salaryRent is higher than in 86% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 7.2 years of household income, so buying is hard for most locals. Commutes are long, about 32.9 minutes each way.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $101,800 a year. That is $49 an hour at a full-time job.
Is rent cheaper than other California cities?
No. Rent here is more expensive than in most of California. It is number 398 of 653 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in West Covina?
Share of households by yearly income. 38.6% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in West Covina
| Size | West Covina | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,963 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,831 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $2,434 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,773 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,777 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is West Covina overall?
Everyday prices in California overall are 11% above the U.S. average (index 110.7, U.S. = 100).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for West Covina, so the California figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in West Covina
Life in West Covina
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in West Covina?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $2,866 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $779,800 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $77,980 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in West Covina, CA?
Renting in West Covina costs a median of about $2,545 a month in 2026, including utilities. The California median is $2,357.
How much do I need to make to live in West Covina?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $101,800 a year, or $49 an hour at a full-time job.
Is West Covina cheap or expensive?
West Covina is rated OK: rent takes 28.0% of the typical household income of $108,999. It ranks 398th cheapest of 653 California cities we track.
How much are property taxes in West Covina?
The median homeowner in West Covina pays $4,910 a year in property taxes, about 0.63% of the median home value.
Is West Covina more expensive than the national average?
Overall prices in California are 11% above the U.S. average, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
How much does a house cost in West Covina?
The median home value in West Covina is $779,800, about 7.2 times the typical yearly household income.
107,037 people live in West Covina. Numbers are typical (middle) values.