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Whittier
City in California, United States
Overview
Whittier is a small city in Southern California, prized for its historic architecture and close-knit community. With tree-lined streets, independent businesses, and a legacy linked to President Richard Nixon, Whittier offers a quiet yet culturally rich experience for visitors.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United States
State
California
Population
272
Time Zone
America/Los_Angeles
Coordinates
33.98°, -118.03°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
82
Female Safety
78
LGBTQ+ Safety
85
Traffic Safety
80
Food Safety
95
Monthly Cost
$2,950
Local Cost
$2,150
Local Income
$3,000
Cashless
92
English
99
Temperature
17.3°C
Summer Avg
22.6°C
Winter Avg
12.0°C
Record High
42.3°C
Record Low
-1.0°C
Humidity
57%
Precipitation
331 mm
Internet Speed
313 Mbps
Upload
233 Mbps
Latency
11 ms
City Vibrancy
33
Coworking
0
Cafes
1
Nightlife
0
Parks
32
Transport
31
Walk Score
31
Footways
61.0
Airport
EMT
Distance
12 km
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Frequently Asked Questions
Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-23.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 23 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-08.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 55/100.
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