What are the schools like in Whittier, NC?

Whittier is served primarily by Jackson County Public Schools. The district operates 5 elementary schools, several middle schools, and 4 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 17.2:1.

What is the median household income in Whittier?

The median household income in Whittier, NC is N/A according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is N/A.

What is the weather like in Whittier, NC?

Whittier has an average high temperature of 46.3°F in January and 82.7°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 56.7 inches and annual snowfall averages 6.5 inches.

Whittier, NC Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: What is the crime rate in Whittier, NC?

Whittier has a violent crime rate of 198.0 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 976.4 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Whittier, NC a Good Place to Live?

Whittier is a small town of 0 in North Carolina, with a median household income of N/A .

Strengths: Whittier stands out for solid school ratings (B).

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Whittier is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Whittier city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Cost of living data is based on the Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities for the Whittier metro area.

Metric	Whittier, NC	National Avg
Median Home Value	N/A	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	N/A	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	N/A	65.9%
Median Household Income	N/A	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Whittier's violent crime rate is 198.0 per 100,000 residents — 48% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

198.0 /100k

Property Crime

976.4 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Whittier is served primarily by Jackson County Public Schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 17.2:1 (slightly above the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Whittier, NC	National Avg
School District	Jackson County Public Schools	—
Elementary Schools	5	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	4	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	17.2:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	N/A	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	N/A	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Whittier sees average highs of 46.3°F in January and 82.7°F in July, with 56.7 inches of annual precipitation and 6.5 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Whittier, NC
Average High — January	46.3°F
Average High — July	82.7°F
Annual Precipitation	56.7"
Annual Snowfall	6.5"

Demographics

Metric	Whittier, NC	National Avg
Population	0	—
Median Age	N/A	38.9
Unemployment Rate	N/A	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	N/A	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	N/A	59.3%
Black or African American	N/A	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	N/A	18.9%
Asian	N/A	6.3%
Under 18	N/A	22.2%
65 and over	N/A	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Cherokee, NC 5 mi Bryson City, NC 5 mi Dillsboro, NC 7 mi Sylva, NC 9 mi Webster, NC 10 mi

Whittier vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Whittier, NC affordable or expensive?

Whittier has a median home value of N/A and median rent of N/A/month against a median household income of N/A.

What is the crime rate in Whittier, NC?

Whittier's violent crime rate is 198.0 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 976.4 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Whittier?

Public schools in Whittier are operated by Jackson County Public Schools. The district has 5 elementary, several middle, and 4 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 17.2:1. N/A of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Whittier, NC a good place to live?

Whittier, NC has a population of 0, a median household income of N/A, and an unemployment rate of N/A. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Whittier?

Whittier averages 46.3°F in January and 82.7°F in July. Annual rainfall is 56.7 inches with about 6.5 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What is the population of Whittier?

The population of Whittier, North Carolina is 0. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Whittier?

Key numbers for living in Whittier: median home N/A, median household income N/A, crime index 50 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Whittier side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.