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 November 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

$559/sqft

Based on all homes sold in the last 12 months.

Difference Since November 2023

+$46,666(+6.1%)

Key Takeaway

Homes in Whittier have sold for 6.1% more than they did a year ago.

Summary: The median home sold price in Whittier was $810,000 in November 2024, up 6.1% from last year, and the median price per square foot was $559.

Median Sold Price By Bedroom Count

# BEDSNov 2023Nov 2024CHANGE
1 $423K$428K
+1.2%
2 $631K$677.4K
+7.4%
3 $759.9K$802.2K
+5.6%
4 $860K$907K
+5.5%
5+ $1.1M$1.2M
+11.8%

Summary: Whittier housing prices by bedroom type for November 2024 compared to the previous year: The home price of 1 bedroom homes increased by 1.2%, 2 bedroom homes increased by 7.4%, 3 bedroom homes increased by 5.6%, 4 bedroom homes increased by 5.5%, and 5+ bedroom homes increased by 11.8%.

Median Sold Price Compared To Nearby Cities

Pico Rivera
+8.9%
La Habra
+8.5%
La Habra Heights
+6.6%
Santa Fe Springs
+6.4%
Whittier
+6.1%

Housing Supply in Whittier, CA

How many homes are available in Whittier, CA?

Number of Homes For Sale

Oct 2024Nov 2024CHANGE
301266-11.6%

Summary: The Whittier real estate market had 266 homes for sale in November 2024, a 11.6% decrease compared to October 2024.

Homes For Sale By Bedroom Count

# BEDSOct 2024Nov 2024CHANGE
1 86
-25.0%
2 4843
-10.4%
3 164138
-15.9%
4 6158
-4.9%
5+ 2021
+5.0%

Summary: The Whittier housing inventory by bedroom type for November 2024 compared to the previous month: The inventory of 1 bedroom homes decreased by 25%, 2 bedroom homes decreased by 10.4%, 3 bedroom homes decreased by 15.9%, 4 bedroom homes decreased by 4.9%, and 5+ bedroom homes increased by 5%.

Number of Homes Sold

Oct 2024Nov 2024CHANGE
8073-8.8%

Asking Price vs. Sold Price

23 Homes Were Sold
Under Asking

12 Homes Were Sold
At Asking

38 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. 52.1% of homes here sold above asking price last month.

Summary: A total of 73 homes were sold or pending in Whittier in November 2024, down by 8.8% month-over-month. Of the 73 sold homes, 32% were sold under asking, 16% were sold at asking, and 52% 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

Nov 2023Nov 2024CHANGE
26 Days24 Days-6.3%

Summary: Homes in Whittier had an average of 24 days on market in Nov 2024, down by 6.3% compared to last year.

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

51 Homes Were Sold
Under 30 Days

21 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 November 2024, 73 homes were sold in Whittier; 70% of homes were sold within 30 days, 29% of homes were sold within 30 to 90 days, and 1% 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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