Introduction
Whittier, California

Whittier, California was founded by the Quakers in the late 1800s. In fact, the city takes its name from a quaker poet, John Greenleaf Quaker. Built mostly for the middle-class, Whittier offers more than 25,000 housing units. Residents are served by the Whittier and East Whittier School Districts and the Whittier High District. In recent years all three school districts have passed renovation bonds. Whittier also features about 15 parks, two libraries, an art association, a senior’s center, and many community activities and classes provided by Whittier College.


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Winkelmann Realty

  
  Community Information

Population

Total Population 87,300
Population Density 5,967 Persons/Sq. Mile
Female Population 44,975
Male Population 42,325
Median Age 34.07 Years
Percentage Population Change since 1990 54%
Percentage Population Change Since 2000 0%

Colleges

Nearest 2-Year Public College RIO HONDO COLLEGE
Distance to RIO HONDO COLLEGE 4 Miles
Nearest 4-Year Public College WHITTIER COLLEGE
Distance to WHITTIER COLLEGE 1 Miles

Households and Income

Total Number of Households 28,507
Family Households 20,221
Average Family Size 3.74
Average Household Income $76,922
Median Household Income $59,044
Percentage Income Change Since 1990 54%
Percentage Income Change Since 2000 0%

Crime Rates Compared to National Average

The National Average is designated 1.0 - A value of 2.0 represents twice as much risk while a value of 0.5 represents half as much risk.
Total Crime Risk 0.77
Total Crime Risk (County) 1.32
Personal Crime Risk (County) 1.90
Murder Risk (County) 2.07
Rape Risk (County) 0.97
Robbery Risk 2.33
Assault Risk (County) 1.80
Property Risk (County) 1.06
Burglary Risk (County) 0.90
Larceny Risk (County) 0.76
Motor Vehicle Theft Risk (County) 2.12

Environment

Average July High Temperature 88.9° F
Average January Low Temperature 47.9° F
Annual Precipitation 14.44 inches
Air Pollution Index 106% of National Average

Miscellaneous

Sales Tax Rate 8.25%
Nearest Airport LONG BEACH /DAUGHERTY FIELD/
Distance to LONG BEACH /DAUGHERTY FIELD/ 12 Miles
Nearest Major Sports Team MIGHTY DUCKS OF ANAHEIM
Distance to MIGHTY DUCKS OF ANAHEIM 14 Miles

  
  School Information
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School NameGradesAddress
ORALINGUA SCHOOL HEARING IMPRDSPECIAL EDUCATION7056 WASHINGTON AVE, WHITTIER, CA 90602
MONTE VISTA ELEMENTARY SCHOOLK - 612000 LOMA DR, WHITTIER, CA 90604
EAST WHITTIER MIDDLE SCHOOL5 - 814421 WHITTIER BLVD, WHITTIER, CA 90605
HILLVIEW MIDDLE SCHOOL5 - 810931 STAMY RD, WHITTIER, CA 90604
LOS NIETOS MIDDLE SCHOOL5 - 811425 E RIVERA RD, WHITTIER, CA 90606
GRANADA MIDDLE SCHOOL5 - 815337 LEMON DR, WHITTIER, CA 90604
KATHERINE EDWARDS MIDDLE SCHOOL5 - 86812 S NORWALK BLVD, WHITTIER, CA 90606
WALTER F DEXTER MIDDLE SCHOOL5 - 811532 E FLORAL DR, WHITTIER, CA 90601
RANCHO - STARBUCK INTERM SCHOOL7 - 916430 WOODBRIER DR, WHITTIER, CA 90604
RICHARD L GRAVES MIDDLE SCHOOL7 - 913243 E LOS NIETOS RD, WHITTIER, CA 90605
PIONEER HIGH SCHOOL9 - 1210800 E BEN AVON ST, WHITTIER, CA 90606
SIERRA VISTA HIGH SCHOOL9 - 129401 S PAINTER AVE, WHITTIER, CA 90605
WHITTIER HIGH SCHOOL9 - 1212417 E PHILADELPHIA ST, WHITTIER, CA 90601
CALIFORNIA HIGH SCHOOL9 - 129800 S MILLS AVE, WHITTIER, CA 90604
LA SERNA HIGH SCHOOL9 - 1215301 YOUNGWOOD DR, WHITTIER, CA 90605
EL CAMINO CONT HIGH SCHOOL9 - 1214625 KEESE DR, WHITTIER, CA 90604
SIERRA VISTA ALTERNATIVE HIGH SCHOOL9 - 129401 PAINTER AVE, WHITTIER, CA 90605
FRONTIER CONTINUATION HIGH SCHOOL10 - 129401 S PAINTER AVE, WHITTIER, CA 90605
ASPECT INTERNATIONAL EDUCATIONADULT EDUCATION13509 EARLHAM DR, WHITTIER, CA 90602
WHITTIER ADULT EDUCATION CENTERADULT EDUCATION9401 PAINTER AVE, WHITTIER, CA 90605
LOS ALTOS ELEMENTARY SCHOOLK - 312001 BONAVISTA LN, WHITTIER, CA 90604
ORANGE GROVE ELEMENTARY SCHOOLK - 510626 E ORANGE GROVE AVE, WHITTIER, CA 90601
LOU HENRY HOOVER ELEMENTARY SCHOOLK - 56302 S ALTA AVE, WHITTIER, CA 90601
LYDIA JACKSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOLK - 58015 S PAINTER AVE, WHITTIER, CA 90602
ABRAHAM LINCOLN ELEMENTARY SCHOOLK - 512620 E BROADWAY, WHITTIER, CA 90601
CERES ELEMENTARY SCHOOLK - 510601 CERES AVE, WHITTIER, CA 90604
MURPHY RANCH ELEMENTARY SCHOOLK - 516021 JANINE DR, WHITTIER, CA 90603
ORCHARD DALE ELEMENTARY SCHOOLK - 510625 COLE RD, WHITTIER, CA 90604
LA COLIMA ELEMENTARY SCHOOLK - 511225 S MILLER RD, WHITTIER, CA 90604
LAUREL ELEMENTARY SCHOOLK - 513550 LAMBERT RD, WHITTIER, CA 90605
SCOTT AVENUE ELEMENTARY SCHOOLK - 511701 SCOTT AVE, WHITTIER, CA 90604
ADA S NELSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOLK - 58140 VICKI DR, WHITTIER, CA 90606
OCEAN VIEW ELEMENTARY SCHOOLK - 514359 2ND ST, WHITTIER, CA 90605
CHRISTIAN SORENSEN ELEMENTARY SCHOOLK - 511493 E ROSEHEDGE DR, WHITTIER, CA 90606
DANIEL PHELAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOLK - 57150 S CULLY AVE, WHITTIER, CA 90606
LEFFINGWELL ELEMENTARY SCHOOLK - 510625 S SANTA GERTRUDES, WHITTIER, CA 90603
MILL SCHOOLK - 54030 S WORKMAN MILL RD, WHITTIER, CA 90601
WEST WHITTIER ELEMENTARY SCHOOLK - 56411 S NORWALK BLVD, WHITTIER, CA 90606
LONGFELLOW ELEMENTARY SCHOOLK - 56005 S MAGNOLIA AVE, WHITTIER, CA 90601
AEOLIAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOLK - 511600 AEOLIAN ST, WHITTIER, CA 90606
MULBERRY ELEMENTARY SCHOOLK - 514029 MULBERRY DR, WHITTIER, CA 90605
EVERGREEN ELEMENTARY SCHOOLK - 512915 HELMER DR, WHITTIER, CA 90602
MEADOW GREEN ELEMENTARY SCHOOLK - 612025 GROVEDALE DR, WHITTIER, CA 90604
WHITTIER FRIENDS SCHOOLK - 66726 WASHINGTON AVE, WHITTIER, CA 90601
WHITTIER CHRN SCHOOL - MAYBROOKK - 611700 MAYBROOK AVE, WHITTIER, CA 90604
WALLEN L ANDREWS ELEMENTARY SCHOOLK - 61010 S CARAWAY DR, WHITTIER, CA 90601
LOMA VISTA ELEMENTARY SCHOOLK - 613463 MEYER RD, WHITTIER, CA 90605
HOWARD J MCKIBBEN ELEMENTARY SCHOOLK - 610550 MILLS AVE, WHITTIER, CA 90604
LAKE MARIE ELEMENTARY SCHOOLK - 610001 CARMENITA AVE, WHITTIER, CA 90605
CARMELA ELEMENTARY SCHOOLK - 613300 LAKELAND RD, WHITTIER, CA 90605
JORDAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOLK - 610654 JORDAN RD, WHITTIER, CA 90603
TELECHRON ELEMENTARY SCHOOLK - 611200 TELECHRON AVE, WHITTIER, CA 90605
PALM VIEW CHRISTIAN SCHOOLK - 87106 SORENSEN AVE, WHITTIER, CA 90606
ST BRUNO PARRISH SCHOOLK - 815700 CITRUSTREE RD, WHITTIER, CA 90603
ST GREGORY THE GREAT SCHOOLK - 813925 TELEGRAPH RD, WHITTIER, CA 90604
ST MARY OF ASSUMPTION SCHOOLK - 87218 PICKERING AVE, WHITTIER, CA 90602
WHITTIER ADVENTIST ELEMENTARY SCHOOLK - 88841 CALMADA AVE, WHITTIER, CA 90605
PAINTER AVENUE CHRISTIAN SCHOOLK - 1213885 PHILADELPHIA ST, WHITTIER, CA 90601
REMNANT CHRISTIAN SCHOOLK - 127346 S PAINTER AVE, WHITTIER, CA 90602
WESTWOOD CHARTER SCHOOLK - 1215022 MULBERRY DR STE C, WHITTIER, CA 90604
SOLID FAITH CHRISTIAN SCHOOLK - 125724 ESPERANZA AVE, WHITTIER, CA 90606
HADLEY SCHOOLK - 311703 HADLEY ST, WHITTIER, CA 90601
CHILDREN ACADEMYK - 312230 LOMA DR, WHITTIER, CA 90604
LHERITAGE FRANCAIS SCHOOLK - 614128 LEFFINGWELL RD, WHITTIER, CA 90604
BROADOAKS CHILDREN'S CENTERK - 613406 PHILADELPHIA ST, WHITTIER, CA 90601
BROADOAKS SCHOOL AT WHITTIER COLLEGEK - 613514 OLIVE DR, WHITTIER, CA 90601
PLYMOUTH CHRISTIAN SCHOOLK - 612058 BEVERLY BLVD, WHITTIER, CA 90601
CARDEN WHITTIER SCHOOLK - 811537 GROVEDALE DR, WHITTIER, CA 90604
BRETHREN CHRISTIAN SCHOOLK - 88101 VICKI DR, WHITTIER, CA 90606
PRIMANTI MONSTESSORI SCHOOL - WHITTIERK - 810947 VALLEY HOME AVE, WHITTIER, CA 90603
WHITTIER CHRISTIAN SCHOOLK - 86548 S NEWLIN AVE, WHITTIER, CA 90601
FAITH LUTHERAN SCHOOLK - 89920 MILLS AVE, WHITTIER, CA 90604
TRINITY LUTHERAN SCHOOLK - 811716 FLORAL DR, WHITTIER, CA 90601
ALL NATIONS ACADEMY OF EXCELLENCEPRESCHOOL/KINDERGARTEN10252 S MILLS AVE, WHITTIER, CA 90604
GEORGE WASHINGTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOLPRESCHOOL/KINDERGARTEN7804 S THORNLAKE AVE, WHITTIER, CA 90606
KINDER CARE - WHITTIERPRESCHOOL/KINDERGARTEN10704 SCOTT AVE, WHITTIER, CA 90604
 
  Neighborhood Establishments

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Type of BusinessNameAddress
BANKSWASHINGTON MUTUAL13103 PHILADELPHIA ST WHITTIER, CA 90601
BANKSBANCO POPULAR13119 WHITTIER BLVD WHITTIER, CA 90602
BANKSBANCO POPULAR7355 GREENLEAF AVE WHITTIER, CA 90602
BANKSBANK OF AMERICA7255 GREENLEAF AVE WHITTIER, CA 90602
BANKSDOWNEY SAVINGS13003 WHITTIER BLVD WHITTIER, CA 90602
BANKSUNION BANK OF CALIFORNIA8510 PAINTER AVE WHITTIER, CA 90602
BANKSWELLS FARGO BANK7202 GREENLEAF AVE # 101 WHITTIER, CA 90602
BANKSBANCO POPULAR15175 WHITTIER BLVD WHITTIER, CA 90603
BANKSBANK OF AMERICA15742 WHITTIER BLVD WHITTIER, CA 90603
BANKSBANK OF WHITTIER15141 WHITTIER BLVD # 1 WHITTIER, CA 90603
BANKSCITIBANK15410 WHITTIER BLVD WHITTIER, CA 90603
BANKSFREMONT INVESTMENT & LOAN15111 WHITTIER BLVD WHITTIER, CA 90603
BANKSFRIENDLY HILLS BANK16011 WHITTIER BLVD WHITTIER, CA 90603
BANKSPACIFIC WESTERN BANK15335 WHITTIER BLVD WHITTIER, CA 90603
BANKSWASHINGTON MUTUAL15626 WHITTIER BLVD WHITTIER, CA 90603
COLLEGE / UNIVERSITY - 4 YEAR +WHITTIER COLLEGE13406 PHILADELPHIA ST WHITTIER, CA 90601
JUNIOR COLLEGERIO HONDO COLLEGE3600 WORKMAN MILL RD WHITTIER, CA 90601
HOSPITALSDOCTOR'S CONVALESCENT HOSPITAL7926 PAINTER AVE WHITTIER, CA 90602
HOSPITALSSOUTHERN CALIFORNIA COMPLEX12401 WASHINGTON BLVD WHITTIER, CA 90602
HOSPITALSTEL-MED WHITTIER HOSPITAL9080 COLIMA RD WHITTIER, CA 90605
HOSPITALSWHITTIER HOSPITAL MEDICAL CTR9080 COLIMA RD WHITTIER, CA 90605
HOSPITALSFAMILY PRACTICE CTR12291 WASHINGTON BLVD # 500 WHITTIER, CA 90606
HOSPITALSPRESBYTERIAN HEALTH12291 WASHINGTON BLVD # 500 WHITTIER, CA 90606
ART AND MUSEUMSWHITTIER MUSEUM6755 NEWLIN AVE WHITTIER, CA 90601



  Recent Home Sale Data ( click to expand )
 

Previous quarter's home sale average by Zip Code. Click zip code to view homes for sale.
 Total SoldMedian PriceAverage Price
90601188$499,735$518,960
90602132$487,500$525,401
90603181$499,500$551,360
90604306$429,134$420,887
90605241$426,825$461,258
90606203$410,000$410,999
Displaying 1-10 of 22 in $200-500k range
WOW! Largest home on the market in the exclusive & private community of Morningside on the Park! Very bright & open floorplan with cathedral ceilings, newer carpet, & fresh paint both inside & out. Master Suite with vaulted ceilings & a private bathroom. Beautiful fireplace in the Family/TV Room.  Double attached garage with direct access.  One of the larger lots in the community with a long private driveway that has lots of extra parking spaces. Well-kept grounds with an association pool, gorgeous private park just steps from your door with picnic area & BBQ, greenbelts, walking trail, & a basketball court. ALL of this & located in the highly-rated Lowell Joint School District!
 16655 Crape Myrtle Lane
 Whittier, CA 90603
 3 bedrooms view property details > 
 3 bathrooms
$479,000

Lovely home, located in one of the best neighborhoods of Whittier. Offers formal living room with fireplace and dining area, separate family room with fireplace, family kitchen, new paint, new carpet, central air, ceiling fans, full sprinkler system on timer, new side yard vinyl fencing, rain gutters and enclosed patio, with can be used as play, bonus or utility room. It also features charming landscape, with brick planter boxes, brick accents, roses and a variety of fruit trees.
 10719 Lindesmith
 Whittier, CA 90603
 3 bedrooms view property details > 
 1 bathrooms, 1 half bathrooms
$469,900

Very Sharp Whittier Home w/1683 SQ FT-New Tile Flooring in Kitchen, Dining Room,Entry & Laundry Room) New Stainless Steel Appliances-Hardwood Floors under Carpeting(Living Room,Family Room & All Bedrooms) 10'7'x13' Dining Area-14'7'x19'Living Room-15'x19'-Family Room w/Lots of Cabinets(For Big Screen & Surround Sound)-New Fans in All Bedrooms-Dual Fireplace W/Gas or Wood-Vinyl Windows & Sliding Doors-Newer Forced Air Heating & Seller Will Give Allowance for Air COnditioning-Quiet Cul-de-Sac-Double Attached Garage-7,425 Sq Ft Lot with Circular Driveway-Sellers Choice of Services-Go Direct
 10830 Chadsey Drive
 Whittier, CA 90604
 3 bedrooms view property details > 
 3 bathrooms
$459,000

 13647 Jackson St. Unit 1
 Whittier, CA 90602
 3 bedrooms view property details > 
 2 bathrooms
$450,000

ENTERTAINER'S DELIGHT!!! BEAUTIFUL ONE STORY HOME WITH A GREAT YARD IN A SUPER WELL-KEPT NEIGHBORHOOD. GORGEOUS LIVING ROOM & FAMILY ROOM BOTH W/ FIREPLACES. KITCHEN HAS DUAL OVENS & OVERLOOKS FAMILYROOM.  TERRIFIC FRONT PORCH AND STUNNING CURB APPEAL. THIS HOUSE HAS ALL COOPER PLUMPING, NEWER ROOF, NEUTRAL PLUSH CARPET & HARDWOOD FLOORS THROUGHOUT... This well-cared-for home shows pride of ownership. Roomy living area open to kitchen, THIS HOUSE IS IN TURN-KEY CONDITION, just move in, PRIVATE BACKYARD W/ LARGE PATIO, great storage shed, with huge side yard (front & side yard are fenced). Garage has plenty of storage...YOU'LL LOVE THIS CHARMING HOME!
 9607 Greening Avenue
 Whittier, CA 90605
 3 bedrooms view property details > 
 2 bathrooms
$449,000

Welcome home to your Beautiful Lusk Built Whittwood Home!!!  This home has it all....Hardwood floors, dual payne vinyl windows, plantation shutters, crown molding, baseboards, custom paint, scraped ceilings and much much more....Large living room with fireplace and formal dining room.  Updated kitchen with newer appliances and recessed lights.  Home has large bonus room with fireplace with an additional 420 square feet of living space, bonus room could be used as 4th bedroom, bonus room not known to be permitted, (title shows home as 1581 square feet).  Conveniently located and close to everything..Walk to the new Whittwood Town Center, schools, post office and more....
 10403 Kibbee Avenue
 Whittier, CA 90603
 3 bedrooms view property details > 
 2 bathrooms
$430,000

Home Sweet Home! This spacious approx. 1700 sf foot home has a great floor plan & curb appeal. Charming covered patio w/laced brick greets you upon entering.The livingroom has vaulted wood beam ceiling, brick fireplace, built-in bookshelves & access to covered patio. The kitchen is a cook's dream with ample oak cabinets, plenty of counter space, eating area & separate area for washer & dryer.The large formal dining room is situated next to former 4th bedroom (wall removed) now being used as a den/office.The easy transition from kitchen to formal dining room, den & patio areas allow for ease in entertaining. Spacious Master Bedroom with walk-in closet & 3/4 bath w/dual sinks & sliding door to patio decking. Upgrades include central a/c & vinyl double paned windows, long concrete driveway. The original owner loving cared for this home. This is a unique home at a low price that just needs new carpeting & interior painting. Make an appointment to see for yourself the charm of this home
 8919 Calmosa Avenue
 Whittier, CA 90605
 4 bedrooms view property details > 
 2 bathrooms
$419,500

Lowest priced Lusk Built Whittwood home on the market!!!  This home has it all, hardwood floors throughout, crown molding, custom paint, central air, ceiling fans, kitchen with breakfast bar, formal dining room, large inside laundry room with lots of storage, vinyl windows, driveway with pavers and much much more!!!  Covered patio opens to private large private backyard perfect for entertaining.  Show this beautiful Whittwood home and you will not be disappointed.
 15352 La Salos Drive
 Whittier, CA 90603
 3 bedrooms view property details > 
 2 bathrooms
$379,000

Beautiful & Stylish Home! The 4th bedroom has been converted to a formal dining area off the upgraded kitchen. Kitchen features custom cabinets, stainless steel sink, decorative counter tops, recessed lighting, 18' ceramic tile & breakfast bar. Spacious livingroom with beautiful mantled fireplace and plenty of window exposure. Hardwood floors and vinyl windows.  Master suite with private 3/4 bath. Long concrete driveway to 2-car detached garage. Large 7500 sf lot and storge shed behind garage to store your toys or add a pool.
 9657 Ben Hur Avenue