At a Glance
Median Income
$94,792
$38,840 per capita
Home Value
$666,000
Zillow: $796,509
Median Rent
$1,839/mo
31.1% of income on rent
Violent Crime
356/100K
2,478/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
27.4%
88.0% high school+
Unemployment
4.3%
6.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
25.8%
10.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
65°F
330 sunny days/yr
How Covina Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Covina's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Covina a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.8 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Covina residents earn a median household income of $94,792 , which is 26% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $38,840. The unemployment rate stands at 4.3% (19% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 572,385 business establishments, including 24,882 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Covina is $666,000 , 136% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $796,509. Median rent is $1,839/month, with 31.1% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 110.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1964.
Safety & Crime
Covina reports 356 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 6% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,478/100K. The murder rate is 4.2/100K.
Education
27.4% of adults in Covina hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(19% below the national average).
88.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Covina has an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C).
Winters average 56°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 14.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.
Data Overview
People
Population50,143
Median Age38.2 yrs
Density7,123/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans4.4%
Economy
A+
Median Income$94,792
Per Capita$38,840
Unemployment4.3%
Poverty6.4%
County GDP$1,002,965M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,607
Housing
C+
Home Value$666,000
Rent$1,839
Ownership57.3%
Zillow$796,509
Housing Units17,023
Rent Burden31.1%
Crime
F
Violent356/100K
Property2,478/100K
Murder4.2/100K
Assault210/100K
Burglary498/100K
Health
Obesity25.8%
Diabetes10.8%
Smoking10.0%
Heart Disease4.4%
Premature Death6,746/100K
Climate
Avg Temp65°F
Sunny Days330/yr
Rain14.5 in/yr
AQI48 (Good)
Elevation581 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+27.4%
High School+88.0%
Graduate+8.0%
School Score4.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 32% / D 65%
Commute33 min
Broadband89.9%
Internet Speed146 Mbps
EV Stations20
Libraries258
Did You Know?
Covina was founded in 1882.
The median home in Covina was built in 1964.
The nearest airport is Ontario International (16 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.498 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very High" by FEMA.
12.1% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 146 Mbps.
There are 24,882 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 817 fatal vehicle crashes.
1,001 declared natural disasters on record.