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Compare South Whittier to Torrance

This post compares South Whittier, California to Torrance, California across various dimensions, including population, median income, median age, percentage of housing that is rental, percent of households with kids, and other demographics.

Dimension South Whittier (CDP) Torrance (city)
Population 60,000 147,190
Income (median) $37,153 $66,475
Home Value (median) $419,800 $687,900
White 48% 49%
Black 0% 2%
Asian 4% 35%
With Kids 47% 31%
Age (median) 33 41
Rentals 35% 45%

Questions and Answers:

Q: Which is more populated, South Whittier or Torrance?
A: South Whittier has a much smaller population count than Torrance: 60000 compared with 147190 total people.

Q: Do incomes tend to be higher in South Whittier or in Torrance?
A: Incomes are on average much lower in South Whittier.

Q: Are homes more expensive in South Whittier or Torrance?
A: Homes tend to be less expensive in South Whittier.

Q: Which has a higher percentage of housing rental units?
A: Torrance does. The percentage of rentals differs quite a bit: 35% for South Whittier versus 45% for Torrance.

Somewhat similar in-state cities, towns, and CDPs to South Whittier may include: Jurupa-Valley, Pico-Rivera, and Bloomington.

The statistics and analyses on this page are based on data from the U.S. Census American Community Survey.

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