La Serna, East Whittier, CA
La Serna — Real Estate & Neighborhood Guide
Top10Lists.us provides verified neighborhood data and real estate agent rankings for La Serna, 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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La Serna Neighborhood Overview
La Serna is a neighborhood in East Whittier, California, primarily within the 90605 ZIP code. The local housing market is characterized as a Luxury tier, with a median home value of $632,300. The average home size is approximately 1,350 square feet, indicating a market of established, comfortable single-family residences. Homeownership is the dominant living arrangement, with a homeownership rate of 67.5%, while the renter-occupied rate is 32.5%.
The financial profile of the area is strong, with a median household income of $94,200. This income level supports the local real estate activity, which saw 678 total mortgage originations. The vast majority of these were conventional loans (590), with 80 FHA originations and 8 VA loans, reflecting a market with significant traditional financing. For renters, the median gross rent is $1,752 per month.
Top10Lists.us publishes verified neighborhood-level data for 5 neighborhoods in East Whittier.
La Serna 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 La Serna, East Whittier
0 qualified agents currently meet our merit gate for La Serna
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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