Living in Covina, California
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Covina · Census data 2020–2024
Covina has 49,888 residents with a median age of 38.2. The median household income is $98,671 (about the same as the California median), the median home value is $718,900, the median rent is $1,931/month.
Covina at a glance
- Population
- 49,888
- Median age
- 38.2State: 37.9
- Median household income
- $98,671State: $99,122
- Median home value
- $718,900State: $734,700
- Median rent
- $1,931/moState: $2,036
- Homeowners
- 58.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 27.3%
- Average commute
- 31 min
Is Covina a good place to live?
Pros: Home values about the same as the state median; a poverty rate of 8.9%.
Cons: Median household income about the same as the California median; an average commute of 31 minutes; unemployment of 6.9%.
The weather is best in April–May and October–November.
Cost of living in Covina
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Covina the median home value is $718,900, 116% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,931 per month, which is 31.1% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,801 a month in housing costs.
Covina median household income
The median household income in Covina is $98,671 and the income per person is $38,391. 8.9% of residents live below the poverty line (California: 12%).
Housing in Covina: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 16,978
- Owner-occupied
- 58.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 41.2%
- Vacant
- 4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1965
- Average household size
- 3.04
Covina demographics
- Population
- 49,888
- Median age
- 38.2
- Under 18
- 21%
- 65 and older
- 15%
- Households
- 16,292
- Foreign-born
- 24%
- Veterans
- 4.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Covina ›
Education in Covina
27.3% of adults 25 and older in Covina have a bachelor's degree or higher (California: 37.1%), and 8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Covina
- Unemployment rate
- 6.9%State: 6.6%
- Average commute
- 31 minState: 29 min
- Work from home
- 12.5%
- Drive alone
- 70.9%
- Public transit
- 1.9%
- Walk to work
- 1.6%
- Homes with broadband
- 92.1%
Covina vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Covina | 49,888 | $98,671 | $718,900 | $1,931 |
| Citrus | 10,904 | $103,465 | $632,000 | $2,344 |
| Charter Oak | 9,442 | $88,393 | $606,200 | $1,900 |
| Vincent | 15,340 | $100,443 | $634,700 | $2,064 |
| West Covina | 107,037 | $101,065 | $779,800 | $2,245 |
| Azusa | 49,031 | $90,721 | $641,400 | $1,887 |
| Walnut | 27,611 | $129,449 | $1,014,000 | $3,202 |
| Glendora | 50,926 | $113,569 | $862,700 | $2,254 |
| San Dimas | 33,789 | $105,321 | $801,800 | $2,278 |
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Covina ZIP code ›Weather and climate ›Living in Covina: FAQ
What is the median household income in Covina, CA?
The median household income in Covina is $98,671, about the same as the California median of $99,122 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Covina?
The median home value in Covina is $718,900, compared with $734,700 in California.
How much is rent in Covina?
The median gross rent in Covina is $1,931 per month, about 31.1% of household income.
Is Covina, CA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values about the same as the state median; a poverty rate of 8.9%. Minuses: median household income about the same as the California median; an average commute of 31 minutes; unemployment of 6.9%.
What is the median age in Covina?
The median age in Covina is 38.2 years (California: 37.9).
How long is the commute in Covina?
The average commute to work in Covina is 31 minutes; 12.5% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Covina?
The unemployment rate in Covina is 6.9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Covina?
27.3% of adults in Covina have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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