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Is Covina a Good Place to Live? Covina, California: cost of living, crime, schools and rankings
Covina ranks #676 of the 1,312 US cities we track, #121 of 208 small cities and #82 of 188 in California. Against similar-size cities it stands out for high graduation rates (94.6%, #29 of 191) and high household income ($98,671, #46 of 208), and trails on high living costs (113.6, #207 of 208) and long commutes (31 min, #202 of 208).
Covina by the numbers
The measures people check first, each with Covina's rank among the tracked cities and the US figure (or the similar-size median where there is no national figure).
What is the cost of living in Covina?
Covina's cost of living index is 113.6, 14% above the US level of 100 and #1185 of 1,308 cities with data (1 = cheapest). Median rent is $1,931/mo against $1,178/mo in similar-size cities. The typical home is worth $793,863, 4% above the typical California home ($764,158).
| Measure | Covina | CaliforniaCA | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cost of living indexBEA Regional Price Parities, metro area · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size 92.6 · US 100 | 113.6#1185 of 1,308 | 113 | 92.6 | 100 |
| Typical home value (Zillow)Zillow Home Value Index · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size $305,499 · US $368,697 | $793,863#1049 of 1,187 | $764,158 | $305,499 | $368,697 |
| Typical asking rent (Zillow)Zillow Observed Rent Index · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size $1,536/mo · US $1,948/mo | $2,466/mo#906 of 1,115 | — | $1,536/mo | $1,948/mo |
| Median home value (Census)Census ACS · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size $261,400 | $718,900#1162 of 1,309 | — | $261,400 | — |
| Median rent (Census)Census ACS · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size $1,178/mo | $1,931/mo#1056 of 1,309 | — | $1,178/mo | — |
| Home value to incomeCensus ACS · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 3.5x | 7.3x#1173 of 1,309 | — | 3.5x | — |
| Rent as a share of incomeCensus ACS · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 19.9% | 23.5%#831 of 1,309 | — | 19.9% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 208 cities of 25,000 to 50,000 we track (median). California is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure. Zillow figures track homes and rentals on the market now; Census figures are survey medians of all homes and leases, so the two differ.
Covina housing market · August
Typical home value is a monthly index of homes in the middle third of the market; the Census figures above are survey medians and will differ. Source in the data sources list below. Covina is in the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA metro.
California housing market →Is Covina safe?
Covina recorded 285 violent crimes per 100,000 residents, 24% below the US rate of 373 and 35% below California's 440. That ranks #529 of 1,083 cities with data (1 = safest) and #99 of 174 small cities, from a full year of reports to the FBI by Covina Police Department. Property crime runs 1,454 per 100,000 (US 2,083).
| Measure | Covina | CaliforniaCA | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent crime per 100,000FBI Crime Data Explorer · rank 1 = safestSimilar-size 258 · US 373 | 285#529 of 1,083 | 440 | 258 | 373 |
| Property crime per 100,000FBI Crime Data Explorer · rank 1 = safestSimilar-size 1,540 · US 2,083 | 1,454#450 of 1,083 | 2,490 | 1,540 | 2,083 |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 208 cities of 25,000 to 50,000 we track (median). California is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure. City rates come from each police agency's report to the FBI and are not strictly comparable across agencies.
What do people earn in Covina?
The median household in Covina earns $98,671, 28% above the US figure of $76,827 and 7% above California ($91,905). Unemployment is 5.4% (US 4.2%). 8.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The population grew 0.2% in the latest year (US +0.8%).
| Measure | Covina | CaliforniaCA | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median household incomeCensus ACS · rank 1 = highestSimilar-size $71,675 · US $76,827 | $98,671#356 of 1,312 | $91,905 | $71,675 | $76,827 |
| Unemployment rateBLS LAUS · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 3.7% · US 4.2% | 5.4%#915 of 1,058 | 5.4% | 3.7% | 4.2% |
| Poverty rateCensus ACS · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 13% | 8.9%#409 of 1,312 | — | 13% | — |
| Population growth, one yearCensus population estimates · rank 1 = fastestSimilar-size +0.2% · US +0.8% | +0.2%#538 of 1,132 | +0.2% | +0.2% | +0.8% |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 208 cities of 25,000 to 50,000 we track (median). California is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure.
Who lives in Covina?
The median resident of Covina is 38.2 years old, against 37.3 in similar-size cities. 27.3% of adults have a bachelor's degree or more, #897 of 1,312 cities (1 = highest). 58.8% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners; the rest are rented.
| Measure | Covina | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median ageCensus ACSSimilar-size 37.3 | 38.2 | 37.3 | — |
| Adults with a bachelor's degree or moreCensus ACS · rank 1 = highestSimilar-size 32.5% | 27.3%#897 of 1,312 | 32.5% | — |
| Homes lived in by their ownerCensus ACSSimilar-size 62.3% | 58.8% | 62.3% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 208 cities of 25,000 to 50,000 we track (median). — means our sources have no national figure for that measure.
How are Covina's schools and health?
Covina's 13 public schools graduate 94.6% of students in four years (California 85%), with 23.3 students per teacher and $18,337 spent per pupil. 25.9% of adults are obese and 11.7% have diabetes, against similar-size city medians of 35.6% and 11.5%.
| Measure | Covina | CaliforniaCA | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| High school graduation rateDepartment of Education EDFacts · rank 1 = highestSimilar-size 89% | 94.6%#109 of 1,063 | 85% | 89% | — |
| Students per teacherNCES Common Core of Data · rank 1 = fewestSimilar-size 14.9 | 23.3#1100 of 1,188 | — | 14.9 | — |
| Spending per pupilNCES school finance survey · rank 1 = mostSimilar-size $13,509 | $18,337#319 of 1,188 | — | $13,509 | — |
| Adult obesityCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 35.6% | 25.9%#174 of 1,311 | — | 35.6% | — |
| Adult diabetesCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 11.5% | 11.7%#732 of 1,311 | — | 11.5% | — |
| Adults with frequent mental distressCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 17.3% | 15.7%#363 of 1,311 | — | 17.3% | — |
| Adults without health insuranceCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 9.2% | 11.7%#847 of 1,311 | — | 9.2% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 208 cities of 25,000 to 50,000 we track (median). California is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure. 10,241 students are enrolled in Covina's public schools.
What are the commute and weather like in Covina?
The average commute in Covina is 31 minutes (California 25.2); 1.9% of workers take transit and 12.5% work from home. On the EPA's walkability index Covina scores 15 of 20 (above average walkable), #38 of 1,312 cities (1 = most walkable). Summers average 74.9°F and winters 55.2°F, with 14.5 inches of precipitation a year.
| Measure | Covina | CaliforniaCA | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average commuteCensus ACS · rank 1 = shortestSimilar-size 21.5 min | 31 min#1164 of 1,312 | 25.2 min | 21.5 min | — |
| Commutes of an hour or moreCensus ACS · rank 1 = fewestSimilar-size 4.6% | 15.3%#1226 of 1,312 | 11.9% | 4.6% | — |
| Drive alone to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 75.7% | 70.9% | 68.4% | 75.7% | — |
| Take transit to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 0.5% | 1.9% | 3.6% | 0.5% | — |
| Walk to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 1.6% | 1.6% | 2.4% | 1.6% | — |
| Bike to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 0.2% | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.2% | — |
| Work from homeCensus ACSSimilar-size 10% | 12.5% | 13.6% | 10% | — |
| Walkability index (1 to 20)EPA National Walkability Index · rank 1 = most walkableSimilar-size 8.8 | 15#38 of 1,312 | — | 8.8 | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 208 cities of 25,000 to 50,000 we track (median). California is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure. The walkability index is the EPA's, averaged over the city's neighborhoods by population.
| Month | Average high (°F) | Average low (°F) | Precipitation (inches) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 67.9 | 43.1 | 2.9 |
| Feb | 67.3 | 44.5 | 4.2 |
| Mar | 72 | 47 | 2.1 |
| Apr | 75.8 | 49.6 | 1 |
| May | 78.4 | 54 | 0.2 |
| Jun | 84.3 | 57.2 | 0.1 |
| Jul | 90.3 | 62.3 | 0 |
| Aug | 92.4 | 62.7 | 0 |
| Sep | 88.7 | 60.4 | 0 |
| Oct | 80.5 | 53.9 | 1 |
| Nov | 73.5 | 47 | 0.7 |
| Dec | 66.9 | 41.5 | 2.3 |
Top: average low to average high, °F. Bottom: precipitation, inches. NOAA 30-year climate normals at Pomona/Fairplex.
| Measure | Covina | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average temperatureNOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 56.3°F | 65.1°F | 56.3°F | — |
| Summer average (Jun–Aug)NOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 76.3°F | 74.9°F | 76.3°F | — |
| Winter average (Dec–Feb)NOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 36.7°F | 55.2°F | 36.7°F | — |
| Precipitation a yearNOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 43.2 in | 14.5 in | 43.2 in | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 208 cities of 25,000 to 50,000 we track (median). — means our sources have no national figure for that measure. NOAA 30-year climate normals at Pomona/Fairplex.
What are the air quality and natural hazard risks in Covina?
Los Angeles County's air had a median air quality index of 74, and 11% of measured days were rated good; 98 days were unhealthy for sensitive groups or worse, mostly from ozone. Relative to other US counties, FEMA's National Risk Index puts Los Angeles County's biggest natural hazard losses in earthquake, inland flooding, and wildfire, with expected yearly losses of 0.39% of building value, higher than 93% of US counties.
| Measure | Covina | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median air quality index (county)EPA Air Quality System · rank 1 = cleanestSimilar-size 41 | 74#1066 of 1,138 | 41 | — |
| Unhealthy air days a year (county)EPA Air Quality System · rank 1 = fewestSimilar-size 1 | 98#1066 of 1,138 | 1 | — |
| Yearly hazard losses, share of building value (county)FEMA National Risk Index · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 0.14% | 0.39%#1172 of 1,312 | 0.14% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 208 cities of 25,000 to 50,000 we track (median). — means our sources have no national figure for that measure. County figures for Los Angeles County: the EPA measures air at monitors and FEMA estimates hazard losses by county, not by city.
Natural hazard losses, Los Angeles County
| Hazard | Yearly loss | Higher than |
|---|---|---|
| Earthquake | 0.17% | 99% of counties |
| Inland flooding | 0.16% | 93% of counties |
| Wildfire | 0.0098% | 84% of counties |
FEMA National Risk Index: expected yearly building losses from each hazard as a share of the county's building value, compared with every US county exposed to that hazard. Loss rates, unlike FEMA's risk ratings, do not rise just because a county has more property.
How does Covina compare with similar-size cities?
Covina is one of 208 cities of 25,000 to 50,000 we track and ranks #121 of them on overall score. The table sets it beside the 8 cities in other states closest to its population of 49,888.
| City | Rank | Score | Income | Rent | Violent crime | Commute |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Covina, CAPop. 49,888 | #676 | 55.5 | $98,671 | $1,931/mo | 285 | 31 min |
| Murray, UTPop. 50,188 | #463 | 58.7 | $90,746 | $1,500/mo | 165 | 20.7 min |
| Lakewood, OHPop. 50,007 | #183 | 64.9 | $68,954 | $1,070/mo | 81 | 22.8 min |
| Tamiami, FLPop. 49,752 | #1083 | 48.3 | $78,353 | $1,939/mo | no data | 32.7 min |
| North Bethesda, MDPop. 49,677 | #28 | 72.1 | $129,092 | $2,191/mo | no data | 29.6 min |
| Sheboygan, WIPop. 49,645 | #484 | 58.3 | $62,927 | $924/mo | 378 | 17.2 min |
| McLean, VAPop. 49,627 | #20 | 72.6 | $250,001 | $3,422/mo | no data | 28.1 min |
| St. Louis Park, MNPop. 49,594 | #113 | 68.0 | $101,648 | $1,644/mo | 122 | 20.2 min |
| Chesterfield, MOPop. 49,574 | #55 | 70.5 | $133,037 | $1,644/mo | 120 | 21.6 min |
Rank is overall rank of 1,312. Income is median household income; rent is Census median rent; violent crime is per 100,000 residents as reported to the FBI ("no data" and "incomplete" are explained on each city's page).
How does Covina compare with the rest of California?
Covina ranks #82 of the 188 California cities we track, with a score of 55.5 against California's statewide 42.9. Its households earn 7% above the California median. Violent crime is 35% below the statewide rate. Homes are 4% above the typical California home.
| City | Rank in CA | Score | Income | Rent | Violent crime |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Palo Alto, CAPop. 67,237 | #1 | 70.9 | $231,101 | $3,484/mo | 159 |
| Sunnyvale, CAPop. 154,236 | #2 | 69.3 | $186,170 | $3,039/mo | 188 |
| Cupertino, CAPop. 58,566 | #3 | 68.3 | $234,707 | $3,501/mo | 70 |
| Santa Clara, CAPop. 130,256 | #4 | 68.1 | $178,958 | $3,016/mo | 172 |
| Folsom, CAPop. 83,916 | #5 | 68.0 | $139,804 | $2,352/mo | 161 |
| San Mateo, CAPop. 103,105 | #6 | 67.1 | $153,504 | $3,077/mo | 168 |
| Dublin, CAPop. 70,803 | #7 | 66.5 | $214,385 | $3,191/mo | 146 |
| Pleasanton, CAPop. 76,960 | #8 | 65.2 | $190,124 | $3,060/mo | 123 |
| Mountain View, CAPop. 83,732 | #9 | 65.1 | $189,917 | $3,062/mo | 208 |
| Encinitas, CAPop. 61,480 | #10 | 65.1 | $162,229 | $2,886/mo | 108 |
| Garden Grove, CAPop. 170,964 | … #78 | 55.6 | $92,174 | $2,012/mo | 239 |
| La Habra, CAPop. 61,970 | #79 | 55.6 | $100,106 | $2,129/mo | 261 |
| Santa Cruz, CAPop. 61,607 | #80 | 55.6 | $115,475 | $2,452/mo | 533 |
| Fontana, CAPop. 214,169 | #81 | 55.5 | $102,821 | $1,839/mo | 244 |
| Covina, CAPop. 49,888 | #82 | 55.5 | $98,671 | $1,931/mo | 285 |
| Santa Barbara, CAPop. 87,779 | #83 | 55.4 | $106,182 | $2,413/mo | 634 |
| Lakewood, CAPop. 79,850 | #84 | 54.9 | $119,177 | $2,347/mo | 356 |
| Chula Vista, CAPop. 276,375 | #85 | 54.7 | $108,032 | $2,229/mo | 365 |
| Alhambra, CAPop. 81,022 | #86 | 54.7 | $88,024 | $1,939/mo | 195 |
The top 10 of the 188 and the cities ranked either side of Covina among the California cities we track, by overall score. California statewide: median income $91,905, violent crime 440 per 100,000.
How is Covina's score calculated?
Covina scores 55.5 out of 100, #676 of 1,312 (grade C+, which follows rank). It is scored on the 10 of 11 categories with local data; outdoor access is left out rather than filled with California's statewide figure, and the other weights are scaled up to fill the gap. Each score is compared with the median of similar-size cities, which are scored the same way.
- EconomyCity data · 16% of score
Median household income and unemployment in Covina. Similar-size median 52.9.
54.7 - SafetyCity data · 13% of score
Violent and property crime per 100,000 residents, as reported to the FBI by Covina's police agency. Similar-size median 78.4.
78.2 - HealthCity data · 13% of score
Adult obesity, diabetes and frequent mental distress in Covina. Similar-size median 52.2.
67.3 - EducationCity data · 13% of score
Graduation rate, students per teacher and spending per pupil in Covina's public schools. Similar-size median 59.4.
57.1 - AffordabilityCity data · 11% of score
Covina's home values and rents and its metro area's price level. Similar-size median 76.3.
36.0 - Household financesCity data · 9% of score
Median household income and poverty rate in Covina. Similar-size median 46.7.
66.8 - GrowthCity data · 7% of score
Population growth and unemployment in Covina. Similar-size median 44.2.
38.2 - TransportationCity data · 7% of score
Commute time, long commutes, driving alone, transit, walking, cycling and working from home in Covina. Similar-size median 47.3.
39.2 - WalkabilityCity data · 7% of score
The EPA's walkability index across Covina's neighborhoods. Similar-size median 41.1.
73.7 - EnvironmentCounty data · 4% of score
Air quality and natural hazard losses in the county. Similar-size median 54.8.
3.5 - Outdoor accessNot scored
No city-level park or public land measure exists, so outdoor access is not scored for cities.
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Bar: Covina's category score out of 100. Tick: median of the 208 cities of 25,000 to 50,000 we track. Shares of score are the category weights rescaled over the categories Covina has data for. City scores use city formulas and are not on the same scale as state scores. Grades follow rank among the 1,312 cities. Methodology
Frequently asked questions about living in Covina
Is Covina, CA a good place to live?
Covina ranks #676 of the 1,312 US cities we track, #121 of 208 small cities and #82 of 188 in California. Against similar-size cities it stands out for high graduation rates (94.6%, #29 of 191) and high household income ($98,671, #46 of 208), and trails on high living costs (113.6, #207 of 208) and long commutes (31 min, #202 of 208).
What is the cost of living in Covina?
Covina's cost of living index is 113.6, 14% above the US level of 100 and #1185 of 1,308 cities with data (1 = cheapest). Median rent is $1,931/mo against $1,178/mo in similar-size cities. The typical home is worth $793,863, 4% above the typical California home ($764,158).
What is the crime rate in Covina?
Covina recorded 285 violent crimes per 100,000 residents, 24% below the US rate of 373 and 35% below California's 440. That ranks #529 of 1,083 cities with data (1 = safest) and #99 of 174 small cities, from a full year of reports to the FBI by Covina Police Department. Property crime runs 1,454 per 100,000 (US 2,083).
What is the median household income in Covina?
The median household in Covina earns $98,671, 28% above the US figure of $76,827 and 7% above California ($91,905). Unemployment is 5.4% (US 4.2%). 8.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The population grew 0.2% in the latest year (US +0.8%).
How much is rent in Covina?
Median rent in Covina is $1,931/mo (Census), #1056 of 1,309 cities with data (1 = cheapest). Zillow's typical asking rent for a unit on the market now is $2,466/mo, against $1,948/mo nationally. Median rent takes 23.5% of the median household's income.
How much does a house cost in Covina?
Zillow's typical home value in Covina is $793,863, up 1% in a year, against $764,158 for California and $368,697 nationally. The Census median value of owner-occupied homes is $718,900.
How are the public schools in Covina?
Covina's 13 public schools graduate 94.6% of students in four years (California 85%), with 23.3 students per teacher and $18,337 spent per pupil.
How long is the commute in Covina?
The average commute is 31 minutes, #1164 of 1,312 cities (1 = shortest), against 25.2 minutes across California. 15.3% of workers spend an hour or more getting to work.
What is the weather like in Covina?
Covina averages 65.1°F over the year, 74.9°F in summer and 55.2°F in winter, with 14.5 inches of precipitation. Figures are NOAA climate normals.
Is Covina walkable?
Covina scores 15 out of 20 on the EPA's National Walkability Index (above average walkable), #38 of 1,312 cities (1 = most walkable). The index weighs street intersection density, distance to transit and the mix of homes and jobs in each neighborhood.
What natural disasters is Covina at risk for?
Relative to other US counties, FEMA's National Risk Index puts Los Angeles County's biggest natural hazard losses in earthquake, inland flooding, and wildfire, with expected yearly losses of 0.39% of building value, higher than 93% of US counties.
How is the air quality in Covina?
Los Angeles County's air had a median air quality index of 74, and 11% of measured days were rated good; 98 days were unhealthy for sensitive groups or worse, mostly from ozone.
Who lives in Covina?
Covina has 49,888 residents. The median resident of Covina is 38.2 years old, against 37.3 in similar-size cities. 27.3% of adults have a bachelor's degree or more, #897 of 1,312 cities (1 = highest). 58.8% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners; the rest are rented.
How does Covina compare with the rest of California?
Covina ranks #82 of the 188 California cities we track, with a score of 55.5 against California's statewide 42.9. Its households earn 7% above the California median. Violent crime is 35% below the statewide rate. Homes are 4% above the typical California home.
What cities are similar in size to Covina?
The tracked cities in other states closest to Covina's population of 49,888 are Murray, UT (#463 overall), Lakewood, OH (#183 overall), Tamiami, FL (#1083 overall), North Bethesda, MD (#28 overall), and Sheboygan, WI (#484 overall). Covina is #676.