Cost of Living in West Whittier-Los Nietos, California
West Whittier-Los Nietos has a population of about 25,615. The median household income is $111,699, median gross rent is $1,913/month, and the median home value is $638,900. These figures come from 2020-2024 ACS 5-Year estimates, the latest full-coverage Census baseline for U.S. cities.
How current is this? Census city data is released with a lag because it is survey-based and designed for consistent coverage across small and large places. Use it as an official affordability baseline; current apartment listings and mortgage rates may differ.
Is West Whittier-Los Nietos expensive to live in?
Compared with the national median in this dataset, rent in West Whittier-Los Nietos is 16% above the national median and home values are 71% above the national median. Household income here is 33% above the national median. Monthly rent represents roughly 21% of the median annual household income, a rough affordability signal for renters.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in West Whittier-Los Nietos?
The median gross rent in West Whittier-Los Nietos, California is $1,913 per month in the 2020-2024 ACS 5-Year estimates.
What is the median home price in West Whittier-Los Nietos?
The median owner-occupied home value in West Whittier-Los Nietos is $638,900 in the 2020-2024 ACS 5-Year estimates.
How much do people earn in West Whittier-Los Nietos?
The median household income in West Whittier-Los Nietos is $111,699 per year in the 2020-2024 ACS 5-Year estimates.
Data source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2020-2024 ACS 5-Year Estimates. Local database last refreshed 2026-07-11.