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Living in
East Whittier.
East Whittier is an unincorporated community in Los Angeles County, CA. It has no city government: the county runs it, and the Census counts it as its own place.
About
Life in East Whittier
East Whittier is a community of 10,061 people in California. The median household income is $113,750, median rent runs about $1,794 per month, and median home values are around $834,100. The unemployment rate is 5.8%.
East Whittier at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
41.0 yrs
Poverty Rate
3.9%
Foreign-Born
22.3%
Broadband Internet
93.4%
of households
Population Growth
-2.8%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics22.3% foreign-born, most often from Mexico
Who lives in East Whittier: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In East Whittier, the largest foreign-born group is from Mexico (43.8%), and 38.8% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
21.1%
of residents
65 and Older
15.2%
of residents
Households with Kids
35.2%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
18.7%
of households
Married Couples
63.7%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.97
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent 12% below CA average
Rent, home values, and income in East Whittier
In East Whittier, rent runs 12% below the CA average, and home values are 14% above the CA average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
43.6%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
22.2%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
113.6
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$4,596
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
63.2%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1964
median year built
Jobs & Economyunemployment about average for CA
Unemployment in East Whittier and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in Los Angeles County, which includes East Whittier, is close to the CA average.
Unemployment rate
East Whittier: Los Angeles County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Los Angeles County (county-wide) · Annual averages
East Whittier is less than 1% of Los Angeles County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
What East Whittier Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Median Salary by Occupation · metro area
Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA metro area
Commute35.1 min avg
How East Whittier residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In East Whittier, most residents drive alone to work (78%), and 44% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 12 mi
Long Beach International Airport (LGB)
Small hub1.9M passengers boarded in 2025
- 19 mi
John Wayne Orange County International Airport (SNA)
Medium hub5.5M passengers boarded in 2025
- 24 mi
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
Major hub36.5M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 92% above national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in the area policed by the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Office, which covers East Whittier, runs 92% above the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
632.4
per 100,000 residents
Above average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
1,647.8
per 100,000 residents
Above average (1,552 national, 2025)
Policed by Los Angeles County Sheriff's Office (county-wide rate)
Natural DisastersHigh Wind most common — 21 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Very High
100.0 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Los Angeles County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Los Angeles County, which includes East Whittier, the most common type is high wind, with 21 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 21 | High Wind | $3,000 |
| 2024 | 27 | High Wind | $5,000 |
| 2023 | 21 | High Wind | None reported |
| 2022 | 7 | High Wind | None reported |
| 2021 | 5 | High Wind | None reported |
| 2020 | 4 | High Wind | None reported |
| 2019 | 2 | Wildfire | None reported |
| 2018 | 3 | Debris Flow | None reported |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
169 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Los Angeles County, county-wide
East Whittier is less than 1% of Los Angeles County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Air Quality74 median AQI — Moderate
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Los Angeles County, which includes East Whittier, is typically moderate — acceptable for most people, but can affect those unusually sensitive to air pollution.
Median AQI
74
Good Days
39
per year
Moderate Days
228
per year
Unhealthy Days
32
per year
Los Angeles County, county-wide
East Whittier is less than 1% of Los Angeles County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Climate83°F summers, 47°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
East Whittier has warm summers (avg high 83°F) and warm winters (avg low 47°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
74°/54°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
83°/65°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
80°/58°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
69°/47°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
11.9"
Annual Snowfall
0.0"
Hot Days/Year
39
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
0
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
38
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 69°F | 46°F | 2.85" |
| Feb | 69°F | 48°F | 3.02" |
| Mar | 71°F | 52°F | 1.74" |
| Apr | 74°F | 54°F | 0.59" |
| May | 76°F | 58°F | 0.30" |
| Jun | 79°F | 63°F | 0.08" |
| Jul | 84°F | 66°F | 0.02" |
| Aug | 87°F | 66°F | 0.02" |
| Sep | 85°F | 65°F | 0.14" |
| Oct | 80°F | 58°F | 0.50" |
| Nov | 74°F | 51°F | 0.74" |
| Dec | 68°F | 46°F | 1.86" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in East Whittier
Uninsured
2.4%
of residents
No hospitals inside East Whittier's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Whittier Hospital Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 2 mi away · Whittier
Providence St. Jude Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 4.1 mi away · Fullerton
Pih Health Hospital-whittier
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 4.7 mi away · Whittier
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education23.0:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in East Whittier
East Whittier's student/teacher ratio is 23.0:1 (higher than the national average of 16:1), and 36.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
4
within city limits
Private Schools
0
within city limits
College Degree Rate
36.5%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
23.0:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near East Whittier (within 15 miles)
California State University-Fullerton
6.6 mi awayPublic · 4-year · 38,546 students · in-state tuition $7,952 · 80% graduate · median earnings $69,015 (10 yrs after entry)
California State University-Long Beach
12.1 mi awayPublic · 4-year · 35,924 students · in-state tuition $8,338 · 81% graduate · median earnings $69,554 (10 yrs after entry)
Public · 2-year · 26,140 students · in-state tuition $1,364 · 35% graduate · median earnings $49,600 (10 yrs after entry)
California State University-Los Angeles
14.3 mi awayPublic · 4-year · 19,562 students · in-state tuition $7,530 · 69% graduate · median earnings $62,555 (10 yrs after entry)
Public · 2-year · 17,121 students · in-state tuition $1,150 · 28% graduate · median earnings $49,216 (10 yrs after entry)
Public · 2-year · 9,034 students · in-state tuition $1,202 · 29% graduate · median earnings $50,592 (10 yrs after entry)
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: Juan Bautista de Anza National Historic Trail, 44 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for East Whittier
East Whittier has 4 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Juan Bautista de Anza National Historic Trail (44 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Juan Bautista de Anza National Historic Trail
National Historic Trail
44 mi awaySanta Monica Mountains National Recreation Area
National Recreation Area
46 mi awayCésar E. Chávez National Monument
National Monument
96 mi awayCabrillo National Monument
National Monument
97 mi awayCities Near East Whittier
The closest cities within 60 miles
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East Whittier FAQ
Is East Whittier, California affordable?⌄
East Whittier's median rent is $1,794/month, which is above the national average. The median household income is $113,750/year. Median home value is $834,100.
Is East Whittier, California safe?⌄
East Whittier is policed by the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Office, whose violent crime rate across its service area was 632 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is significantly above the national average of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 1648 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in East Whittier, California?⌄
Los Angeles County, which includes East Whittier, has an unemployment rate of 5.7%, which is slightly above the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in East Whittier, California?⌄
The cost of living in East Whittier is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,794/month and median household income is $113,750/year. The median home value is $834,100. About 44% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in East Whittier, California?⌄
The average commute in East Whittier is 35 minutes, which is longer than average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from