Livability Score

58
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities F

There are not many amenities close to this location.
Coffee (2) F
85°C
Coffee Shop
Cafeteria
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Boba Tea Lounge
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
The Donut Hole
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Tony's Donut House
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (5) F
Edwards West Covina Stadium 18
Cinema
Brunswick Zone West Covina Lanes
Bowling Alley
District Field
Stadium
3 Vino's
Nightclub
Covina Firehouse Jail Museum
Museum
HH Museum
Museum
AMC Covina 17
Cinema
In-N-Out Burger Museum
Museum
Food and Drink (38) F
Ice Bar
Bar
McDonald's
Fast Food
KFC
Fast Food
Sushi restaurant
Fast Food
Wendy's
Fast Food
Jamba Juice
Fast Food
Pollo Loco
Fast Food
Nothing Bundt Cakes
Sweets
Classic Burger
Fast Food
Panera Bread
Fast Food
Wingstop
Fast Food
Quick stop liquor & market
Alcohol
Del Taco
Fast Food
Carl's Jr.
Fast Food
Five Guys
Fast Food
See's Candies
Sweets
Hot Dog on a Stick
Fast Food
Sbarro
Fast Food
Flame Broiler
Fast Food
Jersey Mike's Subs
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Panda Express
Fast Food
Burger King
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Fitness (4) F
Personal Secret Spa
Gym
Gold's Gym
Gym
Planet Fitness
Gym
Planet Fitness
Gym
LA Fitness
Gym
Fitness 19
Gym
Groceries (9) F
Vons
Grocery Store
Stater Bros.
Grocery Store
La Amapola Market
Grocery Store
Sprouts Farmers Market
Grocery Store
Food 4 Less
Grocery Store
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
Portos Bakery
Bakery
Island Pacific Supermarket
Grocery Store
Food 4 Less
Grocery Store
Baja Ranch Market
Grocery Store
Smart & Final
Grocery Store
ALDI
Grocery Store
Walmart Neighborhood Market
Grocery Store
Northgate market
Grocery Store
Vons
Grocery Store
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
ALDI
Grocery Store
SF Supermarket
Grocery Store
Stater Bros.
Grocery Store
Superior Super Warehouse
Grocery Store
Vons
Grocery Store
LB Cake Shop
Bakery
Vallarta
Grocery Store
El Super
Grocery Store
Parks (28) F
Cameron Park
Park
Aroma Park
Park
Galster Wilderness Park
Park
Big League Dreams
Park
Woodgrove Park
Park
Cortez Park
Park
Walmerado Park
Park
Maverick-Ridge Riders Park
Park
Rimgrove Park
Park
Palm View Park
Park
Cougar Park
Park
Barranca Park
Park
Gingrich Park
Park
Gingrich Park
Park
Del Norte Park
Park
Heritage Park
Park
Orangewood Park
Park
Covina Park
Park
Shadow Oak Park
Park
Civic Center Park
Park
Creekside Park
Park
Edna Park
Park
Industry Hills Recreation Center
Park
Walnut Ranch Park
Park
Parque Xalapa
Park
Shops (44) F
The Home Depot
Home Improvement
Macy's
Department Store
Petco
Pets
7-Eleven
Convenience Store
Vans
Shoes
Freeway Liquor
Convenience Store
Shoe Place
Shoes
H&M
Clothing
Target
Department Store
Best Buy
Electronics
Victoria's Secret
Clothing
XXI Forever
Clothing
Disney Store
Gift Shop
Verizon
Electronics
Skechers
Shoes
AT&T
Electronics
Sprint
Electronics
AT&T
Electronics
Carter's
Clothing
Sprint
Electronics
Marshalls
Department Store
Friday Nail Spa
Beauty
West Covina Massage Spa
Beauty
GNC
Nutrition Supplements
DSW
Shoes
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commute A+

Of all people who commute, 2.9% take public transportation in West Covina.
Public Transit Stops (170)
Stops & Stations
A+
Foothill Transit 280
Bus Stop
Foothill Transit 280
Bus Stop
Foothill Transit 280
Bus Stop
Foothill Transit 280
Bus Stop
Foothill Transit 281
Bus Stop
Foothill Transit 280
Bus Stop
Foothill Transit 281
Bus Stop
Foothill Transit 281
Bus Stop
Foothill Transit 281
Bus Stop
Foothill Transit 280
Bus Stop
Foothill Transit 280
Bus Stop
Foothill Transit 280
Bus Stop
Foothill Transit 281
Bus Stop
Foothill Transit 281
Bus Stop
Foothill Transit 280
Bus Stop
Foothill Transit 280
Bus Stop
Foothill Transit 280
Bus Stop
Foothill Transit 280
Bus Stop
Foothill Transit 281
Bus Stop
Foothill Transit 281
Bus Stop
Foothill Transit 178
Bus Stop
Foothill Transit 280
Bus Stop
Foothill Transit 178
Bus Stop
Foothill Transit 178
Bus Stop
Foothill Transit 178
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
2.9%
F
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cost of living F

The cost of living in West Covina is 160/100 - which is 14% higher than California.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc.
F
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax
F
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crime D+

West Covina crime rates are 2,712 per 100k, which is 5% lower than California
Property Crime
2,308 crimes per 100k
D
Violent Crime
405 crimes per 100k
D+
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employment A+

The median income in West Covina is $85,626 - which is 34% higher than California.
Med. Household Income
$85,626
A+
Unemployment Rate
3.7%
C
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health F

There are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,
Health & Safety (11)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc.
F
West Covina Fire Dept. Station #2
Fire Station
Man Dental
Dentist
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Nu Dental
Dentist
West Covina Dental Group and Orthodontics
Dentist
Rite Aid
Pharmacy
Queen of the Valley Hospital
Hospital
Kindred Hospital - San Gabriel Valley
Hospital
Walgreens
Pharmacy
West Covina Medical Center
Hospital
Samimi Orthopedic Group
Clinic
Covina Family Dental
Dentist
Kids Kare Doc
Doctor
Inter-Community Hospital
Hospital
Ivan L. Breed, M.D.
Doctor
Los Angeles County Fire Department Station #154
Fire Station
Covina Police Department
Police
Los Angeles County Fire Department Station #26
Fire Station
Western Dental
Dentist
Los Angeles County Fire Department Station #152
Fire Station
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Rite Aid
Pharmacy
Kindred Hospital Baldwin Park
Hospital
Los Angeles County Fire Department Station #146
Fire Station
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Air Quality
Median Air Quality
F
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housing B-

West Covina home prices are $578,800 - which is 41% higher than California
Home Price
$578,800
A+
Home Appreciation Rate
26%
A+
Home Affordability
6.8x (home price to income ratio)
F
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schools B-

The West Covina graduation rate is 81% - which is 2% higher than California
School Test Scores
47%
F
High School Grad. Rates
81%
D+
Elementary Schools (30) A+
Merced Elementary
Vine Elementary
South Hills Academy
Hollencrest Middle
Cameron Elementary
Montessori Academy Of West Covina
Merlinda Elementary
Rio Verde Academy
St Christopher Parish School
Christ Lutheran School
Workman Avenue Elementary
Discovery Montessori Preschool Kindergarten
Vincent Children'S Center
Traweek Middle
Valinda School Of Academics
Rowland Avenue Elementary
Mesa Elementary
Wescove Elementary
Grandview College Preparatory Academy
Baldwin Academy
Grovecenter Elementary
Barranca Elementary
California Elementary
St Martha School
Wing Lane Elementary
High Schools (7) A+
South Hills Academy
West Covina High
Coronado High (Continuation)
Mt. Sac Early College Academy At West Covina
South Hills High
Covina High
Options For Youth - Duarte Inc
East San Gabriel Valley Rop
Edgewood High
William Workman High
Rowland Assistive Technology Academy
Northview High
Baldwin Park High
Santana High (Continuation)
Bishop Amat Memorial High School
La Puente High
Gladstone High
Nogales High
Nueva Vista Continuation High
Fairvalley High (Continuation)
Calvary Christian Academy
North Park Continuation High
Bassett Senior High
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ratings B-

West Covina has an overall rating of 69% from 9 reviews.
User Reviews (1)
From AreaVibes
B-
User Surveys (8)
From AreaVibes
C+
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West Covina Area Facts

  • West Covina has a Livability Score of 58/100, which is considered below average
  • West Covina crime rates are 5% lower than the California average
  • Cost of living in West Covina is 14% higher than the California average
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Fun In The Sun In West Covina, CA 3.5 rating By Anonymous ( Jun 10, 2010) Located east of the San Gabriel Valley, West Covina is a city with a small town charm. Several times I have traveled there to enjoy restaurants and shopping and seek out entertainment. One of the best restaurants in the city is Seafood Bay Bar & Grill. I am a picky about seafood ...Read More having too strong a taste but this restaurant knows how to prepare seafood perfectly every single time.

Plenty of entertainment and attractions may be found in West Covina for people of all ages. One of the most unique attractions suitable for anyone is the Hurst Ranch Historical Center. This fun museum focuses on the history of ranching in the area and teaches visitors interesting details about how early ranches operated. Visitors are allowed to touch some artifacts and sit in antique vehicles and machinery, making it unlike most museums with all items labeled "do not touch". I truly enjoyed this museum and had a grand time playing with everything!

The city of West Covina is fairly quiet and residents enjoy slightly lower than average violent crime rates compared to most California cities. Access to Interstate 10 makes commuting easier for those working in other parts of the Los Angeles areas. West Covina neighborhoods are quiet and real estate prices are affordable. Read Less
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      West Covina, CA

      West Covina is a suburb of Los Angeles that is located in the San Gabriel Mountains. With a population of over 100,000, West Covina is larger than neighboring Covina. The city is located about 20 miles east of Los Angeles making it a solid option for many who work or study in LA. Traffic in West Covina is a fraction of what it is in LA as Interstate 605 does not experience nearly as much traffic as some of the area's other freeways.

      Woodside Village is the preeminent neighborhood in West Covina. It is home to some of the city's best shopping, dining, and schools. You should make sure that your search for a new home includes a visit to Woodside Village. Walnut Grove Intermediate School is a highly rated option for secondary education. Merlinda Elementary School has a reputation for providing quality education to the city's youngest students.

      Galster Wilderness Park is a relatively new addition to the city's list of fun things to do. It is a popular choice with kids who like to play on the swings and slides on the playground. Adults like to gather at the picnic tables to relax and talk about life. Walmerado Park is the area's primary baseball field, and Saturday afternoons see future Major Leaguers duke it out on the diamond for local bragging rights. It has a set of bleachers that offer parents and fans a great view of the action on the field. Shadow Oak Park rounds out the list of exciting places in West Covina. It is the city's largest park, and it has a gigantic patch of grass that is good for recreating.

      The city's school district may be the largest employer in the city, and they offer job positions to teachers, administrators, and support staff. The Orlando Karaoke Lounge is perhaps the most interesting place to work in West Covina since you get to listen to all of the aspiring contestants on America's Got Talent before they hit the state to get a golden ticket. Dick's Sporting Goods is one of the largest big-box stores in the city. They sell all of the spring gear that you need to enjoy a day at the park, and they employee a large number of teenagers who are looking to save money for college.

      Foothill Transit is the area's provider of public transit services. The city's provider offers a number of fixed-routes and para-transit options that are designed to provide coverage to the entire city. With the click of button, a rider can find timetables, route info, and more on their webpage of app. It is a smart alternative for those who do not like to drive.

      F Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in West Covina? Well, there are not many amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Cameron Park
      Aroma Park
      Galster Wilderness Park
      Big League Dreams
      Woodgrove Park
      Cortez Park
      Walmerado Park
      Maverick-Ridge Riders Park

      Entertainment

      Edwards West Covina Stadium 18
      Brunswick Zone West Covina Lanes
      District Field
      3 Vino's
      Covina Firehouse Jail Museum
      HH Museum
      AMC Covina 17
      In-N-Out Burger Museum

      Food & Drink

      Ice Bar
      McDonald's
      KFC
      Sushi restaurant
      Wendy's
      Jamba Juice
      Pollo Loco
      Nothing Bundt Cakes

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in West Covina? Of all people who commute, 2.9% take public transportation in West Covina.
      Drive to Work
      80%

      3% higher than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      3%

      2% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      1%

      2% lower than the US average

      A- Health & Safety

      Is West Covina a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are many hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Queen of the Valley Hospital
      West Covina Medical Center
      Kindred Hospital - San Gabriel Valley

      Pharmacies

      CVS Pharmacy
      Walgreens
      Rite Aid

      Doctors