Snapshot
Population
49,888
US Census ACS, 2024 / FBI UCR Table 8, 2024
Median home price
$783,482
Redfin, 2026-08
Median rent
$1,931/mo
US Census ACS, 2024
Crime / 1k
19.6
FBI UCR Table 8, 2024
Market
Price / sq ft
$498
Redfin, 2026-08
Months of supply
4.8
Redfin, 2026-08
Median days on market
56
Redfin, 2026-08
Renter-occupied
41.2%
US Census ACS, 2024
Median household income
$98,671
US Census ACS, 2024
Housing units
16,978
US Census ACS, 2024
Developments
What you can build here — ADU
Typical SFR: 1 ADU + 1 JADU. Detached max 1,000 SQFT. State fee exemptions apply. 60-day ministerial clock.
§17.69. Last verified 2026-08-18. Not legal advice — confirm current requirements with Covina's planning department. See the statewide ADU floor every city sits on top of.
What you can build here — zoning standards
| Zone(s) | Density | Height | Setbacks F / S / R | Lot coverage | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single-family | R-1 series (7,500–20,000 sf) | 1 du/lot | 2.5 stories / 35 ft | 25' / 5–10' / 25' | ~35% |
| Duplex | RD zones | — | — | — | — |
| Townhome | RD zones (7–22 du/ac depending on suffix) | 7–22 du/ac | 35 ft | — | — |
| Multifamily | RD zones up to 22 du/ac; higher in Town Center / TOD | 22+ du/ac | 35 ft typical | — | — |
Parking · SFR 2-car garage; MF per RD standards.
Overlays to check · SB 9 lot-split eligible · Density Bonus Law applicable · TOD overlays in Town Center
Base zoning — always check for a project-specific overlay or density-bonus increase. Not legal advice. Covina Municipal Code Title 17 (eCode360), Housing Element development standards. Last verified 2026-08-23. Full zoning code
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