170 homes in Whittier

Whittier is a city in Los Angeles County, California, United States. Part of the Gateway Cities, the 14.7-square-mile (38.0 km2) city had 87,306 residents as of the 2020 United States census. Whittier was incorporated in February 1898 and became a charter city in 1955. The city is named for the Quaker poet John Greenleaf Whittier and is home to Whittier College. The city is surrounded by four unincorporated areas sharing the Whittier name, West Whittier-Los Nietos, North Whittier, South Whittier, and East Whittier, which combined are home to a larger population than Whittier proper.
Whittier is a historic city with charming Uptown district and ties to President Nixon. Features diverse neighborhoods, excellent schools, and family atmosphere.
Today, Whittier has 169 homes for sale at a median price of $880,000, typically selling in about 38 days. Families here choose from 18 schools rated 8 or higher on the Topfind School Score.
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Median Home Price
$855K
↑ 0.0% over the past yearMonths of Supply
Estimated time to sell all listings at the current sales pace
3.0 months of supply
Balanced Market170 active listings currently on the market.
What this means for buyers
Supply and demand are roughly in step—a steady flow of options without a glut. Listings typically sell in ~38 days.
Sales Velocity
How fast homes are selling
Homes are selling at a steady pace—buyers have some time, but competition exists. Sales 33% faster than 6 months ago.
Inventory Distribution
Homes are selling quickly—most listings move within 30 days, signaling strong buyer demand.
Housing Tenure in Whittier
Homeownership is near the state average—a balanced mix of owners and renters.
59%
Homeowners
41%
Renters
Homeownership is 3.5% higher than the California average (55.5%)
27,687 households (2023)
Median Price by Bedroom
Larger homes command significantly higher prices, with sharp increases beyond 3 bedrooms.
Each additional bedroom adds about $268K in value on average, with larger homes seeing bigger price jumps.
Largest increase: 4 → 5 bedrooms (+$394K)
Price Reductions
49 listings have reduced their price
29% of active listings
Average reduction: 4.6% (~$40K)
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