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Whittier, CA vs San Dimas, CA

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Are people in San Dimas older or younger than people in Whittier?
- The Median Age in San Dimas is 5.2 years older than in Whittier.

Are housing costs cheaper in San Dimas or Whittier?
- San Dimas housing costs are 11.8% more expensive than Whittier housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, San Dimas or Whittier?
- The average commute for residents of San Dimas is 0.7 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 San Dimas?
San Dimas CA lies at the base of San Gabriel Mountain offering easy access to the Angeles National Forest while still providing city amenities like local shopping options.

 Whittier, CASan Dimas, CAUnited States
 Population  Unlock34,775329,725,481
 Median Income$80,306  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock42.638.4
 Avg. Home Price$696,300  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock9.2%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 San Dimas    7 Reviews

Over 6 years ago

The Jefferson's have Guts & we love our city even from a distance it's still close to our hearts! Peace, Love, & Light!  More

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Over 11 years ago

You probably are aware of how bad the drought is in Southern CA. Last year we only received 3 inches of rain. This is more like Texas than Southern CA. It looks like  More

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Over 12 years ago

Lori I'm assuming you could not afford the VIA VERDE neighborhood of San Dimas. I just moved into VIA VERDE and it is so peaceful! I love it! I have a beautiful green  More

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