment average: 4.1%
  • National unemployment average: 3.7%

Property Values

Median Property Value $0

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47 Public Schools view public schools

Summary
There are 47 K-12 public schools in Whittier, CA and 23 private schools. Homefacts rates Whittier's schools as Very good, with an overall B+ rating.
23 Private Schools

Calvary Chapel Christian School Of Whittier

Carden Whittier School

East Whittier Umc Preschool

Faith Lutheran Church & School

Family Life Center Christian Academy

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4 Colleges & Universities view all colleges & universities

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Crime view details

82 Registered Offenders search the registered offender database

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*100 is national avg. Greater than 100 means higher crime, lower means less crime.
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3 Former Drug Labs view all

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71 Building Permits View All

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  • In 2014, the city of Whittier, CA issued 71 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. Of those 71 permits, 1 were issued for single family homes and 70 were issued for multi-family homes.
  • In 2013, the city of Whittier, CA issued 42 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. Of those 42 permits, 2 were issued for single family homes and 40 were issued for multi-family homes.
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Fair Market Rents

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  • Property Type Rent
  • Studio: $1,422
  • 1 Bedroom: $1,649
  • 2 Bedrooms: $2,101
  • 3 Bedrooms: $2,769
  • 4 Bedrooms: $3,015

Zip Codes

90601 90602 90603 90604 90605 90606 90607 90608 90609 90610 90612

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Environmental Hazards

229 Environmental Hazards

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Health Hazards

  • Air Quality MODERATE (127/152)
    Whittier, CA has 83.55% good air quality.
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  • Radon ZONE 2 COUNTY
    Whittier, CA is a yellow zone.
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  • UV Index HIGH 6.98 Average
    Whittier, CA is a high risk area for ultra-violet rays.
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Weather

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Average Monthly Temperature

  • January 59.03°
  • February 57.96°
  • March 62.14°
  • April 64.23°
  • May 67.47°
  • June 70.67°
  • July 74.53°
  • August 76.08°
  • September 75.17°
  • October 69.6°
  • November 63.1°
  • December 56.04°

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Natural Disasters

Probability of Natural Disasters for Whittier, CA

Earthquakes
Whittier, CA has a very high risk of earthquakes.
Hurricanes
Whittier, CA has no risk of hurricanes.
Hail
Whittier, CA has a very low risk of hail storms.
Tornadoes
Whittier, CA has a low risk of tornadoes.

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Median Household Income

Median Household Income in Whittier, CA: $73,866

Unemployment

Unemployment in Whittier is 5.1%. It is higher than the state and national averages, 4.1% and 3.7% respectively

Workforce Breakdown

Blue Collar - 34.86%
White Collar - 65.14%

Politics

State Representatives

  • Gov. Jerry Brown
  • Sen. Barbara Boxer
  • Sen. Dianne Feinstein

City Representatives

  • Linda Sanchez

Neighborhood Info

0 Airports view all

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3 Cemeteries view all

23 FCC Towers view all

5 Fire Stations view all

2 Hospitals view all

5 Libraries view all

4 Police Stations view all

7 Retirement Homes view all

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