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West Whittier-Los NietosCA

West Whittier-Los Nietos, CA is a 26K-resident city in Los Angeles County with a median household income of $111,699.

Los Angeles County, California. Federal health, economic, and safety indicators for West Whittier-Los Nietos, drawn from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey, CDC PLACES, and CMS Hospital Compare. West Whittier-Los Nietos has a population larger than 56% of the 4,640 U.S. cities Areazine tracks, and a median home value of $638,900.

Data updated 2026-07-20

26K
Population
Top 44%
By size
$111,699
Median income
$638,900
Median home
11%
Poverty rate

The read on West Whittier-Los Nietos

West Whittier-Los Nietos posts a median household income higher than 78% of U.S. cities Areazine tracks.

Top 22%
by median income, US cities

Where West Whittier-Los Nietos income ranks nationally

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

$111,699 Top 22% higher than 78% 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 West Whittier-Los Nietos, CA beyond the headline numbers

West Whittier-Los Nietos sits inside Los Angeles County, California, at roughly 33.98°N, -118.07°W. Population 25,540, $111,699 median household income. Median home value $638,900, median rent $1,913. Poverty rate 11%, read against that income figure since two cities on the same median can differ underneath it.

CDC PLACES: West Whittier-Los Nietos's highest-prevalence health measure is short sleep duration at 35.9%, then physical inactivity at 29.6%.

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

Population
25,540
West Whittier-Los Nietos
Median Income
$111,699
+64% vs avg
Median Home Value
$638,900
+181% vs avg
Median Age
37.6
years

10-Year Trends 2013–2024

County-level trend (Los Angeles County) - West Whittier-Los Nietos'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 West Whittier-Los Nietos, CA
IndicatorValue
Median Rent
$1,913/mo
Poverty Rate
11% -23% vs avg
Unemployment 4.6%
Bachelor's Degree+ 16.9%
Work From Home 8.2%
Public Transit 2%

Population

White 16.7%
African American 0.5%
Asian 3.5%

Health Profile 15 measures

Health Indicators

Short Sleep Duration
35.9%
Physical Inactivity
29.6%
Obesity
29%
High Blood Pressure
28.7%
Lack of Health Insurance
17.7%
Frequent Mental Distress
16%
Binge Drinking
15.8%
Frequent Physical Distress
15.4%
Diabetes
13.3%
Current Smoking
10.1%

Preventive Care

Dental Visit 58.9%
Annual Checkup 70%

Other Measures

Current Asthma
8.6%
Coronary Heart Disease
5.2%
Stroke
3%

Frequently Asked Questions 5

What is the population of West Whittier-Los Nietos, CA? ▼
West Whittier-Los Nietos, CA has a population of 25,540 people, located in Los Angeles County, California.
What is the median household income in West Whittier-Los Nietos? ▼
The median household income in West Whittier-Los Nietos, CA is $111,699 per year, per the U.S. Census ACS. The poverty rate is 11%.
What is the median home value in West Whittier-Los Nietos? ▼
The median home value in West Whittier-Los Nietos, CA is $638,900. Median rent is $1,913/month.
What are the top health concerns in West Whittier-Los Nietos? ▼
The top health indicators in West Whittier-Los Nietos include Short Sleep Duration (35.9%), Physical Inactivity (29.6%), Obesity (29%). Data from CDC PLACES.
What is the median age in West Whittier-Los Nietos? ▼
The median age in West Whittier-Los Nietos, CA is 37.6 years. 16.9% of residents have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Safety Context

West Whittier-Los Nietos, CA is located in Los Angeles County, California. With a population of 26K and a $111,699 median household income, the community faces health challenges including short sleep duration and physical inactivity. Safety alerts for the West Whittier-Los Nietos area are monitored from federal and state agencies including FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC.

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Using West Whittier-Los Nietos's profile

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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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