Is Whittier, CA a buyer’s or seller’s market?

Housing Market Conditions

Neutral
Market

Seller's
Market

Gauge showing Whittier is a seller's market

Buyer's
Market

Difference Since December 2023

Since last year, Whittier has remained a Seller's Market.

Key Takeaway

Whittier is a Sellers Housing Market, which means prices tend to be higher and homes sell faster.

Housing Prices in Whittier, CA

How much do homes in Whittier, CA cost?

Median Sold Price

$810,000

$561/sqft

Based on all homes sold in the last 12 months.

Difference Since December 2023

+$41,937(+5.5%)

Key Takeaway

Homes in Whittier have sold for 5.5% more than they did a year ago.

Summary: The median home sold price in Whittier was $810,000 in December 2024, up 5.5% from last year, and the median price per square foot was $561.

Median Sold Price By Bedroom Count

# BEDSDec 2023Dec 2024CHANGE
1 $423K$454.9K
+7.6%
2 $626.2K$685K
+9.4%
3 $760K$800.6K
+5.3%
4 $850K$914K
+7.5%
5+ $1.1M$1.2M
+11.8%

Summary: Whittier housing prices by bedroom type for December 2024 compared to the previous year: The home price of 1 bedroom homes increased by 7.6%, 2 bedroom homes increased by 9.4%, 3 bedroom homes increased by 5.3%, 4 bedroom homes increased by 7.5%, and 5+ bedroom homes increased by 11.8%.

Median Sold Price Compared To Nearby Cities

Pico Rivera
+8.9%
La Habra Heights
+7.9%
La Habra
+7.6%
Whittier
+5.5%
Santa Fe Springs
+4.2%

Housing Supply in Whittier, CA

How many homes are available in Whittier, CA?

Number of Homes For Sale

Nov 2024Dec 2024CHANGE
267233-12.7%

Summary: The Whittier real estate market had 233 homes for sale in December 2024, a 12.7% decrease compared to November 2024.

Homes For Sale By Bedroom Count

# BEDSNov 2024Dec 2024CHANGE
1 65
-16.7%
2 4645
-2.2%
3 136112
-17.6%
4 5750
-12.3%
5+ 2221
-4.5%

Summary: The Whittier housing inventory by bedroom type for December 2024 compared to the previous month: The inventory of 1 bedroom homes decreased by 16.7%, 2 bedroom homes decreased by 2.2%, 3 bedroom homes decreased by 17.6%, 4 bedroom homes decreased by 12.3%, and 5+ bedroom homes decreased by 4.5%.

Number of Homes Sold

Nov 2024Dec 2024CHANGE
7464-13.5%

Asking Price vs. Sold Price

17 Homes Were Sold
Under Asking

10 Homes Were Sold
At Asking

37 Homes Were Sold
Over Asking

Asking vs Sold - buyer

Key Takeaway

If you're buying a home in Whittier, you could pay more than the asking price. 57.8% of homes here sold above asking price last month.

Summary: A total of 64 homes were sold or pending in Whittier in December 2024, down by 13.5% month-over-month. Of the 64 sold homes, 27% were sold under asking, 16% were sold at asking, and 58% were sold over asking.

Days on Market for Whittier, CA

How long does it take to sell a home in Whittier, CA?

Average Sale Time

Dec 2023Dec 2024CHANGE
23 Days26 Days+11.1%

Summary: Homes in Whittier had an average of 26 days on market in Dec 2024, up by 11.1% compared to last year.

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

41 Homes Were Sold
Under 30 Days

22 Homes Were Sold
In 30 - 90 Days

1 Home Was Sold
Over 90 Days

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

Key Takeaway

Many homes in Whittier are selling fast, if you're buying plan to act quickly.

Summary: During December 2024, 64 homes were sold in Whittier; 64% of homes were sold within 30 days, 34% of homes were sold within 30 to 90 days, and 2% of homes were sold over 90 days.

Housing Market Reports are calculated by Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on information from the MLS.

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