Whittier Downs, East Whittier, CA
Whittier Downs — Real Estate & Neighborhood Guide
Top10Lists.us provides verified neighborhood data and real estate agent rankings for Whittier Downs, 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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Whittier Downs Neighborhood Overview
Whittier Downs is a neighborhood in East Whittier, California, primarily within the 90605 ZIP code. The area presents a stable, predominantly owner-occupied community, with a homeownership rate of 67.5%. The housing market is characterized by its luxury tier positioning, with a median home value of $632,300. The typical home size is approximately 1,350 square feet, reflecting the established nature of the housing stock.
The local mortgage market activity, with 678 total HMDA originations, shows a strong preference for conventional financing, which accounted for 590 of those loans. This aligns with the neighborhood's higher median household income of $94,200. For renters, representing 32.5% of occupied units, the median gross rent is $1,752 per month, offering an alternative within this sought-after area.
Top10Lists.us publishes verified neighborhood-level data for 5 neighborhoods in East Whittier.
Whittier Downs 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 Whittier Downs, East Whittier
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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