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Renter's guide to West Covina, CA

Located in the southern portion of the state of California, the city of West Covina is part of the eastern San Gabriel Valley area of Los Angeles County and is considered a part of Greater Los Angeles.

WalletHub ranked West Covina 134^th out of the 254 best places to raise a family in California in 2018, due to the city’s affordability, amenities, and health and safety initiatives.

West Covina’s population is about 10% of Los Angeles’, and it has around 45,000 fewer residents than nearby Pomona. The city is located about 35 miles from Santa Monica and only 19 miles from the downtown area of Los Angeles.

The climate in West Covina is Mediterranean, with summers that are hot and dry, and winters that are cool and wet. Summer temperatures in West Covina average around 85ºF, although highs can reach above 90ºF. In the winter, temperatures here average about 65ºF, though they can dip below 45ºF. In West Covina, the average annual rainfall is about 16 inches, which mostly occurs during the winter months.

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Things to do in West Covina, CA

For a fun day out, visit the Galster Wilderness Park. The park is located in the southern section of the city and is made up of 42 acres of treed areas and natural open spaces. There are several short trails throughout the park, some of which lead to stunning views. The park is also home to the Galster Wilderness Park Nature Center, which offers a museum and educational programs.

One of the best attractions for kids in West Covina is the Big League Dreams Sports Park, which features three replica baseball fields – Fenway Park, Yankee Stadium, and Wrigley Field. Softball games are frequently played here, and there is also batting cages, a playground, and an indoor pavilion for soccer, basketball, and in-line hockey.

A great activity for couples in West Covina is playing a game of bowling at Bowlero West Covina. The facility offers 56 bowling lanes, an arcade, billiards/pool tables, an on-site pro shop, a sports bar, and a lounge area.

When eating out, make sure to add on your list Vincenzo’s Terrazza, Fonda Don Chon, Bun Street, One Veg World, Misky Misky Cocina Peruana, Lucille’s Smokehouse Bar-B-Que, Restaurant Hayakawa, and Quan Nem Ninh Hoa. The city has a wide variety of fare for all tastes and price points.

West Covina, CA employment & economy

The main industries in West Covina are healthcare and social assistance, education, manufacturing, retail, and public administration.. There are a number of healthcare facilities in the city, as well as large shopping centers, which employ many people.

West Covina’s top employers include Citrus Valley Medical Center (Queen of the Valley Campus), Target, San Gabriel Newspaper Group, West Covina Unified School District, J.C. Penney, Macy’s, City of West Covina, BJ’s Restaurant & Brewery, Walmart, and Concorde Battery.

West Covina’s unemployment rate is about 4.5 percent, which is slightly higher than the national rate of 3.6 percent.

Education in West Covina, CA

Public schools in West Covina are operated by three school districts, which include West Covina Unified School District, Covina Valley Unified School District, and Rowland Unified School District. Some of the top-rated schools in West Covina include San Jose Charter Academy, Merced Elementary School, Mesa Elementary School, Hollencrest Middle School, Walnut Grove Intermediate School, South Hills High School, West Covina High School, and Edgewood High School. There are also a number of private elementary and high schools in the area.

Colleges and universities in and around West Covina include North-West College (West Covina campus), Citrus College, Pasadena City College, Azusa Pacific University, Mt. San Antonio College, University of the West, Whittier College, and California State Polytechnic University (Pomona campus).