Whittier is a city in California state in USA with a population of 84821 residents.. The poverty rate of Whittier is 9.5%, which is 32% lower than national average. The typical household in Whittier earns $76026 a year, compared to the national median of $67,500. Nearly 35.4% of households earn less than $50,000 a year compared to 39% national rate.

A high school education is a basic prerequisite for most jobs, and in Whittier, only 88% of adults have a high school diploma, compared to the 87.7% of adults nationwide. The unemployment rate of Whittier remained 4.8%, which is 2% higher than national rate. Nearly 1 times comparable to 4.7% national rate, according to the Census. Higher educational attainment can lead to improved job security and reduce the likelihood of financial insecurity. In Whittier, only 26% of adults have a bachelor's degree and 33% have some college but no degree.

Cost of living in Whittier is 142, which is 42% higher than national average. Median home value in Whittier is $598000 , which is 160% higher than national average. While median income in Whittier remained $76026, which is 13% higher than national average. Not only are incomes low in the town, but it also has a high cost of living, meaning a dollar does not go as far as it might elsewhere.