Eastern SGV · Los Angeles County · Historical edition: May 2026
Covina, California
Eastern SGV value · Charter Oak school zones · Annie's home-base market
Explore housing, schools, and local amenities in Covina, with a historical market snapshot from May 2026 and links to its sources.
Historical snapshot from the May 2026 guide. Figures describe the periods shown; they are not current market quotes. Source websites may now show newer data. Ask Annie for a current comparison for the property you are considering.
Median Sale Price
$840K
January 2026 · +21.7% YoY
Source: Redfin
Zillow Home Value Index
$797K
+0.3% YoY · smoothed value
Source: Zillow ZHVI
Median $ / Sq Ft
$480
+0.7% YoY
Source: Redfin
Homeownership Rate
58.8%
Owner-occupant majority market
Source: Data USA
Schools · Historical guide
Covina-Valley USD & Charter Oak USD
Covina is a two-district city. Most of it is served by Covina-Valley Unified, while the northeastern Charter Oak neighborhood falls under the well-regarded Charter Oak Unified School District. The Charter Oak zone consistently carries the city's highest-rated schools — and a measurable home-value premium. Always confirm the attendance zone before making an offer.Ratings reflect the historical guide. Confirm current programs, admission rules, and the exact address with the district; city boundaries and ratings do not establish enrollment eligibility.
Charter Oak High School
Grades 9–12 · Charter Oak USD
The flagship of Charter Oak Unified — the higher-rated of Covina's two districts. The Charter Oak neighborhood is consistently the city's strongest for schools, and homes there trade at a premium.
Source: GreatSchools · Charter Oak USD
Covina & South Hills High Schools
Grades 9–12 · Covina-Valley USD
Covina-Valley Unified serves the majority of the city through Covina High, South Hills High, and Northview High — solid, established public schools with broad program offerings.
Source: Covina-Valley USD · GreatSchools
Elementary & Intermediate Schools
Grades K–8 · Both districts
Charter Oak USD's elementary campuses anchor the highest-value blocks; Covina-Valley operates a broader network across the rest of the city. Zone diligence is the single most important step for school-focused buyers here.
Source: GreatSchools · district attendance boundaries
Who Lives Here
Demographics & community
Population
~49,900
2024 estimate
Median Household Income
$98,671
2024 · up from $94,792 prior year
Median Property Value
$718,900
2024 estimate
Median Age
38.2
Family-stage demographic
Poverty Rate
8.9%
Lower than national 12.5%
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau · Data USA · Census Reporter · Point2Homes
Lifestyle Anchors
Why people buy in Covina
Historic Downtown Covina
A genuine walkable downtown with restaurants, the Covina Center for the Performing Arts, and regular community events.
Charter Oak Community
The northeastern Charter Oak neighborhood is the city's premium pocket — top schools, quiet streets, and the highest values in Covina.
Parks & Recreation
Heritage Park, Hollenbeck Park, and a well-maintained municipal park system give Covina a strong family-amenity base.
10 / 210 / 605 Access
Three-freeway proximity plus a Metrolink station make Covina commutable to DTLA, the SGV, and the Inland Empire.
Single-Family Entry Point
Predominantly single-family stock with yards — a real 'first house' market for buyers priced out of the central SGV.
Local Representation
Annie's brokerage office is based in Covina — genuinely local knowledge of the streets, the school zones, and off-market inventory.
Plan your next move
Compare the property, then the price.
A citywide median does not account for a particular home’s condition, lot, layout, or transaction terms. Bring the address, your timing, and your priorities to a conversation with Annie.
Sources & Methodology
Sources for this historical guide
This guide retains the May 2026 edition. The links below identify the original providers and may now show later periods. Sale medians and modeled home-value indices measure different things and should not be combined. Use the observation period shown with each figure.
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