Whittwood, Whittier, CA
Whittwood at a Glance
Whittwood is ranked #3 of 7 neighborhoods in Whittier with an overall score of 3.4/5. Its standout factors are safety (3.9/5, 3rd of 7 in Whittier) and schools (3.6/5). The trade-offs are public spaces (3.2/5) and curb appeal (3.3/5).
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Whittwood is an established postwar neighborhood organized around one of Whittier's main shopping centers. Single-family tract homes fill the flat interior streets, while Whittwood Town Center, Leffingwell Ranch Park and the branch library create a practical cluster of retail, recreation and community services along the edges. The housing was built across former lemon and orange land after World War II. Ranch homes on a semi-grid are the norm, with commercial uses concentrated along Whittier Boulevard and Santa Gertrudes Avenue. Interior blocks feel calmer than the main roads and retain the familiar scale of a mature midcentury suburb. Whittwood Town Center evolved from a 1950s open-air center into an enclosed mall and later back into a modern outdoor shopping complex. Target, Kohl's, JCPenney, PetSmart and CVS make it useful for ordinary errands, not just occasional shopping. The closing of the longtime Sears anchor left another chapter in a center that has repeatedly adapted to changing retail habits. Leffingwell Ranch Park offers lighted tennis, play equipment and picnic facilities, while the Whittwood Branch Library shares the site and includes public art tied to East Whittier history. The Greenway Trail extension crosses nearby Leffingwell Creek, adding a separate route for walking and biking. Whittier Boulevard is the main tradeoff. It provides immediate shopping and regional connections but carries some of the city's heaviest traffic and road noise. Homes deeper inside the neighborhood are better insulated from the corridor. Whittwood fits residents who want established single-story housing with shopping, a park and a library close by. Its ethos is convenient and community-oriented. The neighborhood is car-era suburbia, but its amenities are concentrated enough to make daily life unusually easy.
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Whittwood Amenities
Near good merchants3.4
Public Spaces3.2
Curb Appeal3.3
Overall Amenities score: 3.3
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Schools Serving Whittwood
| School Name | Type | Grades | Houseberry School Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Laurel Elementary | Primary | K-5 | |
| Mulberry Elementary | Primary | K-5 | |
| Ocean View Elementary | Primary | K-5 | |
| Orchard Dale Elementary | Primary | K-5 | |
| Scott Avenue Elementary | Primary | K-5 | |
| Leffingwell Elementary | Primary | K-5 | |
| East Whittier Middle | Middle | 6-8 | |
| Granada Middle | Middle | 6-8 | |
| Hillview Middle | Middle | 6-8 | |
| California High | High | 9-12 | |
| La Serna High | High | 9-12 | |
| Whittier High | High | 9-12 |
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Is Whittwood a good place to live?
Whittwood ranks 3rd of 7 neighborhoods in Whittier with an overall Houseberry score of 3.4 out of 5. Its strongest factors are safety (3.9/5) and schools (3.6/5). The trade-offs are public spaces (3.2/5) and curb appeal (3.3/5).
Is Whittwood safe?
Whittwood, Whittier scores 3.9 out of 5 on Houseberry's Safety Score, ranking 3rd of 7 neighborhoods in Whittier.
Which schools serve Whittwood?
Schools serving Whittwood, Whittier include Laurel Elementary (2.8/5), Mulberry Elementary (3.3/5), Ocean View Elementary (4.1/5), Orchard Dale Elementary (3.0/5) and Scott Avenue Elementary (3.0/5). 7 more schools are listed in the Schools section on this page.
What is the weather like in Whittwood?
Whittwood, Whittier receives 79% of its possible sunshine, the sunniest of Whittier's 7 neighborhoods. Summer days run 63° to 84°F and winter days 47° to 69°F, August is the warmest month and rainfall averages about 14 inches a year.
Is Whittwood walkable to shops and restaurants?
Whittwood, Whittier scores 3.4 out of 5 for nearby merchants and 3.2 out of 5 for public spaces. Its overall amenities score is 3.3 out of 5, 6th of 7 in Whittier.
What is Whittwood known for?
Whittwood, Whittier is associated with Whittwood Town Center, Leffingwell Ranch and Branch Library.
How does Whittwood compare to other Whittier neighborhoods?
Whittwood ranks 3rd of 7 neighborhoods in Whittier. It ranks 3rd of 7 in Whittier for safety (3.9/5) and scores lowest on public spaces (3.2/5). The next-ranked neighborhoods in Whittier are Uptown Whittier and Whittier Hills.
What are the downsides of living in Whittwood?
Whittwood, Whittier scores lowest on public spaces (3.2/5) and curb appeal (3.3/5).
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