Living in West Covina, California
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of West Covina · Census data 2020–2024
West Covina has 107,037 residents with a median age of 40.5. The median household income is $101,065 (about the same as the California median), the median home value is $779,800, the median rent is $2,245/month.
West Covina at a glance
- Population
- 107,037
- Median age
- 40.5State: 37.9
- Median household income
- $101,065State: $99,122
- Median home value
- $779,800State: $734,700
- Median rent
- $2,245/moState: $2,036
- Homeowners
- 60.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 30.1%
- Average commute
- 33 min
Is West Covina a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income about the same as the California median; unemployment of 6.5%; a poverty rate of 10%.
Cons: Home values 6% higher than the state median; an average commute of 33 minutes.
The weather is best in April to June and October.
Cost of living in West Covina
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In West Covina the median home value is $779,800, 134% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $2,245 per month, which is 33.3% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,832 a month in housing costs.
West Covina median household income
The median household income in West Covina is $101,065 and the income per person is $39,202. 10% of residents live below the poverty line (California: 12%).
Housing in West Covina: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 34,287
- Owner-occupied
- 60.3%
- Renter-occupied
- 39.7%
- Vacant
- 4.1%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1967
- Average household size
- 3.23
West Covina demographics
- Population
- 107,037
- Median age
- 40.5
- Under 18
- 20.2%
- 65 and older
- 17.9%
- Households
- 32,892
- Foreign-born
- 37.1%
- Veterans
- 3.9%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of West Covina ›
Education in West Covina
30.1% of adults 25 and older in West Covina have a bachelor's degree or higher (California: 37.1%), and 8.2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in West Covina
- Unemployment rate
- 6.5%State: 6.6%
- Average commute
- 33 minState: 29 min
- Work from home
- 13.2%
- Drive alone
- 71.1%
- Public transit
- 2%
- Walk to work
- 0.6%
- Homes with broadband
- 94.2%
West Covina vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Covina | 107,037 | $101,065 | $779,800 | $2,245 |
| Valinda | 20,962 | $100,165 | $636,700 | $1,829 |
| Industry | 210 | $59,167 | — | $1,375 |
| Covina | 49,888 | $98,671 | $718,900 | $1,931 |
| La Puente | 37,142 | $86,602 | $617,700 | $1,849 |
| South San Jose Hills | 16,911 | $94,806 | $544,400 | $1,884 |
| Vincent | 15,340 | $100,443 | $634,700 | $2,064 |
| West Puente Valley | 22,495 | $88,279 | $632,300 | $2,342 |
| Walnut | 27,611 | $129,449 | $1,014,000 | $3,202 |
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What is the median household income in West Covina, CA?
The median household income in West Covina is $101,065, 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 West Covina?
The median home value in West Covina is $779,800, compared with $734,700 in California.
How much is rent in West Covina?
The median gross rent in West Covina is $2,245 per month, about 33.3% of household income.
Is West Covina, CA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income about the same as the California median; unemployment of 6.5%; a poverty rate of 10%. Minuses: home values 6% higher than the state median; an average commute of 33 minutes.
What is the median age in West Covina?
The median age in West Covina is 40.5 years (California: 37.9).
How long is the commute in West Covina?
The average commute to work in West Covina is 33 minutes; 13.2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in West Covina?
The unemployment rate in West Covina is 6.5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is West Covina?
30.1% of adults in West 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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