Snapshot
Population
107,037
US Census ACS, 2024 / FBI UCR Table 8, 2024
Median home price
$858,432
Redfin, 2026-08
Median rent
$2,245/mo
US Census ACS, 2024
Crime / 1k
23.4
FBI UCR Table 8, 2024
Market
Price / sq ft
$508
Redfin, 2026-08
Months of supply
3.5
Redfin, 2026-08
Median days on market
42
Redfin, 2026-08
Renter-occupied
39.7%
US Census ACS, 2024
Median household income
$101,065
US Census ACS, 2024
Housing units
34,287
US Census ACS, 2024
Developments
What you can build here — ADU
Typical SFR: 1 ADU + 1 JADU. Size: detached up to 1,200 SQFT; attached greater of 850/1,000 SQFT or 50% of primary (not to exceed 1,200); 800 SQFT protected. Side/rear setback 4 ft, plus 10 ft separation from the primary dwelling. JADU max 500 SQFT. State fee exemptions apply. 60-day ministerial clock.
Chapter 26. Last verified 2026-08-18. Not legal advice — confirm current requirements with West 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 (6,000–40,000 sf) | 1 unit/lot | 20–30 ft (by lot size) | 20–25' / 5–10' / 15–25' | Per formula |
| Duplex | MF-8 or R-2 equivalent | 8 du/ac | — | 15–20' avg | — |
| Townhome | MF zones | 8–45 du/ac (by MF tier) | — | — | — |
| Multifamily | MF-8 / MF-15 / MF-20 / MF-45 | 8–45 du/ac | — | 15–20' avg / stepbacks | — |
Parking · Per zone; guest parking in MF.
Overlays to check · SB 9 lot-split eligible · Density Bonus Law applicable
Base zoning — always check for a project-specific overlay or density-bonus increase. Not legal advice. West Covina Zoning Summary Residential PDF, Housing Element Table 6-2, Municode. Last verified 2026-08-23. Full zoning code
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