Whittier Housing Market Report – April 2026
Here's a look at how the Whittier, CA real estate market performed in April 2026, based on actual sold data from the MLS.
Market Snapshot
- Homes Sold: 88
- Median Sale Price: $842,500
- Average Sale Price: $901,212
- Average Price Per Sq Ft: $581
- Average Days on Market: 59
- Sale-to-List Price Ratio: 101.0%
Month-Over-Month Trends
Compared to March, the median sale price in Whittier moved 5.3% up (from $800,000 to $842,500). The number of homes sold was 35.4% up compared to the prior month (65 vs. 88). Average days on market shifted 19.2% down (73 days to 59 days).
Year-Over-Year Comparison
Compared to April 2025, the median sale price is 0.3% down (from $845,000 to $842,500). Sales volume is 4.8% up year-over-year.
What This Means
Whittier's housing market is showing some interesting spring momentum. April brought a significant jump in sales volume—up 35% from March with 88 homes sold—which suggests buyers are finally emerging from their winter hibernation. That said, year-over-year comparisons tell a more measured story: sales are only up 4.8% compared to April 2025, indicating this isn't a dramatic shift but rather the typical seasonal uptick we'd expect as weather improves and school calendars approach summer.
What's really noteworthy is the pricing dynamic. The median price hit $842,500, up 5.3% month-over-month, yet basically flat compared to last year. This suggests the market is stabilizing rather than appreciating significantly. The fact that homes are selling at 101% of list price and closing in 59 days shows solid buyer interest and reasonable inventory balance—not a bidding war market, but not a buyer's paradise either.
The active listing pool of 219 homes at a median asking price of $880,000 indicates sellers may still be testing higher prices. With single-family homes dominating 82% of the mix, Whittier remains solidly suburban and family-oriented. Overall, this is a steady, normalized spring market—neither overheated nor sluggish. Spring seasonality is doing its job, and buyers appear willing to move, though perhaps more cautiously than in previous years.
Whittier Sales by Zip Code
| Zip Code | Homes Sold | Median Price | Avg $/SqFt | Avg DOM |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 90604 | 20 | $840,000 | $559 | 73 |
| 90605 | 20 | $792,500 | $603 | 50 |
| 90601 | 18 | $850,000 | $522 | 48 |
| 90603 | 11 | $998,900 | $553 | 55 |
| 90602 | 10 | $880,000 | $618 | 60 |
| 90606 | 9 | $810,000 | $708 | 75 |
Sales by Property Type
| Property Type | Homes Sold | Median Price | Avg $/SqFt |
|---|---|---|---|
| SINGLE_FAMILY | 72 | $850,000 | $600 |
| CONDOS | 5 | $537,300 | $451 |
| MULTI_FAMILY | 5 | $1,050,000 | $469 |
| TOWNHOMES | 5 | $726,800 | $475 |
| LAND | 1 | $350,000 | N/A |
Sales by Price Range
| Price Range | Homes Sold |
|---|---|
| $300K - $399K | 2 |
| $500K - $749K | 18 |
| $750K+ | 68 |
Current Active Listings
As of this report, there are 219 active listings in Whittier with a median asking price of $880,000 and an average of 71 days on market.
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