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Whittier, CA

Population: 86,630

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Whittier has a Livability Score of 65_/100, which is considered below average
Whittier crime rates are 11% lower than the California average
Cost of living in Whittier is 1% higher than the California average
Whittier real estate prices are 12% higher than the California average
Rental prices in Whittier are 6% lower than the California average

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50%Family friendly 50%Public transit is accessible 75%Walkable to grocery stores 75%Yards are well-kept 75%Lots of parks 25%Walkable to restaurants 50%Friendly neighbors 50%Safe at night 50%Pet friendly 75%Streets have sidewalks 50%A quiet area 50%Sense of community

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Whittier Demographics

Population86,630 Median Age36.4 Have Kids (under 18)47%

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Top Rated Schools in Whittier

Name	Grades	Students	Proficiency
Murphy Ranch Elementary	KG - 5	566	69%
Leffingwell Elementary	KG - 5	652	60%
La Serna High	9 - 12	2,940	56%
Ocean View Elementary	KG - 5	795	50%
East Whittier Middle School	6 - 8	1,287	43%
Jordan Elementary	KG - 6	407	41%
Whittier High	9 - 12	2,164	39%
Mill Elementary	KG - 5	455	37%

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Whittier, California - An Historic Suburbia

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Attractions6/10

Community5/10

Nightlife4/10

Dining4/10

Shopping4/10

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 restaurants (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.

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Source: The Whittier, CA data and statistics displayed above are derived from the 2016 United States Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS).