Whittier, California Rental Market Trends

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Any shifts in rent prices brought forth by the COVID-19 pandemic are not yet reflected in the statistics on this page. Please bear this in mind when referencing the data below, as it may not accurately describe the current context of the Whittier, California rental market.

Whittier, California

Average Apartment Rent

$2,644

Y-o-Y Change in Average
Apartment Rent

8.5%

As of November 2024

Compared to a year ago, Whittier, California apartments have recorded a 8.5% rent increase.

Whittier, California Average apartment rent trend

Median Rent Nov 2021 Mar 2022 Jul 2022 Nov 2022 Mar 2023 Jul 2023 Nov 2023 Mar 2024 Jul 2024 Nov 2024
Whittier $2,038 $2,098 $2,156 $2,248 $2,242 $2,280 $2,437 $2,512 $2,545 $2,644
National $1,596 $1,635 $1,708 $1,726 $1,714 $1,739 $1,733 $1,727 $1,752 $1,748
Whittier
National
Nov 2021
$2,038
$1,596
Mar 2022
$2,098
$1,635
Jul 2022
$2,156
$1,708
Nov 2022
$2,248
$1,726
Mar 2023
$2,242
$1,714
Jul 2023
$2,280
$1,739
Nov 2023
$2,437
$1,733
Mar 2024
$2,512
$1,727
Jul 2024
$2,545
$1,752
Nov 2024
$2,644
$1,748

Whittier, California Average Apartment Rent

Whittier, California Apartment rent ranges

Under $500
$501 - $700
$701 - $1000
$1,000 - $1,500
$1,500 - $2,000
Over $2,000

At 80.51%, apartments priced Over $2,000 represent the bulk of Whittier, California rentals, while condos priced $1,000 - $1,500 hold the lowest share of the market – 2.82%.

Whittier, California Housing tenure**

Renter occupied housing units 11,890
Owner occupied housing units 15,599

Renters take up 43% of Whittier, California real estate, occupying a total of 11,890 units, while homeowners live in 15,599 properties.

Median number of rooms of renter-occupied housing units**

3.9

Renter median household income**

$61,277

Average household size of renter-occupied housing units**

2.97

Rental vacancy rate**

3.9%

Whittier, California Renter-occupied housing units by no. of bedrooms**

No bedrooms 1,116
1 bed 3,487
2 beds 4,765
3 beds 1,960
4 beds 436
5 or more beds 126

There are 4,765 rentals in Whittier, California with 2 beds making up the highest share of the market, at 40%. Units with 5 or more beds, on the other hand, hold the lowest percentage (1%), amounting to 126 units. Overall, the median number of rooms in Whittier, California homes for rent is 3.9.

Whittier, California Renter-occupied units by age of householder**

15 - 24 years 510
25 - 34 years 2,177
35 - 44 years 2,943
45 - 54 years 2,369
55 - 59 years 1,181
60 - 64 years 748
65 - 74 years 1,116
75 - 84 years 681
85 years and over 165

Most condos for rent in Whittier, California are occupied by residents in the 35 - 44 years age group (25%), followed by those in the 45 - 54 years age group (20%). At the same time, people in the 85 years and over age group make up the lowest share of the local rental market – 1%.

Whittier, California Renter-occupied housing units by family type**

Family households 7,524
Non-Family Households 4,366

Whittier, California Renter-occupied housing units by the presence of own children**

With related children of the householder under 18 4,550
No related children of the householder under 18 7,340

A total of 7,524 apartments for rent in Whittier, California, or 63% of all rentals are family households. Additionally, 38% of rental homes include children under the age of 18 – that’s 4,550 units. All in all, the median size of a renter-occupied household in Whittier, California is 2.97.

Whittier, California Renter-occupied housing units by educational attainment**

Less than high school graduate 1,439
High school graduate (including equivalency) 3,861
Some college or associate's degree 4,402
Bachelor's degree or higher 2,188

In terms of education, renters holding bachelor degrees or higher make up 18% of the rental market. In contrast, residents with less than a high school degree reside in 12% of the homes for rent in Whittier, California.

Whittier, California Renter-occupied units by year structure built**

Built 2000 - 2009 159
Built 1990 - 1999 606
Built 1980 - 1989 915
Built 1970 - 1979 1,638
Built 1960 - 1969 1,931
Built 1950 - 1959 3,175
Built 1940 - 1949 2,386
Built 1939 or earlier 1,071

The highest share of Whittier, California apartment rentals, namely 27% or 3,175 units, were Built 1950 - 1959, followed by those Built 1940 - 1949 (20%, 2,386 units), and the ones Built 1960 - 1969 (16%, 1,931 units).

Whittier, California Renter-occupied units by year householder moved in**

Moved in 2021 or later 277
Moved in 2018 to 2020 3,193
Moved in 2010 to 2017 5,282
Moved in 2000 to 2009 2,095
Moved in 1990 to 1999 885
Moved in 1989 or earlier 158

Median year renter moved into unit 2014

Most Whittier, California renters (44%) moved in 2010 to 2017, while only 1% of them moved in 1989 or earlier. Overall, the median year renters have occupied their Whittier, California condos for rent is 2014.

Whittier, California Renter-occupied housing units by vehicles available**

No vehicle available 1,151
1 vehicle available 4,151
2 vehicles available 4,512
3 vehicles available 1,439
4 vehicles available 415
5 or more vehicles available 222

When it comes to transportation options, 38% of Whittier, California renters have 2 vehicles available per household, 35% of them have 1 vehicle available, and 12% have 3 vehicles available.

Whittier, California Means of transportation to work of householders living in renter-occupied housing units**

Car, truck, or van - drove alone 13,073
Car, truck, or van - carpooled 1,443
Public transportation (excluding taxicab) 532
Walked 164
Taxicab, motorcycle, bicycle, or other means 336
Worked at home 1,185

Whittier, California Geographical mobility in the past year for householders living in renter-occupied housing units**

Same house as 1 year ago 31,755
Moved within same county 2,603
Moved from different county within same state 234

The rental statistics on this page were compiled using data provided by our sister company, Yardi Matrix, an apartment market intelligence solution which offers comprehensive information on all Whittier, California apartment buildings 50 units or larger. Yardi Matrix covers ~80% of the U.S. metro area population, including over 80,000 properties and 15.2 million apartments across 124 U.S. markets.

*Average single-family rent calculated from point2homes.com data.

**Data sourced from U.S. Census Bureau; American Community Survey, 2022 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates

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