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Whittier, CA vs Hawthorne, CA

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Are people in Hawthorne older or younger than people in Whittier?
- The Median Age in Hawthorne is 4.4 years younger than in Whittier.

Are housing costs cheaper in Hawthorne or Whittier?
- Hawthorne housing costs are 16.9% more expensive than Whittier housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Hawthorne or Whittier?
- The average commute for residents of Hawthorne is 4.0 minutes shorter than it is for residents of Whittier.

Things to do in Whittier?
Whittier, California lies in Los Angeles County close to the Pacific Coast with plenty of historical sites such as Bailey House or Pennypacker Mansion for visitors to explore.

Things to do in Hawthorne?
Hawthorne, California is located in the heart of the South Bay region of Los Angeles County and provides plenty of shopping opportunities along with access to some great beaches.

 Whittier, CAHawthorne, CAUnited States
 Population  Unlock87,863329,725,481
 Median Income$80,306  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock3338.4
 Avg. Home Price$696,300  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock11.9%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time32.75  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Whittier    6 Reviews

Over 8 years ago

I have lived in Whittier for over 15 years.Whittier is a great place to live. The City Council has spent millions on street improvements especially on the entrances to  More

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The EWCSD has some really good schools. Management needs some work, but great, caring  More

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I have been a parent at St Gregory for almost 5 years now, I am extremely pleased, the teachers have gone above and beyond to educate our children to the fullest to  More

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Reviews for Hawthorne    4 Reviews

MARGARET · 

I lived there. Hawthorne is a ___hole. Crime, Drugs, Unemployment near 12% and, they can pay the police enough to stay and deal with all the crap! It has to be one of  More

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Great multi-cultural, family-oriented little enclave of Hawthorne called Wiseburn. Has a newly built middle school and a new elementary school is nearly complete. Not a  More

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Over 18 years ago

I wouldn't recomend anyone raise children here. The weather is about as mild as anywhere in the world, but the area is a little too rough for most normal people. There  More

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