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Living in South Whittier, CA

South Whittier Area Facts

  • South Whittier has a Livability Score of 54/100, which is considered below average
  • South Whittier crime rates are 13% higher than the California average
  • Cost of living in South Whittier is 7% higher than the California average
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South Whittier, CA - Location, Culture & Weather 4.5 rating By Anonymous ( Feb 16, 2012) I have lived in South Whittier California for several years. Although I am a person who loves to travel and keep moving around to new places, I have found that I my desire to leave South Whittier is small. The reasons who I like the small town so much is because of its location, ...Read More culture, weather, and because there is always something to do in the area. Bottom line being, South Whittier is simply a convenient place to live.
South Whittier is located just south of the city of Whittier which is a small suburb of Los Angeles California. This of course makes for one of the biggest pros of living in this area. The drive from South Whittier to Los Angeles is no more than thirty minutes on a good, non-traffic, time of the day. It is not only short, but also a beautiful drive where a combination of desert and grape farms soon runs into the bustling city and then the Pacific Ocean.

South Whittier has mild weather year round. So if you are someone who does not like the cold winter winds and snow, this is the perfect place for you. Most the year I can pull off a t-shirt and shorts during the day. Of course, this makes for great sun-tanning conditions. My friends and I often gather on my rooftop to sip martinis and get get some healthy vitamin D while we are at it.

Being close to a city, South Whittier has all of the proper conveniences. You can find just about any type of store you want right within the city limits. This includes a large variety of grocery stores, clothing outlets, and much, much more.

With a relatively small population, South Whittier is the perfect place to stay close to the city and all of its pros, yet get a little bit away from the business and bustle. Read Less
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      F Amenities

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

      Parks

      Adventure Park
      Amelia Mayberry Park
      Anaconda Park
      Gardenhill Park
      Frontier Park
      Laurel Park
      Parnell Park
      Oak Creek Park

      Entertainment

      Mayberry Park Splash Pad
      Parnell Storybook Zoo
      Splash! La Mirada Regional Aquatics Center
      AMC Norwalk 20
      Theatre entrance
      La Mirada Theatre For The Performing Arts
      Aquatic Pavilion
      Sproul Museum

      Food & Drink

      Jack in the Box
      In-N-Out Burger
      KFC
      Taco Bell
      Jim's Burgers
      McDonald's
      Jack in the Box
      The Habit Burger Grill

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in South Whittier? Of all people who commute, 1.3% take public transportation in South Whittier.
      Drive to Work
      82%

      6% higher than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      1%

      4% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      1%

      2% lower than the US average

      D+ Health & Safety

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

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      Doctors