Los Angeles metro, CA relocation guide
Moving to South Whittier, CA
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About South Whittier
South Whittier is an unincorporated census-designated place of about 57,000 people south of the city of Whittier (per Wikipedia, read September 24, 2026). A residential community of postwar homes, it sits near the Norwalk/Santa Fe Springs Metrolink station and is within easy reach of the 605 and 5 freeways.
Home prices in South Whittier
The median listing price in South Whittier is $815K.
Top places in South Whittier
- Parnell Park (LA County park in the CDP) and its sports fields.
- South Whittier Library (LA County branch).
- The postwar ranch-home neighborhoods.
- Norwalk/Santa Fe Springs Metrolink station (adjacent, Santa Fe Springs).
- Whittier Boulevard dining corridor (nearby, in Whittier).
- San Gabriel River bike path (nearby).
- The Shops at Santa Fe Springs (nearby).
- Nearby: Little Lake Park (Santa Fe Springs).
Commuting from South Whittier
- Freeways: I-605 (San Gabriel River) to the east; I-5 (Santa Ana) to the west.
- Transit: Metrolink Orange County and 91/Perris Valley lines at Norwalk/Santa Fe Springs station; Norwalk Transit and Montebello Bus Lines.
- Approximate drive to downtown Los Angeles: ~20–35 minutes depending on traffic (approximate; ~17 miles).
South Whittier FAQs
- What is the housing market like in South Whittier, CA?
The median listing price in South Whittier is $815K. Homes.com median list price · Homes.com · 2026-09-24 - How is the commute from South Whittier, CA?
Freeways: I-605 (San Gabriel River) to the east; I-5 (Santa Ana) to the west.
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Official town resources. School report cards via the National Center for Education Statistics.