West Covina, CA
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics

Demographics | Crime | Cost Of Living
Updated: 2023-08-10

Living In West Covina, California Summary

Life in West Covina research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in West Covina over the past eight years using Census data, FBI crime data, cost of living data, and other primary sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in West Covina:

  • The population in West Covina is 109,396.

  • The median home value in West Covina is $602,400.

  • The median income in West Covina is $89,834.

  • The cost of living in West Covina is 143 which is 1.4x higher than the national average.

  • The median rent in West Covina is $1,872.

  • The unemployment rate in West Covina is 6.6%.

  • The poverty rate in West Covina is 9.0%.

West Covina SnackAbility

8.5
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
8/10
Housing
9.5
Affordability
4
Diversity
9.5
Safety
6
Amenities
10
Education
8
Commute
4

West Covina, CA Crime Report

2,418
Total Crimes
2,303.1
Total Crimes / 100k People
-1.83%
Below National Average
Statistic Count
Raw
West Covina
/ 100k People
California
/ 100k People
National
/ 100k People
Total Crimes Per 100K 2,418 2,303.1 2,581.0 2,346.0
Violent Crime 206 196.2 442.0 387.8
Murder 1 1.0 5.6 6.5
Robbery 72 68.6 113.6 73.9
Aggravated Assault 109 103.8 288.7 279.7
Property Crime 2,212 2,106.9 2,138.9 1,958.2
Burglary 346 329.6 369.7 314.2
Larceny 1,505 1,433.5 1,341.7 1,398.0
Car Theft 361 343.8 427.6 246.0

West Covina, CA Cost Of Living

143
West Covina's Overall Cost Of Living
1.4x
Higher Than The National Average
Living Expense West Covina California National Average
Overall 143 140 100
Services 114 112 100
Groceries 112 113 100
Health 107 115 100
Housing 210 198 100
Transportation 137 134 100
Utilities 91 126 100

Rankings for West Covina in California

Map Of West Covina, CA

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Population over time in West Covina

Year Population % Change
2021 105,808 -1.3%
2020 107,242 -0.5%
2019 107,786 0.1%
2018 107,634 -0.2%
2017 107,837 0.4%
2016 107,441 0.7%
2015 106,731 0.4%
2014 106,290 0.5%
2013 105,810 0.2%
2012 105,552 -

Race / Ethnicity in West Covina

White
10.6% (11,609)
African American
4.5% (4,963)
American Indian
0.3% (353)
Asian
29.4% (32,185)
Hawaiian
0.2% (240)
Other
0.5% (535)
Two Or More
1.8% (2,002)
Hispanic
52.6% (57,509)
Race West Covina CA USA
White 10.6% 35.8% 59.4%
African American 4.5% 5.4% 12.2%
American Indian 0.3% 0.3% 0.6%
Asian 29.4% 14.7% 5.6%
Hawaiian 0.2% 0.3% 0.2%
Other 0.5% 0.4% 0.4%
Two Or More 1.8% 3.6% 3.2%
Hispanic 52.6% 39.5% 18.4%

Gender in West Covina

Female
51.5% (56,319)
Male
48.5% (53,077)
Gender West Covina CA USA
Female 51.5% 50.0% 50.5%
Male 48.5% 50.0% 49.5%

Highest level of educational attainment in West Covina for adults over 25

< 9th Grade
9.0% (9,845)
9-12th Grade
6.0% (6,563)
High School / GED
26.0% (28,442)
Some College
20.0% (21,879)
Associate's Degree
9.0% (9,845)
Bachelor's Degree
21.0% (22,973)
Master's Degree
7.0% (7,657)
Professional Degree
1.0% (1,093)
Doctorate Degree
1.0% (1,093)
Education West Covina CA USA
< 9th Grade 9.0% 8.0% 5.0%
9-12th Grade 6.0% 7.0% 6.0%
High School / GED 26.0% 20.0% 26.0%
Some College 20.0% 21.0% 20.0%
Associate's Degree 9.0% 8.0% 9.0%
Bachelor's Degree 21.0% 22.0% 21.0%
Master's Degree 7.0% 9.0% 9.0%
Professional Degree 1.0% 3.0% 2.0%
Doctorate Degree 1.0% 2.0% 2.0%

Household Income For West Covina, California

Less than $10,000
4.3% (469,583)
$10,000 to $14,999
3.0% (329,362)
$15,000 to $24,999
5.5% (602,913)
$25,000 to $34,999
5.7% (618,416)
$35,000 to $49,999
8.4% (914,360)
$50,000 to $74,999
13.5% (1,482,132)
$75,000 to $99,999
14.8% (1,616,840)
$100,000 to $149,999
21.9% (2,398,560)
$150,000 to $199,999
10.9% (1,192,734)
$200,000 or more
12.0% (1,314,695)
Income West Covina CA USA
Less than $10,000 4.3% 4.6% 5.5%
$10,000 to $14,999 3.0% 3.6% 3.9%
$15,000 to $24,999 5.5% 6.2% 7.8%
$25,000 to $34,999 5.7% 6.7% 8.2%
$35,000 to $49,999 8.4% 9.4% 11.4%
$50,000 to $74,999 13.5% 14.7% 16.8%
$75,000 to $99,999 14.8% 12.3% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 21.9% 17.5% 16.3%
$150,000 to $199,999 10.9% 9.9% 7.8%
$200,000 or more 12.0% 15.1% 9.5%

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