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City in California, United States

Whittier

$800kMedian Home
344Days with 5+ hrs sun
77°FAvg High Temp
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View on MapPopulation86kCenter elevation367 ft
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Whittier is a city in Los Angeles County, California, United States. Part of the Gateway Cities, the 14.7-square-mile (38.0 km2) city had 87,306 residents as of the 2020 United States census. Whittier was incorporated in February 1898 and became a charter city in 1955. The city is named for the Quaker poet John Greenleaf Whittier and is home to Whittier College. The city is surrounded by four unincorporated areas sharing the Whittier name, West Whittier-Los Nietos, North Whittier, South Whittier, and East Whittier, which combined are home to a larger population than Whittier proper.Wikipedia

It stays warm for most of the year. Most rain falls in winter. True cold stays fairly limited. Rain is less frequent but tends to come in heavier bursts. Humidity stays fairly steady through the year.

Warm most of the yearMild winter temperaturesWinter rain
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Place

Where It Is

Location Context
Whittier, California
Latitude33.98°
Longitude-118.03°
Population86k
Center elevation367 ft

State Context

CaliforniaU.S. state

California is a state in the Western United States. It is bordered by Oregon to the north, the Mexican state of Baja California to the south, Nevada to the east, Arizona to the southeast, and the Pacific Ocean to the west. With a population of over 39 million across an area of 163,696 square miles (423,970 km2), it is the most populous U.S. state and the third largest by land area.Wikipedia

Income tax: 1.00% - 14.40%Avg sales tax: 8.85%Property tax: 0.69%Official school data available

About the Region

California

California includes coastal metropolitan areas, the Central Valley, mountain communities, and desert cities. The Bay Area and Los Angeles are major urban examples, but neither represents the full range of places within the state.

Coastal influence, elevation, and inland location can produce very different temperature and rainfall patterns. Housing costs, transport, and access to services vary between cities and neighborhoods. Use the city’s own figures rather than treating statewide conditions as a local forecast or budget.

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People

City Profile

Urban Feel5,845/mi²residents
Median Age38 yrs
College Educated28%bachelor's or higher
Work From Home8%of workforce
Poverty Rate9%
Practical

Housing Costs & Income

Housing
$2,295/mo
Median rent
$800k
Median home price
Rent burden31% of income
Household Income
$90k
Median annual
Daily life

Livability

Getting AroundWalkable in parts
Citywide Walk Score plus available transit and density context

Walkable in parts, but transit is limited.

Safety Score
74
Walk Score
64
School Rating
6.8/10
Internet
Fiber
82%
Cable
97%
address availability
The year

Climate Through the Year

Sunshine
344
days with 5+ hours of sun/year

Annual average of days with more than five hours of sunshine, not necessarily clear skies.

94% of the year
Avg High Temp
77°F
annual average
Humidity Pattern
Steady humidity
64% warm season / 66% cool season
Comfort Score
93/100
Excellent
Temp Swing
25°F
seasonal high-temp spread
Annual precipitation
19"
inches per year
Annual snowfall
0"
inches per year
Typical Air Quality
75
Moderate · 2024 modeled average
How To Read Comfort

Comfort combines temperature band fit, humidity fit, seasonal swing, and penalties for long stretches of extreme heat or cold. Higher scores mean the yearly pattern stays closer to an easier day-to-day climate band.

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Daylight Span (Sunrise to Sunset)
Precipitation Distribution
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Humidity Through The Year
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fairly steady humidity
Summer 64% · Winter 62% · Nov-Mar 52-70%
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Watchouts

Natural Hazard Risk

Flood Risk
minimal
FEMA classification
Poor Air Days
82 days
per year with AQI > 100
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