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South Whittier, California: crime rate and local statistics
Median household income is $100,800 and the median home value is $708,300. About 55,650 people live in South Whittier.
Last updated . Crime: FBI 2021-2025. Income and housing: Census ACS 2020-2024. Road work: October 11, 2026.
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What is the crime rate in South Whittier?
South Whittier is an unincorporated community (a Census-designated place), so it has no city police department of its own; crime here is reported by county agencies and counted on the county page.
How does South Whittier compare with California?
The median household income in South Whittier is $100,800, close to the California median ($99,122). Owner-occupied homes have a median value of $708,300, and half of renters pay more than $1,908 a month. About 55,650 people live on 5 square miles of land, roughly 10,425 per square mile. The city lies in Los Angeles County.
| Census ACS 2020-2024 | South Whittier | California | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 55,650 | 39,287,377 | 334,922,499 |
| Median household income | $100,800 | $99,122 | $80,734 |
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $708,300 | $734,700 | $332,700 |
| Median gross rent | $1,908 | $2,036 | $1,413 |
| Unemployment rate (2020-2024 average) | 4.7% | 6.6% | 5.2% |
| People below the poverty line | 10.6% | 12.0% | 12.5% |
| Adults 25+ with a bachelor's degree or higher | 17.8% | 37.1% | 35.7% |
| Homeowner households | 64.7% | 55.9% | 65.2% |
| Median age | 36.3 | 37.9 | 38.9 |
What environmental sites and hazards are in South Whittier?
On FEMA's National Risk Index, Los Angeles County has an overall natural-hazard risk rating of “Very High”. Among the hazards we show, the highest-rated are wildfire (Very High), river flooding (Very High), earthquakes (Very High) and tornadoes (Relatively High). The index compares counties with each other and also weighs how vulnerable and resilient a community is, so it is a long-run estimate, not a forecast.
Is there road construction in South Whittier?
No highway work zones were listed in South Whittier city limits in the October 11, 2026 state feed. Some states publish only part of their road work in open feeds, so check the state's 511 site before you travel. The map's layer refreshes every morning.
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How many schools, nursing homes and parks are in or near South Whittier?
Inside the city limits there are 12 public schools (2024-25) and 2 private schools (2023-24). Within about 15 miles: 5 state parks or recreation areas: Bolsa Chica State Beach, Los Angeles State Historic Park, Pío Pico State Historic Park, Rio de Los Angeles State Park and Watts Towers of Simon Rodia State Historic Park.
Gun shops, liquor stores and Planned Parenthood in South Whittier
Gun shops
No gun shops or licensed gun dealers are on the map inside the South Whittier city limits.
Liquor stores
9 liquor stores are on the map inside the South Whittier city limits: Cordial Liquor (Whittier), Global Liquor (Whittier), Happy Liquor (Whittier), Jug Liquor (Whittier), Rodeo Liquor (Whittier), Samy's Liquor (Whittier), Tic Tac Liquor (Whittier), Turf Liquor Mart INC (Whittier) and 1 more.
Planned Parenthood
There is no Planned Parenthood health center inside the South Whittier city limits on the map.
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Sources: ATF licensee list (Sept 2026); state liquor licence lists, OpenStreetMap and Overture Maps (non-official); HHS Title X directory and CMS NPPES.
Common questions
What is the median household income in South Whittier?
$100,800 (Census American Community Survey, 2020-2024), compared with $99,122 for California.
How much do homes cost in South Whittier?
The median value of owner-occupied homes is $708,300 (Census ACS 2020-2024), against $734,700 statewide.
What natural hazards affect South Whittier?
On FEMA's National Risk Index, Los Angeles County has an overall natural-hazard risk rating of “Very High”. Among the hazards we show, the highest-rated are wildfire (Very High), river flooding (Very High), earthquakes (Very High) and tornadoes (Relatively High).
Nearby cities
Whittier, CA (2 mi) · Norwalk, CA (3 mi) · La Habra, CA (5 mi) · Pico Rivera, CA (5 mi) · Buena Park, CA (5 mi) · Hacienda Heights, CA (5 mi)
More: California statewide numbers · county page: Los Angeles County · Sex-offender registry search (NSOPW)
Where do these numbers come from?
- Crime: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting, agency counts 2021-2025 (Return A); state and national rates: FBI estimated crimes.
- Income, housing, education: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year, table B19013 (median household income) and related tables, for the Census place South Whittier CDP.
- Land area: Census 2024 Gazetteer. Hazards: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (December 2025), county scores (county level).
- Superfund: U.S. EPA, Superfund site boundaries and NPL status (October 2026). Dams: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, National Inventory of Dams (public map service, October 2026).
- Work zones: State departments of transportation, via the U.S. DOT Work Zone Data Exchange (WZDx) and state 511 feeds; refreshed every morning (snapshot October 11, 2026).
- Schools: National Center for Education Statistics, EDGE public school locations 2024-25; budgets: U.S. Census Bureau, Annual Survey of School System Finances, fiscal year 2024; National Center for Education Statistics, EDGE Private School geocodes (Private School Survey 2023-24). Nursing homes: U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Nursing Home Provider Information and Penalties (September 2026).
- Parks: USGS Protected Areas Database of the U.S. (PAD-US 4.1); state park agencies' open data (CA, NY, PA, TN, TX, FL, NJ, KY, HI, UT, MT and others); OpenStreetMap contributors for some hours, phones, fees and camping; U.S. National Park Service: unit boundaries (Land Resources Division), Acreage Report (Sept 30, 2026), park pages on nps.gov (hours, fees), Visitor Use Statistics (2025).
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