How long is the commute from West Covina, CA?
Workers who live in West Covina, CA take an average of 32.9 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
71.1% of workers drive alone to work.
2.0% take public transportation.
0.6% of workers walk to work.
13.2% work from home.
5.4% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 32.9 minutes (±1.0)
- Public transportation
- 2.0%
- Work from home
- 13.2%
- Households without a car
- 5.4%
How people in West Covina get to work
| Means of transportation | West Covina | Los Angeles County | California | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 71.1% (±1.6 points) | 64.8% | 65.7% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 11.7% (±1.4 points) | 9.3% | 9.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 2.0% (±0.5 points) | 3.9% | 2.9% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.6% (±0.3 points) | 2.4% | 2.4% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.3% (±0.4 points) | 2.5% | 2.4% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 13.2% (±1.2 points) | 17.1% | 17.2% | 15.1% |
In West Covina, the average commute is higher than in Los Angeles County (30.4 minutes).
It is also higher than in California (28.7 minutes).
It is higher than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In West Covina, the share commuting by public transportation is lower than in Los Angeles County (3.9%).
It is also lower than in California (2.9%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Los Angeles County, West Covina ranks 30 of 140 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 235 of 1,076.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in West Covina
| Vehicles available | West Covina | Los Angeles County | California | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 5.4% (±1.0 points) | 8.9% | 7.1% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 22.2% (±1.8 points) | 34.5% | 30.7% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 34.7% (±2.2 points) | 34.3% | 36.3% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 37.7% (±2.0 points) | 22.3% | 25.8% | 21.9% |
In West Covina, the share of households without a vehicle is lower than in Los Angeles County (8.9%).
It is also lower than in California (7.1%).
It is lower than the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in West Covina
| West Covina | Los Angeles County | California | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 13.2% (±1.2 points) | 17.1% (±0.2 points) | 17.2% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 97.0% (±0.9 points) | 96.7% (±0.1 points) | 96.9% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 94.2% (±1.0 points) | 93.0% (±0.1 points) | 93.5% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In West Covina, the share of households with a broadband subscription is higher than in Los Angeles County (93.0%).
It is not measurably different from California (93.5%).
It is higher than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near West Covina
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Covina | — | 32.9 minutes (±1.0) | — |
| Valinda | 1.6 mi | 29.7 minutes (±1.7) | Lower |
| Industry | 2.7 mi | 26.0 minutes (±11.2) | Not measurably different |
| Covina | 2.9 mi | 31.0 minutes (±1.2) | Lower |
| La Puente | 3.0 mi | 30.9 minutes (±1.5) | Lower |
| South San Jose Hills | 3.0 mi | 29.0 minutes (±1.9) | Lower |
| Vincent | 3.0 mi | 30.5 minutes (±2.2) | Not measurably different |
| West Puente Valley | 3.3 mi | 32.4 minutes (±2.1) | Not measurably different |
| Walnut | 3.4 mi | 33.5 minutes (±1.6) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Valinda, CA (29.7 minutes), Covina, CA (31.0 minutes), La Puente, CA (30.9 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Los Angeles County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 23 (tie) | Walnut Park | 33.4 minutes (±1.9) |
| 25 | Diamond Bar | 33.3 minutes (±1.3) |
| 26 | Whittier | 33.2 minutes (±1.1) |
| 27 (tie) | Glendora | 33.1 minutes (±1.3) |
| 27 (tie) | San Pasqual | 33.1 minutes (±4.9) |
| 27 (tie) | Willowbrook | 33.1 minutes (±1.9) |
| 30 (tie) | West Covina | 32.9 minutes (±1.0) |
| 30 (tie) | Citrus | 32.9 minutes (±2.0) |
| 30 (tie) | Rowland Heights | 32.9 minutes (±1.7) |
| 33 (tie) | La Verne | 32.8 minutes (±2.9) |
| 33 (tie) | Rancho Palos Verdes | 32.8 minutes (±1.7) |
| 35 | South Gate | 32.5 minutes (±1.1) |
| 36 (tie) | Cerritos | 32.4 minutes (±1.2) |
Showing 13 of 140 places in Los Angeles County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about West Covina
How long is the average commute in West Covina?
Workers who live in West Covina, CA take an average of 32.9 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in West Covina without a car?
5.4% of households in West Covina have no vehicle, and 2.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in West Covina?
13.2% (±1.2 points) of workers who live in West Covina worked from home, and 94.2% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — West Covina city, California
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — West Covina city, California
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — West Covina city, California
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DP03_0018E, DP03_0018M, DP03_0025E, DP03_0025M, DP03_0019PE, DP03_0019PM, DP03_0020PE, DP03_0020PM, DP03_0021PE, DP03_0021PM, DP03_0022PE, DP03_0022PM, DP03_0023PE, DP03_0023PM, DP03_0024PE, DP03_0024PM, DP04_0058PE, DP04_0058PM, DP04_0059PE, DP04_0059PM, DP04_0060PE, DP04_0060PM, DP04_0061PE, DP04_0061PM, DP02_0153PE, DP02_0153PM, DP02_0154PE, DP02_0154PM
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