Living in Whittier
Whittier is a large place in California, United States, home to 87,438 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are digital natives (top 10%, #468 of 4,750), car-free households (top 13%, #474 of 3,933), city lovers (top 13%, #496 of 4,114).
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Open in NestlyzerGood to know about 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 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 | 33 | #9,914 of 11,898 | #460 of 863 | Map |
| Low-income household | 18 | #9,163 of 9,771 | #427 of 775 | Map |
| Low-income family | 19 | #7,730 of 8,006 | #505 of 709 | Map |
| Single parent | 27 | #5,900 of 6,237 | #431 of 612 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 61 | #4,170 of 9,474 | #392 of 760 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 56 | #5,536 of 9,474 | #440 of 760 | Map |
| Early retiree | 63 | #3,464 of 10,762 | #383 of 811 | Map |
| Single professional | 66 | #854 of 4,537 | #125 of 532 | Map |
| Young professional | 70 | #734 of 4,444 | #118 of 527 | Map |
| DINKS | 73 | #749 of 3,053 | #128 of 420 | Map |
| Remote worker | 54 | #4,984 of 7,271 | #267 of 648 | Map |
| Commuter | 71 | #1,729 of 6,227 | #215 of 645 | Map |
| Car-free household | 74 | #474 of 3,933 | #104 of 490 | Map |
| Student | 75 | #457 of 2,119 | #58 of 267 | Map |
| First-home buyer | 28 | #7,022 of 8,006 | #446 of 709 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 15 | #11,620 of 12,111 | #534 of 862 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | 71 | #496 of 4,114 | #93 of 506 | Map |
| Expat professional | 70 | #1,561 of 7,271 | #200 of 648 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 58 | #4,793 of 9,474 | #416 of 760 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 10 | #17,874 of 18,063 | #922 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 | 8 | #13,525 of 16,523 | #829 of 1020 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 0 | #17,892 of 18,063 | #910 of 1060 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 72 | #1,411 of 16,523 | #158 of 1020 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 77 | #800 of 21,167 | #117 of 1147 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 59 | #7,918 of 12,111 | #365 of 862 | Map |
| Coastal living | 53 | #6,004 of 6,413 | #456 of 490 | Map |
| Business owner | 68 | #2,667 of 12,111 | #287 of 862 | Map |
| Digital native | 65 | #468 of 4,750 | #66 of 551 | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- South Whittier 3 km
- West Whittier-Los Nietos 3 km
- Santa Fe Springs 6 km
- Hacienda Heights 6 km
- La Mirada 7 km
- East La Mirada 7 km
- Avocado Heights 7 km
- Montebello (California) 7 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.