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Living in East Whittier, CA

East Whittier Area Facts

  • East Whittier has a Livability Score of 54/100, which is considered below average
  • East Whittier crime rates are 27% lower than the California average
  • Cost of living in East Whittier is 15% higher than the California average
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Great Area - Great Schools User Rating 4 rating By Anonymous ( Nov 01, 2018) East Whittier is a great city with stellar schools. The city borders La Habra Heights, La Habra and the OC to the south.. Check for yourself... Not sure where the other reviewer lives, but it's definitely not E. Whittier. ...Read More Read Less
The Positives and Negatives of Living in East Whittier User Rating 3 rating By Anonymous ( May 23, 2018) I think East Whittier offers some positives and negatives, considering how dense this region is in California. One major advantages is that the amenities offered here are really great. There are restaurants, parks, bike routes, and coffee shops scattered through out the entire ci ...Read More ty. The public transport lines are okay, but it can be dangerous for kids to travel alone in some areas of the city.

The crime is really bad in this area, it can be extremely dangerous if not prepared for this type of environment. The school districts are sub-par as well. This region is about as dense as you would expect for a popular California city like East Whittier. The congestion can be outrageous and annoying during rush hours or weekends.

Overall, if you are willing to deal with the negatives, then the positives can be worth living in this region. One major positive is that the weather is very appealing at all times of the year. Read Less
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      F Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in East Whittier? Well, there are not many amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Creek Park
      Anna J. Martin Park
      Oeste Park
      Terraza Park
      Leffingwell Ranch Park
      Parnell Park
      Oak Creek Park
      Behringer Park

      Entertainment

      Parnell Storybook Zoo
      Regal La Habra Stadium 16
      Splash! La Mirada Regional Aquatics Center
      AMC La Mirada 7
      Interpretive Center
      La Mirada Theatre For The Performing Arts
      Children's Museum at La Habra
      La Habra 300 Bowl

      Food & Drink

      McDonald's
      Popeyes
      Subway
      Taco Bell
      Chick-fil-A
      Burger King
      The Habit Burger Grill
      McDonald's

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in East Whittier? Of all people who commute, 0.4% take public transportation in East Whittier.
      Drive to Work
      85%

      9% higher than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      0%

      5% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      1%

      2% lower than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is East Whittier a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are many hospitals, police and fire stations.

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