City safety & data profile

South WhittierCA

South Whittier, CA is a 57K-resident city in Los Angeles County with a median household income of $100,800.

Los Angeles County, California. Federal health, economic, and safety indicators for South Whittier, drawn from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey, CDC PLACES, and CMS Hospital Compare. South Whittier has a population larger than 83% of the 4,640 U.S. cities Areazine tracks, and a median home value of $708,300.

Data updated 2026-07-20

57K
Population
Top 17%
By size
$100,800
Median income
$708,300
Median home
10.6%
Poverty rate

The read on South Whittier

South Whittier posts a median household income higher than 70% of U.S. cities Areazine tracks.

Top 30%
by median income, US cities

Where South Whittier income ranks nationally

Median household income vs. every place Areazine profiles (place-level ACS)

$100,800 Top 30% higher than 70% of 3,889 places Areazine profiles

$0–$20,000: 0 places Areazine profiles (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 71 places Areazine profiles (2%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 788 places Areazine profiles (20%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 1,055 places Areazine profiles (27%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 768 places Areazine profiles (20%). Below this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 515 places Areazine profiles (13%). This entry sits in this band. $120,000–$140,000: 308 places Areazine profiles (8%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 171 places Areazine profiles (4%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 92 places Areazine profiles (2%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 47 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $220,000–$240,000: 18 places Areazine profiles (0%). Above this entry. $240,000–$260,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. CA $0 $260,000 every profiled place, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (place-level) · 2024 ACS 5-year

The quick read

Reading South Whittier, CA beyond the headline numbers

South Whittier sits inside Los Angeles County, California, at roughly 33.95°N, -118.04°W. Population 57,156, $100,800 median household income. Median home value $708,300, median rent $1,908. Poverty rate 10.6%, read against that income figure since two cities on the same median can differ underneath it.

CDC PLACES: South Whittier's highest-prevalence health measure is short sleep duration at 36.3%, then obesity at 28.2%.

Sources: U.S. Census ACS, CDC PLACES, CMS Hospital Compare, plus live alerts for South Whittier from FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC. Comparison bars benchmark each metric against the national reference.

Population
57,156
South Whittier
Median Income
$100,800
+48% vs avg
Median Home Value
$708,300
+211% vs avg
Median Age
36.3
years

10-Year Trends 2013–2024

County-level trend (Los Angeles County) - South Whittier's own historical series isn't separately published by the Census Bureau, so these year-over-year figures track the surrounding county, not the city alone.

20132024
Population
9.8M-1%
Median Income
$90,112+61%
Median Home Value
$834,200+99%
Poverty Rate
13.7%-23%
Unemployment
7.3%-36%

Economics

Economics indicators for South Whittier, CA
IndicatorValue
Median Rent
$1,908/mo
Poverty Rate
10.6% -25% vs avg
Unemployment 4.7%
Bachelor's Degree+ 17.8%
Work From Home 8.1%
Public Transit 1%

Population

White 22.2%
African American 1%
Asian 7.1%

Health Profile 15 measures

Health Indicators

Short Sleep Duration
36.3%
Obesity
28.2%
Physical Inactivity
27.3%
High Blood Pressure
27.1%
Binge Drinking
16.5%
Frequent Mental Distress
16.4%
Lack of Health Insurance
15.6%
Frequent Physical Distress
14.4%
Diabetes
11.9%
Current Smoking
10.1%

Preventive Care

Dental Visit 60%
Annual Checkup 69.5%

Other Measures

Current Asthma
8.7%
Coronary Heart Disease
4.6%
Stroke
2.7%

Frequently Asked Questions 5

What is the population of South Whittier, CA? ▼
South Whittier, CA has a population of 57,156 people, located in Los Angeles County, California.
What is the median household income in South Whittier? ▼
The median household income in South Whittier, CA is $100,800 per year, per the U.S. Census ACS. The poverty rate is 10.6%.
What is the median home value in South Whittier? ▼
The median home value in South Whittier, CA is $708,300. Median rent is $1,908/month.
What are the top health concerns in South Whittier? ▼
The top health indicators in South Whittier include Short Sleep Duration (36.3%), Obesity (28.2%), Physical Inactivity (27.3%). Data from CDC PLACES.
What is the median age in South Whittier? ▼
The median age in South Whittier, CA is 36.3 years. 17.8% of residents have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Safety Context

South Whittier, CA is located in Los Angeles County, California. With a population of 57K and a $100,800 median household income, the community faces health challenges including short sleep duration and obesity. Safety alerts for the South Whittier area are monitored from federal and state agencies including FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC.

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Using South Whittier's profile

Use this as a starting research checklist, not a verdict on whether to live here.

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Population and economics (income, home value, poverty, education) are place-level U.S. Census ACS; health is CDC PLACES; hospital counts reflect facilities in and around the city.

Data Sources

All data on this page comes from official U.S. government sources. Population and economic data from the Census Bureau American Community Survey (2024 5-year estimates, place geography). Health data from the CDC PLACES program (2023). Hospital ratings from CMS Hospital Compare (2024). Climate data from NOAA. Education data from NCES. Cost of living from Bureau of Economic Analysis. Crime statistics, where referenced on Areazine, originate from the FBI Crime Data Explorer. Housing market figures referenced on Areazine come from HUD Fair Market Rents. Census economics and population are at place geography; some health and hospital indicators are reported at the county level (Los Angeles County) where that is the smallest published unit.

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