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Whittier, CA vs Hemet, CA

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Are people in Hemet older or younger than people in Whittier?
- The Median Age in Hemet is 1.2 years older than in Whittier.

Are housing costs cheaper in Hemet or Whittier?
- Hemet housing costs are 43.1% less expensive than Whittier housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Hemet or Whittier?
- The average commute for residents of Hemet is 1.6 minutes longer 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 Hemet?
Hemet, California is a small city located in Riverside County known for its charming downtown district and access to golf courses like Seven Hills Golf Course or Diamond Valley Lake.

 Whittier, CAHemet, CAUnited States
 Population  Unlock88,903329,725,481
 Median Income$80,306  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock38.638.4
 Avg. Home Price$696,300  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock11.5%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 Hemet    18 Reviews

Over 2 years ago

My Aunt lived here for 19 years and we have lived here over 2 years. We love it here and I speak to many long time residents who also love it. The weather is great and  More

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Over 2 years ago

Great place for retirees and great prices to buy a home. Everything that you want is within 5 minutes and you can have horses in the city! It seems like they are  More

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Over 4 years ago

I have lived in this ****hole for most of my 36 years. Not only is the town crap but the corruption in the town is off the charts. The local police and sheriff rather  More

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