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Uptown historic homes and hillside streets — east-county moves with vintage care and honest access planning.
Moving in Whittier: what we handle for you
Whittier mixes Uptown's historic Craftsman district with hillside streets climbing toward the Puente Hills. Historic homes get our preservation protocol — runners over original floors, padded casings, reversible disassembly. Hillside addresses get truck-size scouting before the quote, not excuses at the curb.
Whittier College adds a modest academic rhythm, and the city's family neighborhoods generate classic one-trip house moves with driveway loading.
Eastside position means quick hops to La Habra, La Mirada and Santa Fe Springs, with Orange County moves crossing the county line daily at the same flat rates.
Whittier by the numbers
| Governed by | City of Whittier (Los Angeles County) |
|---|---|
| Population | 86,165 |
| Homes owned / rented | 57.9% / 42.1% |
| Housing type | 70.4% single-family · 7.4% in 2–4 unit buildings · 21.2% in 5+ unit buildings |
| Median year built | 1956 |
| Median home value | $822,600 |
| Median rent paid | $1,906 a month, utilities included |
| Moved in the past year | 5.7% of residents (LA County: 9.2%) |
| Speak Spanish at home | 36.9% (LA County: 37.6%) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates, via Census Reporter.
Whittier has a mix of houses (70.4% of homes) and larger apartment buildings (21.2%), so every quote starts with the access details at both ends: stairs, elevator, parking.
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Whittier moving FAQ
Does Best Movers LA take extra care with historic Uptown homes?
Yes — original hardwood, plaster and built-ins get the same preservation protocol we at Best Movers LA use in Pasadena, at no extra charge.
How much is a 3-bedroom Whittier move?
Typically $840–$1,440 with driveway loading and 3–4 Best Movers LA movers; hillside access adds modestly and is quoted up front. Your written Best Movers LA quote names the crew size and the hours.
Does Best Movers LA cross into Orange County?
Daily — La Habra, Fullerton and Brea are short hops at the same flat rates.
Access, parking and permits in Whittier
LADOT has no authority over the curb in Whittier: truck reservations are issued by the City of Whittier itself, with its own fee and lead time, and we check both against your move date.
Whittier sits about 17 road miles east of Downtown LA, but the crew’s trip to you never appears on the bill: California’s double drive time rule charges only the leg between your two addresses, counted twice. At $88/hr for two movers, our most common runs from Whittier add:
| From Whittier to | Actual drive | Billed (doubled) | Added at $88/hr |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pico Rivera | 5 mi · about 10 min | 20 min | $29 |
| Hacienda Heights | 5 mi · about 10 min | 20 min | $29 |
| Montebello | 7 mi · about 14 min | 28 min | $41 |
| Azusa | 17 mi · about 34 min | 68 min | $100 |
No fuel surcharge, mileage or call-out fee is added on top.
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