Living in South Whittier, CA
Suburb in California
South Whittier is a suburb in California, home to about 55,000 people, with 12.8 million living within 31 mi. Day to day, there is some transit, though many people drive. Life moves at a very fast pace, and homes are mostly houses.
Is South Whittier a good place to live? Pros and cons
👍 Pros
- Strong healthcare: 33 top-rated (4–5★) hospitals within 31 mi
- Easy flying: LGB is 11 mi away
- Lots of culture: museums, zoos and attractions nearby
- Family-friendly: playgrounds, family attractions and plenty of households with kids
👎 Cons
- Few dog parks: 6 within 9 mi
- Pricey housing: a typical 3-bedroom home is about $733k, and rent is $3,300 a month
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Key facts
Living in South Whittier: common questions
What is the cost of living in South Whittier?
A typical 3-bedroom home is worth about $733k, and a 3-bedroom rents for about $3,300 a month including utilities. Overall living costs are above the US average (index 114, where the US is 100).
What are taxes like in South Whittier?
California collects about $3,279 in state income tax per resident, and homeowners here pay about 0.62% of their home's value in property tax each year.
Is South Whittier safe?
South Whittier isn't in the FBI's 2019 city crime table, so Best Life Fit Me counts its safety as average.
What is the weather like in South Whittier?
South Whittier is warm all year: winter days average around 69°F and summer days around 83°F.
Does South Whittier get natural disasters?
Natural disaster risk is moderate, mainly from earthquakes and flooding: 15 federally declared disasters have hit the county since 2000, and FEMA expects about 0.67 deaths or injuries per 100,000 residents a year.
What is the nearest major airport to South Whittier?
The nearest major airport is LGB, about 11 mi away.
How South Whittier scores
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