Neighborhood
Whittier
- A-Overall Grade
- 5
- Public SchoolsB
- Crime & SafetyC
- HousingC-
- NightlifeA+
- Good for FamiliesB+
- DiversityA
- JobsB
- WeatherC+
- Cost of LivingC+
- Health & FitnessA+
- Outdoor ActivitiesA-
- CommuteA
Real Estate
Whittier Rankings
Niche ranks thousands of neighborhoods based on key statistics from the U.S. Census and and expert insights.
Crime & Safety
Residents
Diversity
A
Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
Median Household Income
$33,642
National
$55,322Children
16%
Top Public Schools Serving Whittier
- A
Southwest Senior High School
- Minneapolis Public School District, MN
- 9-12
- 359 reviews
- B+
Armatage Elementary School
- Minneapolis Public School District, MN
- PK, K-5
- B
Dowling Elementary School
- Minneapolis Public School District, MN
- K-5
- 2 reviews
- B
Anthony Middle School
- Minneapolis Public School District, MN
- 6-8
- 1 review
- B
Windom School
- Minneapolis Public School District, MN
- PK, K-5
Top Private Schools in Whittier
Whittier Reviews
5
All Categories
Whittier strikes a good balance between walkability, location, affordability, and diversity. The area is mostly residential (mix of low-rise brownstones, duplexes and some single-family homes) but it's also surrounded by major business arteries on each side, giving the neighborhood feel at once both laid-back and vibrant. The neighborhood is highly walkable, and its location relative to the rest of the city is just about unbeatable: centrally located near Eat Street, Lyndale, Downtown, Uptown, Midtown Greenway, Wedge Co-Op, Minneapolis Art Institute, Washburn Fair Oaks Park, and the I-94/I-35 interstates.
The area feels safe, while remaining ethnically and economically diverse - it has the advantage of being an "established" neighborhood with many amenities, without having become totally gentrified yet. This gives it the charm which has been completely eroded in other dense Minneapolis neighborhoods like Uptown. Well, enjoy it before the yuppies take it over.
The area feels safe, while remaining ethnically and economically diverse - it has the advantage of being an "established" neighborhood with many amenities, without having become totally gentrified yet. This gives it the charm which has been completely eroded in other dense Minneapolis neighborhoods like Uptown. Well, enjoy it before the yuppies take it over.
I've been living in the Whittier area while I attend school, and I have mixed feelings. It's not a terrible area to live, I can easily hop on a bus to get wherever I need to go and there is Eat Street nearby with a lot of food if that's what you're into. And downtown is just a short walk away, which would be great if I had any need to go down there, haha. I can't speak much on the public schools aside from the experiences my friend has as a teacher, and it varies pending the school. Personally I would prefer to move somewhere else where I don't have to listen to screaming and fighting on occasion outside.
Living in Minneapolis has been great. I am close to school and everything I need. I have access to healthy organic options and some of the best bike trails in the state. I would highly recommend checking out Minneapolis. It has a lot to offer every age group.