At a Glance
Median Income
$98,570
$38,100 per capita
Home Value
$712,300
Zillow: $843,651
Median Rent
$2,153/mo
32.6% of income on rent
Violent Crime
245/100K
2,228/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
29.8%
85.4% high school+
Unemployment
3.9%
7.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
23.7%
9.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
62°F
320 sunny days/yr
How West Covina Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows West Covina's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is West Covina a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.9 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
West Covina residents earn a median household income of $98,570 , which is 31% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $38,100. The unemployment rate stands at 3.9% (8% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.7% 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 West Covina is $712,300 , 153% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $843,651. Median rent is $2,153/month, with 32.6% 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 1968.
Safety & Crime
West Covina reports 245 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 36% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,228/100K. The murder rate is 5.6/100K.
Education
29.8% of adults in West Covina hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(12% below the national average).
85.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
West Covina has an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C).
Winters average 51°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 320 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 41.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.
Data Overview
People
Population107,436
Median Age40.1 yrs
Density6,698/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans3.7%
Economy
A+
Median Income$98,570
Per Capita$38,100
Unemployment3.9%
Poverty7.7%
County GDP$1,002,965M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,607
Housing
C+
Home Value$712,300
Rent$2,153
Ownership60.8%
Zillow$843,651
Housing Units33,727
Rent Burden32.6%
Crime
F
Violent245/100K
Property2,228/100K
Murder5.6/100K
Assault98/100K
Burglary333/100K
Health
Obesity23.7%
Diabetes11.6%
Smoking9.8%
Heart Disease4.4%
Premature Death6,746/100K
Climate
Avg Temp62°F
Sunny Days320/yr
Rain41.3 in/yr
AQI48 (Good)
Elevation453 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+29.8%
High School+85.4%
Graduate+8.8%
School Score4.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 32% / D 65%
Commute33 min
Broadband92.5%
Internet Speed146 Mbps
EV Stations20
Libraries258
Did You Know?
The median home in West Covina was built in 1968.
The nearest airport is Ontario International (18 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.498 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very High" by FEMA.
12.0% 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.
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