Livability Score

55
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities F

There are not many amenities close to this location.
Coffee (1) F
J. K. Donuts
Coffee Shop
Unknown Name
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Unknown Name
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Blackstone Cafe
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (8) C-
Unknown Name
Water Park
Unknown Name
Water Park
Memorial Stadium
Stadium
Theatre entrance
Theatre Arts
Whittier Village Cinemas
Cinema
Unknown Name
Theatre Arts
Vic Lopez Auditorium
Theatre Arts
Parnell Storybook Zoo
Zoo
Mayberry Park Splash Pad
Water Park
Greater Whittier Regional Aquatic Center
Water Park
Unknown Name
Theatre Arts
Food and Drink (17) F
Frugus Yogert
Fast Food
Dunkin'
Fast Food
El Pollo Loco
Fast Food
Tacos Baja
Fast Food
Taco Bell
Fast Food
Pizza Hut Express
Fast Food
Rick's Drive In & Out
Fast Food
Uptown Liquor
Alcohol
Popeyes
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Carl's Jr.
Fast Food
Del Taco
Fast Food
Unknown Name
Fast Food
Unknown Name
Fast Food
BevMo!
Alcohol
Chick-fil-A
Fast Food
Waba Grill
Fast Food
In-N-Out Burger
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Taco Bell
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Baskin-Robbins
Sweets
McDonald's
Fast Food
Jack in the Box
Fast Food
Taco Bell
Fast Food
Fitness (5) F
Whittier Senior Center
Community Centre
Teen Club Center
Community Centre
Whittier Transportation Center
Community Centre
Parnell Park Community and Senior Center
Community Centre
Liberty Community Plaza
Community Centre
Jeff Speakman's Kenpo 5.0
Gym
24 Hour Fitness
Gym
Hacienda Heights Community Center
Community Centre
Groceries (7) F
Smart & Final
Grocery Store
Uptown Market
Grocery Store
Trader Joe's
Grocery Store
Amazon Fresh
Grocery Store
Stater Bros.
Grocery Store
ALDI
Grocery Store
Smart & Final
Grocery Store
Sprouts Farmers Market
Grocery Store
Vons
Grocery Store
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
ALDI
Grocery Store
Smart & Final
Grocery Store
Walmart Neighborhood Market
Grocery Store
Grocery Outlet
Grocery Store
The Market by Superior
Grocery Store
Stater Bros.
Grocery Store
Vons
Grocery Store
Grocery Outlet
Grocery Store
Albertsons
Grocery Store
Parks (42) A+
Unknown Name
Playground
Michigan Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
William Penn Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Laurel Park
Park
Friends Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Lee & Erika Owens Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Kennedy Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Park
Anaconda Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Central Park
Park
Unknown Name
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
John Greenleaf Whittier Park
Park
Broadway Park
Park
York Field
Park
Adventure Park
Park
Shops (14) F
Amazon Go
Convenience Store
7-Eleven
Convenience Store
Prime Boudoir
Beauty
Delgado's Bikes Services
Bicycle
G's Cyclery & Wheels
Bicycle
Unknown Name
Department Store
Home Depot
Department Store
Frank's Bicycles
Bicycle
Unknown Name
Department Store
Sears
Department Store
Kohl's
Department Store
Target
Department Store
JCPenney
Department Store
Whitier Cyclery
Bicycle
Cruel N Revolve
Clothing
Rocket Food Mart
Convenience Store
Arco
Convenience Store
Big Lots
Department Store
7-Eleven
Convenience Store
Unknown Name
Convenience Store
The Home Depot
Home Improvement
7-Eleven
Convenience Store
Shell Select
Convenience Store
Frank's Bicycles
Bicycle
Shell Select
Convenience Store
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commute F

Of all people who commute, 1.7% take public transportation in Whittier.
Public Transit Stops (7)
Stops & Stations F
Montebello bus
Bus Stop
Montebello bus
Bus Stop
Beverly and Magnola
Bus Stop
Foothill Transit 185
Bus Stop
Foothill Transit 185
Bus Stop
Foothill Transit 274
Bus Stop
Foothill Transit 185
Bus Stop
Foothill Transit 185
Bus Stop
Foothill Transit 274
Bus Stop
Foothill Transit 185
Bus Stop
Foothill Transit 185
Bus Stop
Foothill Transit 185
Bus Stop
Foothill Transit 185
Bus Stop
Foothill Transit 185
Bus Stop
Foothill Transit 185
Bus Stop
Unknown Name
Bus Stop
Foothill Transit 274
Bus Stop
Montebello 40
Bus Stop
Foothill Transit 274
Bus Stop
Beach-Whittier
Bus Stop
Foothill Transit 185
Bus Stop
Foothill Transit 274
Bus Stop
Foothill Transit 185
Bus Stop
Foothill Transit 274
Bus Stop
Foothill Transit 185
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
1.7% F
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cost of living F

The cost of living in Whittier is 145/100 - which is 3% higher than California.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. F
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax F
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crime C+

Whittier crime rates are 3,226 per 100k, which is 13% higher than California
Property Crime
2,659 crimes per 100k C-
Violent Crime
567 crimes per 100k B
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employment A-

The median income in Whittier is $76,026 - which is 19% higher than California.
Med. Household Income
$76,026 B
Unemployment Rate
3.0% D+
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health F

There are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,
Health & Safety (17)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. B+
Unknown Name
Clinic
Unknown Name
Clinic
Unknown Name
Clinic
Los Angeles County Fire Department Station #28
Fire Station
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Unknown Name
Pharmacy
The Neurology Group
Doctor
Whitter Hospital Medical Center
Hospital
Rite Aid
Pharmacy
Wells Medical Office Building
Clinic
PIH Health Whittier Hospital
Hospital
Unknown Name
Clinic
Unknown Name
Clinic
Los Angeles County Fire Department Station #59
Fire Station
Los Angeles County Fire Department Station #17
Fire Station
Walgreens
Pharmacy
PIH Urgent Care Center
Clinic
Los Angeles County Fire Department Station #96
Fire Station
Los Angeles County Fire Department Station #91
Fire Station
Los Angeles County Fire Department Station #15
Fire Station
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Walgreens
Pharmacy
PIH Health
Clinic
Rite Aid
Pharmacy
Rite Aid
Pharmacy
Air Quality
Median Air Quality F
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housing C-

Whittier home prices are $598,000 - which is 46% higher than California
Home Price
$598,000 A+
Home Appreciation Rate
23% A-
Home Affordability
7.9x (home price to income ratio) F
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schools C

The Whittier graduation rate is 82% - which is 3% higher than California
School Test Scores
45%
High School Grad. Rates
82% C
Elementary Schools (52) B-
Ocean View Elementary
Mulberry Tree Preschool
Lad N Lassie Preschool
Lydia Jackson Elementary
East Whittier Middle
Broadoaks School Of Whittier College
Laurel Elementary
Evergreen Elementary
Whittier Friends School
Lou Henry Hoover Elementary
St Mary Of The Assumption School
Mulberry Elementary
Shepherd Center Pre School
Faith Lutheran Church & School
Hadley School
Ceres Elementary
Lake Marie Elementary
Plymouth Christian School
Longfellow Elementary
Orchard Dale Elementary
Howard J. Mckibben Elementary
Murphy Ranch Elementary
Christian Sorensen Elementary
Hillview Middle
Leffingwell Elementary
High Schools (9) F
La Serna High
California High
Whittier High
Frontier High (Continuation)
Sierra Vista High (Alternative)
St Paul High School
El Camino High (Continuation)
Family Life Center Christian Academy
Pioneer High
Tri-Cities Rop
Bright Academy
Whittier Christian High School
Los Altos High
Palm Canyon
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ratings D+

Whittier has an overall rating of 56% from 11 reviews.
User Reviews (1)
From AreaVibes D-
User Surveys (10)
From AreaVibes B
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Whittier Area Facts

  • Whittier has a Livability Score of 55/100, which is considered below average
  • Whittier crime rates are 13% higher than the California average
  • Cost of living in Whittier is 3% higher than the California average

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Whittier, California - An Historic Suburbia 2.5 rating By Anonymous ( Jul 23, 2010) Home to Whittier College and once-home to President Richard Nixon, Whittier, California, is a run-of-the-mill southern California suburb with some colorful. I visited there on business a number of times, and there are notable landmarks (but nothing too famous), average restaurant ...Read More s (some good, some bad), and average entertainment (driving into Los Angeles is a better bet). If you're looking for something historical, the Pio Pico house is not to be missed - Pio Pico was the last Mexican governor of California - and the house and grounds are quite lovely. A number of movies have also been filmed in the city of Whittier, and you might recognize the Whittier High School from the Back to the Future series.

You'll definitely need a car to get around the city, but aside from historic places and the college, your next best activity in Whittier is probably to get some food. The restaurants near Whittier College are best, particularly the pizza joints. However, Whittier is only 12 miles southeast of Los Angeles, so it is easy to get to Dodgers games, Disneyland, Hollywood restaurants, and other famous LA activities. Read Less
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F Amenities

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

Parks

Unknown Name
Michigan Park
Unknown Name
William Penn Park
Unknown Name
Laurel Park
Friends Park
Unknown Name

Entertainment

Unknown Name
Unknown Name
Memorial Stadium
Theatre entrance
Whittier Village Cinemas
Unknown Name
Vic Lopez Auditorium
Parnell Storybook Zoo

Food & Drink

Frugus Yogert
Dunkin'
El Pollo Loco
Tacos Baja
Taco Bell
Pizza Hut Express
Rick's Drive In & Out
Uptown Liquor

B- Commute

Is public transit available in Whittier? Of all people who commute, 1.7% take public transportation in Whittier.
Drive to Work
81%

4% higher than the US average

Take Public Transit
2%

3% lower than the US average

Walk to Work
2%

1% lower than the US average

F Cost of Living

What is the cost of living in Whittier? The cost of living in Whittier is 145/100 - which is 3% higher than California.
Whittier
145

45% more expensive than average

California
141

41% more expensive than average

United States
100

National cost of living index

C+ Crime

What is the crime rate in Whittier? Whittier crime rates are 3,226, which are 13% higher than California
Total Crime
3,226 per 100k people

39% higher than the US average

Chance of being a victim
1 in 31

39% higher than the US average

Year-over-year crime
47%

Year over year crime is up

A- Employment

What is the median income in Whittier? The median income in Whittier is $76,026 which is 19% higher than California.
Median household income
$76,02637% higher than the US average
Income per capita
$31,4215% higher than the US average
Unemployment rate
3%

36% lower than the US average

A- Health & Safety

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

Hospitals

PIH Health Whittier Hospital
Whitter Hospital Medical Center

Pharmacies

Walgreens
Walgreens
Rite Aid

Doctors

The Neurology Group

C- Housing

What are Whittier home prices? Whittier home prices are $598,000 - which is 46% higher than California
Median home value
$598,000224% higher than the US average
Median rent price
$1,40748% higher than the US average
Home Ownership
58%

9% lower than the US average

C Schools

Does Whittier have good schools? The Whittier graduation rate is 82% - which is 3% higher than California
High school grad. rates
82%

1% lower than the US average

School test scores
45%

6% lower than the US average

Student teacher ratio
22:1

38% higher than the US average

D+ User Ratings

Is Whittier a good place to live? Whittier has an overall rating of 56% from 11 reviews.
Overall user rating
56%

11 total ratings

User reviews rating
50%

1 total reviews

User surveys rating
72%

10 total surveys

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