Whittier, CA

South Whittier

Neighborhood Overview

Buy:
$175K - $2.15M
For Sale on Trulia:
56 homes
Rent:
$1.25K - $6.15K
For Rent on Trulia:
103 homes
To Downtown Los Angeles:
69 minutes
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What Locals Say about South Whittier

At least 294 Trulia users voted on each feature.

  • 85 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 84 % Say car is needed

  • 77 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 74 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 71 % Say parking is easy

  • 67 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 65 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

  • 59 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 58 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 55 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 55 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 53 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 53 % Say kids play outside

  • 51 % Say it's quiet

  • 43 % Say there's wildlife

  • 20 % Say there are community events

Sourced by Trulia users. Learn more about our methodology.
  • Autumn Tovar
    "There are some transient and gang activity, like any city. But in general it’s a great area and there’s an actual sense of community here. There’s a reason why people stay."
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  • Jose Paz Ramirez Martinez
    "Park has family gatherings kid outside cycling people walking to the plaza near by also lots of people walking there dogs "
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  • Retrojka
    "People don't use cones on the street to save parking. The only downside is the apartments and people have to many cars. I'm one house hold. "
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  • S7y6p8cbdm
    "A lot of people have dogs that bark a lot. Keep small dogs indoors because of raccoons or coyotes. But there’s good dog parks. A lot of safe space to walk "
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  • B.cruz101010
    "Farmers markets, & pop up events and local swap meets! We also have lots of events in the parks for family nights & summer night events! Holiday events as well in the local parks! "
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  • Gallimorec
    "I work in La Mirada about 8 minutes from home and 5 minutes from my kids school. Great place to live. "
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  • Riverbabe1990
    "Lots of homeless people roaming up & down Bentongrove. We live on the this street. Wish we would have known. They dig through our trash cans on trash day."
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  • Jose Paz Ramirez Martinez
    "I lived here for 5 years my kids could walk to school and back it’s well maintained very good are to live "
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  • Gallimorec
    "Lots of grass. Plenty of walking space and interactions with other pet owners. Plenty of dog parks and walking paths. "
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  • Phillippe Pena
    "Gangs in the block, homeless in the area , so unsafe neighborhood police go often , gun shots late at night and you can’t leave packages outside your door Avoid this block "
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  • Rizkat
    "Working class neighborhood. No major crime but some porch pirates and vandalism. Mostly renters with a few owners sprinkled in."
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  • Trulia User
    "It’s a great place to live, especially if you have children. All neighbors are respectful to one another. Our family love to live in Whittier . If you have the opportunity come and see for yourself."
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  • Trulia User
    "Many parks, and any and every store within 2 miles, including Costco and SAMs club. There is a small zoo and plenty of hiking. "
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  • Trulia User
    "Dogs are pretty common in the neighborhood so people are pretty kind about barking. Most of the houses in this area have good sized yards."
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  • Trulia User
    "Great place to live and raise a family the very safe and comfortable here. Whittier is my hometown. "
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  • Jazmine G. .
    "Walk against Crime in August Christmas events with Santa at the local parks Summer Park Music Events Parnell Park has food vendors/trucks on certain days "
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  • Maria R.
    "I have lived in neighborhood for 6 years, now, nice neighborly people live here. Great parks, & things to do plenty outdoors. "
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  • Ocean49087
    "Sidewalks are good , and all dogs are keep inside their owners houses. There are trees and some shade for walk "
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  • Blanca B.
    "it's safe to walk at night with your kids and your dog . no crime o bad people walking or fighting "
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  • Emily
    "There are sidewalks and big parks nearby. Everyone has dogs and most are respectful. A few are guard dogs that are aggressive but stay in their yard."
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  • Karla A.
    "My neighborhood is a very latino family community. Whittier has it’s wonderful history and there are kind people here."
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  • Monique R.
    "I lived here for 20 years and it’s pretty quiet for the most part. Safe to walk around and people are pretty to themselves. "
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  • Alexis M.
    "Great family neighborhood, nice restaurant and shops. Good place to raise a family. Friendly neighbors and good community Atmosphere. "
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  • Sailorkeily13
    "It’s a very friendly neighborhood, I work here as well and the community is very open to people with mental disabilities "
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  • Caleb M.
    "great neighbouring with good people. have always enjoyed walking in the evening and it's very safe and lovely "
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  • Christian S.
    "not friendly. lots of gangs and meth junkies on the streets. becareful when out at night!! However there is an industrial area full of warehouses hiring all the time. "
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  • Marc M.
    "I just moved from Michigan and am renting a room. So far everyone I met is friendly. I live in a quiet neighborhood. Closer to the main streets it's a little noiser but nothing too annoying. Cozy suburb with many things close by "
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  • Zina
    "I was just visiting a friend for a week and I loved the neighborhood and the city to it was a very friendly everyone just watch out for each other "
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  • Christian S.
    "Lot of jobs here because there is an industrial area that has high demand. Not much else I can think of"
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  • Souriyasackling
    "Beautiful place for the live life and the price is great for investment in the future and business building equity is spot for good service "
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  • Souriyasackling
    "Love this place and I gotta building my own house for service here. All parent meeting with your children will be in Whittier Communities "
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  • Snowangelchi
    "We have many dog walkers where I live everyone waves and say hello we also have a track where the dogs are welcome "
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  • Buckfvr52
    "My neighborhood is mostly middle age to Senior, very few young children. Mild traffic in the neighborhood. "
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  • Michelle S.
    "nice quiet area and not too many cars parked on the street. Lived in this neighborhood for 11 years "
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  • grumpy old man
    "Community events??? Not really.. people tend to mind their own business unless your a crackhead thief or beat your spouse.. people are also friendly sometimes festive during holidays.. "
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  • Emma G.
    "Schools need a lot of work. Cars drive too fast and the area has a lot of businesses across from houses so a lot of traffic and it makes it hard to get into our driveway. Convenience of having a lot of stores nearby. "
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  • Jordan F.
    "Dog owners wouldn’t like the fact that for the most part pets are not allowed near or around the area I live "
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  • Madison
    "I grew up here and it’s common knowledge that the best public schools consist of Murphy Ranch (elementary), Granada (junior high), and La Serna (high school). They test better, provide more opportunities, and are just an overall better environment."
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  • Natashalipps
    "My husband works in Buena Park & I work from home. My husband usually takes La Mirada Blvd to beach then straight down. He leaves at 4:30am so no traffic. "
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  • Victoragarate
    "There are buses to get around but everyone has a car here. People do walk but more like for exercise or to walk dogs "
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