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Whittier, California by the numbers
The violent-crime rate in Whittier was 3.9 per 1,000 residents in 2025, close to the statewide rate (4.3). Its median household earns $97,201 and the median home value is $822,600. About 86,165 people live in Whittier.
Last updated . Crime: FBI 2025. Income and housing: Census ACS 2020-2024. Road work: October 11, 2026.
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What is the crime rate in Whittier?
In 2025 the Whittier Police Department reported 334 violent crimes to the FBI, which works out to 3.9 per 1,000 people. For comparison, that is close to the California rate (4.3) and 20% higher than the national rate (3.3). The department recorded 2 murders. There were also 1,666 property crimes, a rate of 19.6 per 1,000. Violent crimes rose 55% between 2022 and 2025 (215 to 334).
| Offense (2025) | Whittier count | Per 1,000 | California per 1,000 | U.S. per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent crime | 334 | 3.9 | 4.3 | 3.3 |
| Murder | 2 | 0.02 | 0.03 | 0.04 |
| Rape | 14 | 0.16 | 0.33 | 0.36 |
| Robbery | 69 | 0.81 | 0.95 | 0.49 |
| Aggravated assault | 249 | 2.9 | 3.0 | 2.4 |
| Property crime | 1,666 | 19.6 | 17.9 | 15.3 |
| Burglary | 226 | 2.7 | 2.8 | 1.9 |
| Larceny-theft | 1,149 | 13.5 | 12.0 | 11.4 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 291 | 3.4 | 3.2 | 2.0 |
How has crime in Whittier changed since 2021?
| Year | Violent crimes | Property crimes | Murders |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | not reported in full | – | – |
| 2022 | 215 | 1,382 | 2 |
| 2023 | 358 | 1,915 | 6 |
| 2024 | 410 | 1,993 | 5 |
| 2025 | 334 | 1,666 | 2 |
Most crime never reaches the police, so these are reported crimes, a floor rather than the full count. In 2024 about half of violent crimes (48%) and about 3 in 10 property crimes (31%) were reported to police (U.S. Justice Department, National Crime Victimization Survey). Rates also depend on how completely each agency reports to the FBI. City figures are the Whittier Police Department's own reports.
How does Whittier compare with California?
Households in Whittier have a median income of $97,201 (California: $99,122). Owner-occupied homes have a median value of $822,600, and half of renters pay more than $1,906 a month. About 86,165 people live on 15 square miles of land, roughly 5,882 per square mile. The city lies in Los Angeles County.
| Census ACS 2020-2024 | Whittier | California | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 86,165 | 39,287,377 | 334,922,499 |
| Median household income | $97,201 | $99,122 | $80,734 |
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $822,600 | $734,700 | $332,700 |
| Median gross rent | $1,906 | $2,036 | $1,413 |
| Unemployment rate (2020-2024 average) | 5.4% | 6.6% | 5.2% |
| People below the poverty line | 9.1% | 12.0% | 12.5% |
| Adults 25+ with a bachelor's degree or higher | 29.5% | 37.1% | 35.7% |
| Homeowner households | 57.9% | 55.9% | 65.2% |
| Median age | 38.4 | 37.9 | 38.9 |
What environmental sites and hazards are in Whittier?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates the overall natural-hazard risk for Los Angeles County as “Very High”. Of the seven hazards on our map, FEMA rates these highest: 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 Whittier?
The state DOT feed had no interstate, U.S. or state highway work zones in Whittier city limits on October 11, 2026. 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 Whittier?
Federal school lists place 18 public and 7 private schools within Whittier. 6 Medicare- or Medicaid-certified nursing homes are in the city. 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 Whittier
Gun shops
2 gun shops with a public storefront are on the map inside the Whittier city limits, plus 2 more licensed dealers without a public storefront (not shown). 2 of them are pawnshops licensed to sell guns. On the ATF list: Jum Pawn It (Whittier) and Lambert Pawn Shop (Whittier).
Liquor stores
16 liquor stores are on the map inside the Whittier city limits: Barley Ben (Whittier), Bevmo! (Whittier), Big 6 Liquor (Whittier), Bottle House Liquor (Whittier), Choice Liquor (Whittier), Fast Stop Liquor (Whittier), Happy's Liquor (Whittier), Jim's Liquor (Whittier) and 8 more.
Planned Parenthood
One Planned Parenthood health center is on the map inside the Whittier city limits: Planned Parenthood Los Angeles Jones Center (Whittier).
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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 crime rate in Whittier?
In 2025, Whittier had 3.9 violent crimes per 1,000 residents (334 reported), close to the California rate (4.3). The property-crime rate was 19.6 per 1,000 (FBI Uniform Crime Reporting).
What is the median household income in Whittier?
$97,201 (Census American Community Survey, 2020-2024), compared with $99,122 for California.
How much do homes cost in Whittier?
The median value of owner-occupied homes is $822,600 (Census ACS 2020-2024), against $734,700 statewide.
What natural hazards affect Whittier?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates the overall natural-hazard risk for Los Angeles County as “Very High”. Of the seven hazards on our map, FEMA rates these highest: wildfire (Very High), river flooding (Very High), earthquakes (Very High) and tornadoes (Relatively High).
Nearby cities
South Whittier, CA (2 mi) · Hacienda Heights, CA (3 mi) · Pico Rivera, CA (4 mi) · La Habra, CA (5 mi) · Norwalk, CA (5 mi) · Montebello, CA (6 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 Whittier city.
- 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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