$970,410Average Value$592Average Price per Sq Ft4Homes For Sale
Sought-after Whittier neighborhood with sizable lots and well-regarded schools
Situated 20 miles from downtown Los Angeles, Michigan Park is a sought-after neighborhood in Whittier due to its roomy lots. “One thing that people love here is that you can find a good lot,” says e-Homes Realtor Jordan Partida, who grew up in the area. “Many of the properties appeal to people who like to entertain, so you’ll find places with backyards with pools, wet bars or big fireplaces.” The community is sleepy and primarily residential, with tree-lined streets and manicured front lawns. It also has well-regarded schools, including a walkable elementary school. “It’s just a nice, family-oriented neighborhood,” says third-generation Realtor Paul Purunjian, born and raised in Whittier.
Mission Revival homes are a must see in the Michigan Park neighborhood of California.
East Whittier Middle School is located in Michigan Park, California.
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Early-to-mid-20th century architecture
The housing in Michigan Park is entirely single-family, with no inventory of condos or townhouses. Homes in the neighborhood are early-to-mid-20th century, with the median year built being 1951. “Architecture here is going to include Craftsmans, Spanish-inspired houses, cottages and a lot of midcentury ranch-style homes,” Partida says. “This is where you’re going to find larger flat lots. It’s hard to come by larger lots in surrounding areas for the prices you’ll find in Michigan Park.” Prices range from around $700,000 to $1.5 million, depending on bedroom count, lot size and state of renovation. Partida says $1 million should get a buyer a three-bedroom, two-bath home on a robustly sized lot.
With lush green lawns, these Michigan Park cottages fit nicely into this neighborhood.
Michigan Park is an established neighborhood which commonly displays pride of ownership.
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Ocean View Elementary is a walkable community schools
East Whittier City Elementary School District gets a B-plus from Niche, while Whittier Union High School District gets an A. “Ocean View Elementary is a big draw and walkable within Michigan Park,” Partida says. Ocean View is graded A-minus by Niche, and East Whittier Middle School gets a B-plus. Graded A-minus, California High School has special programs in architecture and engineering, automotive technology, business, health, and hospitality and culinary arts.
Ocean View Elementary is in the city of Whittier.
Two people taking their cats for a walk at Penn Park near Michigan Park in Whittier.
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Michigan Park is the neighborhood's primary outdoor space
Situated along Michigan Avenue on about 10 acres, Michigan Park is the neighborhood’s primary green space. The park includes outdoor amenities like barbecues, picnic tables and fitness stations. It is family-friendly, with playground equipment and public restrooms. "At any given moment, you're going to see people out walking their dogs or pushing their strollers to the park," Partida says. Michigan Park is about 1 mile from the Whittier Greenway Trail, a recreational path of over 5 miles for pedestrians and cyclists that over a half million people use annually. The greenway includes six stations highlighting the city’s history, growth and development. For a hike into the Puente Hills, the Arroyo Pescadero Trailhead is about 2 miles away via Mar Vista Street. The trails are known to be confusing, so hikers should take a photo of the map at the entrance before embarking on a hike.
Mom and Son walking to the playground for toddlers at Michigan Park in Whittier.
Toddlers making friend and memories on the playgrounds at Michigan Park in Whittier.
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Retail and dining destinations along Whittier Boulevard
Michigan Park is primarily residential, but there is shopping and dining along Whittier Boulevard, a busy commercial thoroughfare at the southwestern edge of the neighborhood. There are multiple stores for stocking up on groceries, including Smart & Final Extra, Grocery Outlet and Trader Joe’s. The Quad at Whittier shopping mall has retail shopping like T.J. Maxx, Marshalls and Ross Dress for Less. There is national chain dining like Olive Garden and Chili’s along Whittier Boulevard, local chains like The Stand and independent eateries like Sol 626 Latin Kitchen. A few minutes north in Uptown Whittier are shops, restaurants, cafes and bakeries in a small-town setting. Catch a movie at Starlight Whittier Village Cinemas or learn about the city’s history at the Whittier Museum.
The Stand in Whittier, features indoor and outdoor seating.
Sol 626 Latin Kitchen in Whittier, has authentic Mexican food that is made from scratch.
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No direct highway access and long commute times
Michigan Park lacks direct highway access — it is a 3-mile drive via Whittier Boulevard, also known as state Route 72, to Interstate 605. There are bus routes along major thoroughfares operated by Foothills Transit. For commuters, downtown Los Angeles is about 20 miles northwest via state Route 60 and Interstate 101. “The average drive time is about 45 minutes depending on the time of day, but it can take over an hour-and-half at rush hour,” Partida says. About 20 miles away, Long Beach Airport is the closest, but for international travel, Los Angeles International is about 30 miles away, a sneaky long drive that can take over two hours during unpredictable rush hours. The closest medical facility is Whittier Hospital Medical Center, about 2 miles away via La Cuarta Street.
Catching the freeway out of Michigan Park is a breeze.
Whittier Boulevard is lined with a large variety of restaurants and retail options.
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Parks in this Area
Laurel Park
Picnic Area
Playground
William Penn Park
Central Park
Kennedy Park
Grills
Picnic Area
Playground
Michigan Park
Baseball/Softball
Grills
Picnic Area
Anaconda Park
Basketball
Grills
Picnic Area
Transit
Airport
Long Beach (Daugherty Field)
30 min drive
Bus
Whittier & Ocean View
Bus
Whittier & Michigan
Bus
Whittier & Central
Bus
Painter & Ramona
Bus
Painter & La Cuarta
Bus
Whittier & Strub
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Michigan Park
US
Homicide
2
4
Sexual Assault
3
4
Assault with Weapon
3
4
Robbery
3
4
Burglary
3
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
4
4
Larceny
2
4
Crime Score
3
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Michigan Park, Whittier sell after 26 days on the market compared to the national average of 47 days. The average sale price for homes in Michigan Park, Whittier over the last 12 months is $962,104, up 5% from the average home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
7,694
Median Age
40
Population Density
13 ppl/acre
Population under 18
24.1%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
17.2%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$89,708
Above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$114,262
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
94%
On par with the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
31.7%
On par with the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
14%
% Population in Labor Force
63.7%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
13''
Average Winter Low Temperature
50°F
Average Summer High Temperature
86°F
Annual Snowfall
0''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
35/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
49/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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