Living in South Whittier
South Whittier is a large place in California, United States, home to 57,156 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are car-free households (top 11%, #407 of 3,933), city lovers (top 12%, #465 of 4,114), digital natives (top 12%, #544 of 4,750).
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Open in NestlyzerGood to know about South Whittier
- It is part of Greater Los Angeles, 14 km from the city centre.
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 9 h 53 min and sets around 1:47; in late June it sets around 5:06.
How South Whittier ranks
Scores run 0 to 100 against every municipality in United States. Ranks count only the places that pass each profile's minimums, so the totals differ by profile. Local data: official statistics on affordability, green space, education and family, health and elderly, jobs and economy, lifestyle and amenities, mobility and connectivity and safety and community (local or regional figures, sources on every place page) plus population and geography.
| Profile | Score | In United States | In California | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Young family | 39 | #8,492 of 11,898 | #340 of 863 | Map |
| Low-income household | 20 | #8,860 of 9,771 | #294 of 775 | Map |
| Low-income family | 26 | #7,296 of 8,006 | #318 of 709 | Map |
| Single parent | 34 | #5,392 of 6,237 | #270 of 612 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 64 | #3,111 of 9,474 | #305 of 760 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 64 | #3,219 of 9,474 | #259 of 760 | Map |
| Early retiree | 65 | #2,835 of 10,762 | #321 of 811 | Map |
| Single professional | 67 | #747 of 4,537 | #104 of 532 | Map |
| Young professional | 71 | #635 of 4,444 | #98 of 527 | Map |
| DINKS | 74 | #622 of 3,053 | #104 of 420 | Map |
| Remote worker | 56 | #4,269 of 7,271 | #179 of 648 | Map |
| Commuter | 73 | #1,129 of 6,227 | #142 of 645 | Map |
| Car-free household | 75 | #407 of 3,933 | #87 of 490 | Map |
| Student | 74 | #592 of 2,119 | #79 of 267 | Map |
| First-home buyer | 31 | #6,595 of 8,006 | #307 of 709 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 17 | #11,425 of 12,111 | #429 of 862 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | 71 | #465 of 4,114 | #85 of 506 | Map |
| Expat professional | 71 | #1,400 of 7,271 | #181 of 648 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 64 | #2,988 of 9,474 | #278 of 760 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 12 | #17,768 of 18,063 | #870 of 1060 | Map |
| Cross-border commuter | not ranked: must-have: a border within 45 km where pay is higher on the other side | – | Map | |
| Outdoor and mountain lover | 11 | #12,233 of 16,523 | #808 of 1020 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 1 | #17,781 of 18,063 | #819 of 1060 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 73 | #1,168 of 16,523 | #130 of 1020 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 76 | #986 of 21,167 | #144 of 1147 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 61 | #6,777 of 12,111 | #275 of 862 | Map |
| Coastal living | 56 | #5,626 of 6,413 | #433 of 490 | Map |
| Business owner | 70 | #2,102 of 12,111 | #209 of 862 | Map |
| Digital native | 64 | #544 of 4,750 | #79 of 551 | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- Whittier 3 km
- West Whittier-Los Nietos 4 km
- Santa Fe Springs 4 km
- La Mirada 4 km
- East La Mirada 5 km
- Norwalk (California) 7 km
- Hacienda Heights 8 km
- La Habra Heights 8 km
Data: Eurostat GISCO LAU 2024; locations EDJNet LAU centres; airports OurAirports; coastline Natural Earth. Updated 2026-10-31. Rankings are decision aids, not advice.