Electricity rates in South Whittier, California
South Whittier, CA ranks 12 of 263 California cities for the oldest homes (median year built 1957). South Whittier, California has 55,201 residents in 15,100 households; 17.5% heat with electricity.
South Whittier is a census-designated place, a Census Bureau statistical area and not an incorporated city; the figures describe South Whittier as the Bureau draws it.
In South Whittier, CA, community choice aggregators may change the generation charge. How to compare.
South Whittier on the map
Los Angeles County, with South Whittier marked
Housing and heating in South Whittier
South Whittier, CA: 13,291 of 15,685 homes were built before 1980 and 761 in 2000 or later. South Whittier, CA has 11,937 detached houses, 2,516 homes in 5+ unit buildings and 57 mobile homes.
Age of homes in South Whittier, CA
% of homes by decade built, South Whittier, CA
- 3pre-40
- 1140s
- 4950s
- 1460s
- 870s
- 880s
- 390s
- 300s
- 110s
- 120+
Heating fuel in South Whittier, CA
| South Whittier, CA | Value | County | Gap | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Whittier, CA, median year built | 1957 | 1965 | -8 years | 247 of 263 |
| South Whittier, CA, built before 1980 | 84.7% | 71.1% | +13.6 points | 8 of 263 |
| South Whittier, CA, built 2000 or later | 4.9% | 10.6% | -5.8 points | 247 of 263 |
| South Whittier, CA, detached houses | 76.1% | 47.6% | +28.5 points | 43 of 263 |
| South Whittier, CA, apartments in 5+ unit buildings | 16.0% | 35.7% | -19.7 points | 150 of 263 |
| South Whittier, CA, mobile homes | 0.4% | 1.7% | -1.3 points | 233 of 263 |
| South Whittier, CA, renter households | 35.5% | 53.9% | -18.4 points | 173 of 263 |
| South Whittier, CA, median home value | $641,700 | $783,300 | -$141,600 | 150 of 263 |
| South Whittier, CA, median gross rent a month | $1,823 | $1,893 | -$70 | 173 of 263 |
| South Whittier, CA, people per household | 3.62 | 2.85 | +0.77 | 30 of 263 |
Who supplies South Whittier
Los Angeles County lists 7 utilities for South Whittier, CA (55,201 residents): homes pay 14.55 to 33.81 cents per kWh, about $73 to $170 a month at 503 kWh, 0.9% to 2.1% of the $98,974 South Whittier median income. Los Angeles County page.
Facts about South Whittier
- Residents of South Whittier, CA, ACS 2023
- 55,201163 of 263 California cities with 30,000+
- Median household income in South Whittier, CA
- $98,974127 of 263 of those cities
- Households in South Whittier, CA
- 15,1003.66 people each
- Owner-occupied homes in South Whittier, CA
- 64.5%9,733 owners and 5,367 renter households
- Housing units in South Whittier, CA
- 15,685585 vacant or seasonal
- Homes heated by electricity in South Whittier, CA
- 17.5%2,636 of 15,100 homes
- Land area of South Whittier, CA
- 5.3 sq mi10,341.1 people per sq mi
- Bill as share of income in South Whittier, CA
- 0.9% to 2.1%at 503 kWh a month over the $98,974 median household income
- Wind and tornado reports within 15 miles of South Whittier, CA
- 10NWS point reports 2015 to 2025, 18.1 per 100,000 residents
- Median year homes were built in South Whittier, CA
- 195713,291 of 15,685 homes (84.7%) before 1980
- Median home value and rent in South Whittier, CA
- $641,700$1,823 gross rent a month, 3.41% of value a year
Cost of living with electricity in South Whittier
South Whittier, CA: 15,100 households at $1,344 a year per home for electricity (Los Angeles County average, DOE LEAD) come to about $20.3 million, an estimate; all home energy is $1,894 a year per household.
| Group in South Whittier, CA | Households | Power per home | Power bill of the group | Share of South Whittier, CA median income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Whittier, CA, all households | 15,100 | $1,344 | $20.3 million | 1.36% |
| South Whittier, CA, homeowners | 9,733 | $1,848 | $18.0 million | 1.87% |
| South Whittier, CA, renters | 5,367 | $913 | $4.9 million | 0.92% |
Outage risk around South Whittier
South Whittier, CA, NWS reports within 15 miles of the centre, 2015 to 2025: 5 wind and 5 tornado, 18.1 per 100,000 residents of 55,201. Top gust near South Whittier, CA: 52 knots, 60 mph. Damage near South Whittier, CA: $17K.
Reports within 15 miles of South Whittier, CA
wind and tornado reports, South Whittier, CA
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| South Whittier, CA | Wind | Tornado | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Whittier, CA, 2016 | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| South Whittier, CA, 2023 | 1 | 4 | 5 |
| South Whittier, CA, 2024 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| South Whittier, CA, 2025 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
Who lives in South Whittier: income, cars, homes
In South Whittier, CA, 2,617 of 5,161 renter households pay 30% or more of income in rent; 3,104 households moved in since 2018 and 4,172 before 2000, so electric accounts turn over slowly. In South Whittier, CA, 770 households own no vehicle and 11,280 own two or more; home EV charging depends on that. Of 26,890 workers in South Whittier, CA, 2,053 work from home, 20,839 drive alone, 198 ride transit and 171 walk. South Whittier, CA homes: 10,779 have 3+ bedrooms, 1,649 none or one, median 5.2 rooms. 4,620 residents of South Whittier, CA live below the poverty line, and the median age is 35.1. In South Whittier, CA, 2,204 of 15,100 households earn under $35,000, 3,152 $35,000-$75,000, 5,836 $75,000-$150,000 and 3,908 $150,000 or more.
Household income in South Whittier, CA
| South Whittier, CA | Value | Rank in California |
|---|---|---|
| South Whittier, CA, households under $35,000 | 14.6% | 152 of 263 |
| South Whittier, CA, households $150,000 or more | 25.9% | 153 of 263 |
| South Whittier, CA, residents below poverty | 8.4% | 172 of 263 |
| South Whittier, CA, median age | 35.1 | 189 of 263 |
| South Whittier, CA, homes with 3+ bedrooms | 68.7% | 78 of 263 |
| South Whittier, CA, households without a vehicle | 5.1% | 131 of 263 |
| South Whittier, CA, households with 2+ vehicles | 74.7% | 40 of 263 |
| South Whittier, CA, workers at home | 7.6% | 210 of 263 |
| South Whittier, CA, cost-burdened renters | 50.7% | 218 of 263 |
| South Whittier, CA, moved in since 2018 | 20.6% | 248 of 263 |
| South Whittier, CA, moved in before 2000 | 27.6% | 30 of 263 |
Analyst note on South Whittier
2,636 of the 15,100 occupied homes in South Whittier, CA heat with electricity. South Whittier, CA counts 55,201 residents in 15,100 households, on 5.3 square miles. Household income in South Whittier, CA is $98,974; 9,733 of its 15,100 households own.
South Whittier, CA has 15,685 housing units, 585 of them vacant or seasonal. South Whittier, CA ranks 24 of 263 California cities for the lowest share of electric heating (17%). South Whittier, CA ranks 45 of 263 California cities with 30,000+ residents for damaging-wind and tornado reports within 15 miles (10 since 2015).
South Whittier, CA ranks 46 of 263 California cities for the fewest cost-burdened renters (50.7%).
Bill and heat pump calculator, South Whittier
Compare South Whittier with nearby cities
| City near South Whittier, CA | Distance from South Whittier | Residents | Median income | Median year built | Median home value | Storm reports within 15 miles | Work from home |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Whittier, CA (this page) | 0 mi | 55,201 | $98,974 | 1957 | $641,700 | 10 | 7.6% |
| Whittier, CA | 2.4 mi north | 85,925 (+30,724) | $92,374 (-$6,600) | 1956 (-1 yr) | $751,700 (+$110,000) | 9 (-1) | 10.9% (+3.3 pts) |
| La Mirada, CA | 2.5 mi southeast | 46,945 (-8,256) | $110,177 (+$11,203) | 1960 (+3 yr) | $763,200 (+$121,500) | 10 (+0) | 12.9% (+5.3 pts) |
| Norwalk, CA | 3.5 mi southwest | 100,713 (+45,512) | $98,709 (-$265) | 1957 (+0 yr) | $616,600 (-$25,100) | 10 (+0) | 6.7% (-1.0 pts) |
| La Habra, CA | 4.6 mi east | 62,233 (+7,032) | $98,158 (-$816) | 1968 (+11 yr) | $716,700 (+$75,000) | 8 (-2) | 12.1% (+4.4 pts) |
| Cerritos, CA | 5.0 mi southwest | 48,340 (-6,861) | $133,953 (+$34,979) | 1974 (+17 yr) | $908,600 (+$266,900) | 10 (+0) | 17.3% (+9.6 pts) |
ZIP codes in South Whittier
| ZIP area touching South Whittier, CA | Share of the ZIP's land inside South Whittier | Share of South Whittier's land in the ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| 90604 (South Whittier, CA) | 69.4% | 54.7% |
| 90605 (South Whittier, CA) | 37.5% | 44.8% |
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Questions on South Whittier
South Whittier: what is the electricity rate?
South Whittier, CA has no price of its own; its 55,201 residents are served by one of 7 utilities, and a 503 kWh month costs $73 to $170. In South Whittier, CA, community choice aggregators may change the generation charge.
South Whittier: how does it rank among California cities?
South Whittier, CA: rank 163 of 263 by its 55,201 residents, rank 127 of 263 by $98,974 median income.
South Whittier: how many homes heat with electricity?
South Whittier, CA: 2,636 of 15,100 occupied homes, 17.5%; Los Angeles County 28.5%.
South Whittier: how much income goes to electricity?
At 503 kWh a month, 0.9% to 2.1% of the $98,974 median income in South Whittier, CA.
South Whittier: damaging storms reported nearby?
10 NWS wind and tornado reports within 15 miles of the centre of South Whittier, CA, 2015 to 2025, 18.1 per 100,000 residents.
How old are the homes in South Whittier?
South Whittier, CA: median home built 1957; 13,291 of 15,685 homes (84.7%) predate 1980, 11,937 are detached and 2,516 sit in buildings of 5+ units.
How many South Whittier, CA renters struggle with rent?
2,617 of 5,161 renter households pay 30% or more of income in rent.
How many South Whittier, CA households have no car?
770 households; 11,280 have two or more.
How many people in South Whittier, CA work from home?
2,053 of 26,890 workers.