West Covina, CA

West Covina CA scores 61/100 on safety (below average). Crime is about 2% below the national average. Expect more property crime (car break-ins, package theft) than a quiet suburb.

Detail: overall crime index 98 (100 = avg); violent crime index 80; property crime index 115. Indexes near 100 track a typical U.S. load. Higher means more crime pressure on that category.

School quality varies by neighborhood in West Covina. Check GreatSchools.org or your local district for current ratings before you choose a ZIP.

Typical rent in West Covina is about $2,245/month (expensive). At $2,245/month for a typical unit, you need about $80,820+ in household income to rent comfortably without stretching (3× rent × 12). Typical home value: $779,800.

Median household income is $101,065, property taxes run about 1.45%, and homes typically sell in around 28 days. Local median income ($101,065) clears the $80,820 comfort line for that rent.

Walk Score 68 (Somewhat Walkable); transit score 42 (Some Transit).

Temperature data is thin in this report. Pull a 12-month normals chart for West Covina and price summer AC or winter heat before you sign.

Who tends to thrive in West Covina: (1) Dual-income households (at $2,245/month, the rent math works much better with two salaries) (2) Tech and finance workers (the job market is real and local pay near $101,065 helps carry housing costs) (3) Households earning $80,820+ who can clear the 3× rent rule at $2,245/month (4) Movers with a locked job offer in West Covina who already priced rent and commute

Who should look elsewhere: (1) People with young kids who want to let them roam freely (crime pressure is real here; safety 61/100) (2) Single earners under $70k (the rent-to-income ratio is tight at $2,245/month) (3) Anyone stretching past 40% of take-home on housing at $2,245/month

Income sniff test: clear about $80,820 household income for $2,245/month rent. Under that, pick a cheaper ZIP or a different city.

West Covina holds up well on the core metrics we publish. Safety at 61/100 makes it a reasonable choice for households who can manage $2,245/month rent. Verify school ratings for your target ZIP separately.