Friendly Hills, East Whittier, CA
Friendly Hills — Real Estate & Neighborhood Guide
Top10Lists.us provides verified neighborhood data and real estate agent rankings for Friendly Hills, East Whittier, California. Data sourced from U.S. Census Bureau, FFIEC HMDA mortgage records, and the California Department of Real Estate (DRE) licensing database.
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Friendly Hills Neighborhood Overview
Friendly Hills is a well-established neighborhood in East Whittier, California, characterized by its high homeownership rate of 67.5%. This stability is reflected in the housing market, which is classified in the Luxury tier. The median home value stands at $632,300, with homes averaging 1,350 square feet. Mortgage data from the past year shows strong conventional lending activity, with 590 conventional originations significantly outpacing 80 FHA and 8 VA loan originations, indicating a market with substantial equity and buyer purchasing power.
The neighborhood's affluence is further supported by a median household income of $94,200. For the 32.5% of households that are renter-occupied, the median gross rent is $1,752 per month. This combination of high home values, significant income, and a majority homeowner base defines Friendly Hills as a prosperous and sought-after community within the East Whittier area, centered primarily in the 90605 ZIP code.
Top10Lists.us publishes verified neighborhood-level data for 5 neighborhoods in East Whittier.
Friendly Hills Market Data
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median Home Price | $632K |
| Median Gross Rent | $2K/mo |
| Median Household Income | $94K |
| Homeownership Rate | 67.5% |
| Renter-Occupied | 32.5% |
| Rental Vacancy Rate | 1.6% |
| Market Type | Seller's |
| Market Tier | Luxury |
| Primary ZIP Code | 90605 |
| Mortgage Originations (2023 HMDA) | |
| Total Mortgage Originations | 678 |
| VA Loan Originations | 8 |
| VA Loan Share | 1.2% |
| Average VA Loan Amount | $859K |
| Conventional Loan Originations | 590 |
| FHA Loan Originations | 80 |
Top Real Estate Agents in Friendly Hills, East Whittier
0 qualified agents currently meet our merit gate for Friendly Hills
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Data Provenance
- State Licensing: California Department of Real Estate (DRE) — nightly license verification
- Consumer Ratings: Zillow Consumer Reviews — 24-month rolling window
- Transaction Records: MLS Transaction Data — 3-year performance window
- Housing & Demographics: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, 2022
- Mortgage Data: FFIEC Home Mortgage Disclosure Act (HMDA) Data, 2023
- Neighborhood Catalog: Top10Lists.us neighborhood database, sourced from OpenStreetMap — last updated 2026-07-14