local_charlotte57 best-worst Sep 22, 2025

We have two kids and The unemployment rate is 3.9%, which is pretty low. It's a a mid-size city city with about 107K people. Average temperature is around 62--F, so the weather is moderate. Crime rate is something to consider -West Covina sits at 244.5 per 100K. The weather takes some getting used to. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. What neighborhoods would you suggest? The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. Property taxes are high but you get good services. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look.

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