Is Whittier, CA 90602 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

Seller’s market 3 months ending August 31, 2026 · Source: Redfin

Whittier is a seller’s market. With about 3.4 months of supply and 50% of recent sales closing above the original list price, competing offers are common on well-priced homes. Buyers here often have a pre-approval in hand and a plan for the appraisal gap before touring.

Competition score70/ 100

More competitive than 74% of U.S. ZIP codes, and #349 of 1069 in the state.

Based on share sold above original list, sale-to-list ratio, months of supply and days on market for the 3 months ending August 31, 2026. See the breakdown

Months of supply3.4Under 4 months = seller’s market
Sold above original list50%Share of sales, last 3 months
Median sale-to-list99.9%Sold price ÷ list price
Median days on market36Listing to accepted offer
Median price per sq ft$557▼ −3.3% vs. last year

The Whittier housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 50% of homes in Whittier, CA 90602 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 36 days and there were 3.4 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. That’s based on 27 home sales.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking rose from 45%, homes sold faster (42 days then) and the median sale price fell 17% to $809,650. Overall, Whittier is more competitive than a year ago, so tougher for buyers.

Within Los Angeles County, homes here sell faster than in 85% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell more often over asking than in 82%. On our competition score, Whittier ranks #349 of 1,069 CA ZIP codes with enough sales (score 70 out of 100).

Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Mount Baldy 91759 (0% sold over asking) or Glendale 91210 (0% sold over asking), while Los Angeles 90057 (100% sold over asking) and Burbank 91502 (86% sold over asking) are even more competitive.

Nearby markets

Acton 93510Buyer’s market $366 /sq ftAgoura Hills 91301Balanced $584 /sq ftAlhambra 91801Seller’s market $576 /sq ftAlhambra 91803Seller’s market $620 /sq ft Browse all markets →

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Questions about Whittier real estate

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

A seller’s market: there were 3.4 months of supply in Whittier, CA 90602 in the three months ending August 31, 2026. Under four months usually favors sellers, and more than six favors buyers.

How fast do homes sell in Whittier?

The typical home went under contract in 36 days in the latest three months.

Do homes in Whittier sell over asking?

50% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 99.9% of the list price.

What are property taxes in Whittier?

About 1.15% of a home’s value a year in Los Angeles County, or roughly $4,600 on a $400,000 home.

What is the median home price in Whittier?

The median sale price was $809,650 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $557 per square foot.

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