Placentia, CA vs Whittier, CA
Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.
Score Snapshot
No universal winner
Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.
Placentia
62.2
#1868 nationally
Whittier
61.9
#1886 nationally
Placentia leads in crime level (9.8 vs 13.4). Whittier leads in walk score (64 vs 50). Placentia leads in median household income ($106,155 vs $89,686).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Placentia, CA | Whittier, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 62.2 (#1868) | 61.9 (#1886) |
| Population | 52,192 | 84,143 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,113,465 | $826,386 |
| Median Household Income | $106,155 | $89,686 |
| Average Commute | 30.1 min | 33 min |
| Walk Score | 50 | 64 |
| Crime Level | 9.8 | 13.4 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 174 | 165 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+2.6 | D+32.9 |
D-
62.2 Score
Placentia, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$1,113,465
Population
52,192
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
50
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D-
61.9 Score
Whittier, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$826,386
Population
84,143
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
64
Pacific
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