Neighborhood0
- Public SchoolsB
- Crime & SafetyC
- HousingC-
- NightlifeA+
- Good for FamiliesB
- DiversityA
- JobsB
- WeatherC+
- Cost of LivingC+
- Health & FitnessA+
- Outdoor ActivitiesB+
- CommuteA+
Real Estate
Median Home Value
$229,320
National
$184,700Median Rent
$871
National
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Whittier Rankings
Niche ranks thousands of neighborhoods based on key statistics from the U.S. Census and and expert insights.
Crime & Safety
Crime & Safety
C
Based on violent and property crime rates.
Residents
Diversity
A
Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
Median Household Income
$34,898
National
$55,322Families with Children
19%
Top Private Schools in Whittier
Whittier Reviews
6 reviews
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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.
Whitter is a diverse community. I feel safe and welcome. The brownstone apartments are clean and well kept. I have recently moved back to Minneapolis after living in St. Paul. I never realized how much I missed the area.
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.