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West Covina, CA 91791 Real Estate Market Report

ZIP Code: 91791
Report Date: May 2026
Market Temperature: HOT
Scope: This ZIP code analysis focuses on single-family residential (SFR) properties. Metrics are calculated from recent sales and active listings within the past 90 days.


Market Overview

This analysis is based on a sample of properties from this ZIP code (up to 200 sold properties and up to 100 active properties). The median prices below are calculated from all available properties in the sample, while trend analysis uses properties from the selected analysis window.

Analysis Window
90 Days
Total Properties Analyzed
50
Active Listings
24
Sold Properties
26

Market Metrics

Median Listing Price
$969,000
Median Sold Price
$954,950
Median Price per Sqft
$523/sqft

Note: The property counts shown above represent only the properties analyzed in this report sample, not the total inventory for this ZIP code. Median prices are calculated from all available properties in the sample, while trend analysis uses properties from the selected analysis window.


Rental Market

Median Market Rent
$2,555

Note: The relationship between property values and rental rates reflects different market dynamics. Higher-priced properties may have lower rental yields due to factors such as luxury market positioning, owner-occupancy preferences, or long-term appreciation strategies rather than immediate rental income maximization.


Property Taxes

Property Tax Rate
0.84%

Liquidity & Velocity

Median Days on Market
286
Sale-to-List Ratio
100.0%

Market Trends & Context

Understanding Market Temperature

A Hot market indicates strong buyer demand with limited inventory, typically characterized by rising prices, quick sales (low days on market), and inventory levels below historical averages.

Price YoY Trend
flat
Market Temperature
hot
Rent YoY Trend
up
Interest Rate Pressure
elevated

Current Mortgage Rate Context

Market-level mortgage rate comparison for this area:

Current 30-year fixed mortgage rates in West Covina, CA are 6.37% compared to the 5.87% average observed in February 2026, indicating property owners who secured loans earlier this year locked in more favorable terms.

Note: Interest rate comparisons provide market context. The existing "Interest Rate Pressure" metric above shows the qualitative market impact.


Key Findings

  1. The primary market indicator, median sold price, is 954,950, signaling recent transaction-level value for the area and anchoring current pricing expectations.

  2. The market shows a pricing balance where the median listing price is 969,000, creating modest price spread between asking and sale levels that may indicate some seller optimism relative to completed transactions.

  3. Market velocity appears slower as the median days on market is 286, which, combined with a flat year-over-year price trend, suggests stable pricing but extended marketing times and potential pricing friction.

  4. Market conditions remain strong overall: the reported market temperature is hot, rents are trending up with median market rent at 2,555, while elevated financing costs (elevated interest rate pressure and noted 30-year fixed comparisons) may temper buyer urgency despite the hot market signal.


Notable Properties

The following 8 properties represent notable market examples and recent transactions that illustrate key market dynamics. These are illustrative examples selected for their significance (top sales, market benchmarks, quick sales) and are not the basis for the statistical calculations shown above.

Recent Transactions

2829 Countrywood Ln, West Covina, CA 91791
Top Sale

Highest sale in the past 90 days. Fully renovated with modern finishes and premium lot positioning.

5 beds
6 baths
4,799 sqft
$2,300,000
Mar 1, 2026
$479/sqft/sqft
221 days on market
920 S Spring Meadow Dr, West Covina, CA 91791
Premium

Sold above market average

3 beds
2 baths
2,478 sqft
$1,850,000
Mar 1, 2026
$747/sqft/sqft
192 days on market
1501 S Alpine Dr, West Covina, CA 91791
Premium

Sold above market average

4 beds
3 baths
2,700 sqft
$1,675,000
Feb 1, 2026
$620/sqft/sqft
3865 days on market
3339 E Jodee Dr, West Covina, CA 91791
Market Benchmark

Representative market sale establishing baseline for properties in the core neighborhood.

4 beds
3 baths
2,391 sqft
$1,010,000
Apr 1, 2026
$422/sqft/sqft
1021 S Lolita St, West Covina, CA 91791
Market Benchmark

Representative market sale establishing baseline for properties in the core neighborhood.

4 beds
2 baths
2,015 sqft
$1,010,000
Mar 1, 2026
$501/sqft/sqft
149 days on market
408 S Charvers Ave, West Covina, CA 91791
Market Benchmark

Representative market sale establishing baseline for properties in the core neighborhood.

3 beds
3 baths
2,006 sqft
$1,006,000
Mar 1, 2026
$501/sqft/sqft
106 days on market
1834 E Holly Oak Dr, West Covina, CA 91791
Market Benchmark

Sold at market average

4 beds
2 baths
1,185 sqft
$672,000
Apr 1, 2026
$567/sqft/sqft
2839 Skyview Ln, West Covina, CA 91791
Value

Sold below market average

5 beds
6 baths
4,871 sqft
$310,000
Feb 1, 2026
$64/sqft/sqft

West Covina, CA 91791 Real Estate Market Report

ZIP Code: 91791
Report Date: May 2026
Market Temperature: HOT
Scope: This ZIP code analysis focuses on condominium properties. Metrics are calculated from recent condo sales and active listings within the past 90 days.


Market Overview

This analysis is based on a sample of properties from this ZIP code (up to 200 sold properties and up to 100 active properties). The median prices below are calculated from all available properties in the sample, while trend analysis uses properties from the selected analysis window.

Analysis Window
90 Days
Total Properties Analyzed
35
Active Listings
9
Sold Properties
26

Market Metrics

Median Listing Price
$535,000
Median Sold Price
$555,000
Median Price per Sqft
$418/sqft

Note: The property counts shown above represent only the properties analyzed in this report sample, not the total inventory for this ZIP code. Median prices are calculated from all available properties in the sample, while trend analysis uses properties from the selected analysis window.


Rental Market

Median Market Rent
$2,555

Note: The relationship between property values and rental rates reflects different market dynamics. Higher-priced properties may have lower rental yields due to factors such as luxury market positioning, owner-occupancy preferences, or long-term appreciation strategies rather than immediate rental income maximization.


Property Taxes

Property Tax Rate
0.92%

Liquidity & Velocity

Median Days on Market
368
Sale-to-List Ratio
100.0%

Market Trends & Context

Understanding Market Temperature

A Hot market indicates strong buyer demand with limited inventory, typically characterized by rising prices, quick sales (low days on market), and inventory levels below historical averages.

Price YoY Trend
flat
Market Temperature
hot
Rent YoY Trend
up
Interest Rate Pressure
elevated

Current Mortgage Rate Context

Market-level mortgage rate comparison for this area:

Current 30-year fixed mortgage rates in West Covina, CA are 6.37% compared to the 5.87% average observed in February 2026, indicating property owners who secured loans earlier this year locked in more favorable terms.

Note: Interest rate comparisons provide market context. The existing "Interest Rate Pressure" metric above shows the qualitative market impact.


Key Findings

  1. The neighborhood's primary market value indicator is the median sold price $555,000, which reflects recent completed transactions and should be used ahead of asking prices when valuing homes.

  2. There is a noticeable spread between the median listing price $535,000 and the median sold price $555,000, which may indicate pricing friction between seller expectations and final transaction values; flat price momentum (price year-over-year trend: flat) suggests stabilization rather than rapid appreciation.

  3. Transaction velocity appears slow given a median days on market of 368 days, which suggests slower sales velocity and that listings may require longer marketing or price adjustments to reach contract; market temperature remains hot despite the elongated market time.

  4. Local valuation context shows a median price per square foot of $418 and a median market rent of $2,555, while rent trends are up year-over-year; note interest rate pressure is elevated, which may temper buyer financing capacity despite the hot market temperature.


Notable Properties

The following 8 properties represent notable market examples and recent transactions that illustrate key market dynamics. These are illustrative examples selected for their significance (top sales, market benchmarks, quick sales) and are not the basis for the statistical calculations shown above.

Recent Transactions

1643 Rosewell Rd, West Covina, CA 91791
Top Sale

Highest sale in the past 90 days. Fully renovated with modern finishes and premium lot positioning.

4 beds
3 baths
1,826 sqft
$920,000
Feb 1, 2026
$504/sqft/sqft
1813 Borrego Dr, West Covina, CA 91791
Market Benchmark

Representative market sale establishing baseline for properties in the core neighborhood.

2 beds
3 baths
1,488 sqft
$625,000
Mar 1, 2026
$420/sqft/sqft
183 days on market
1813 Borrego Dr, West Covina, CA 91791
Market Benchmark

Representative market sale establishing baseline for properties in the core neighborhood.

2 beds
3 baths
1,488 sqft
$625,000
Mar 1, 2026
$420/sqft/sqft
183 days on market
1539 Elkwood Dr, West Covina, CA 91791
Market Benchmark

Representative market sale establishing baseline for properties in the core neighborhood.

3 beds
3 baths
1,316 sqft
$575,000
Feb 1, 2026
$437/sqft/sqft
165 days on market
2127 Abrazo Dr, West Covina, CA 91791
Market Benchmark

Representative market sale establishing baseline for properties in the core neighborhood.

3 beds
3 baths
1,248 sqft
$550,000
Apr 1, 2026
$441/sqft/sqft
3155 days on market
1663 Caffrey Ln, West Covina, CA 91791
Market Benchmark

Representative market sale establishing baseline for properties in the core neighborhood.

2 beds
2 baths
1,016 sqft
$535,000
Apr 1, 2026
$527/sqft/sqft
123 days on market
2145 E Aroma Dr, West Covina, CA 91791
Market Benchmark

Sold at market average

2 beds
1 baths
968 sqft
$400,000
Feb 1, 2026
$413/sqft/sqft
2145 E Aroma Dr, West Covina, CA 91791
Market Benchmark

Sold at market average

2 beds
1 baths
968 sqft
$400,000
Feb 1, 2026
$413/sqft/sqft

Investment Analysis

Compare rental income potential against ownership costs and benchmark against market averages.

Rent vs Cost to Own

Monthly rental income vs estimated ownership cost

-$3,123/mo
91791 Avg Rent
91791 Cost to Own
Rent$2,555
Own$5,678

20% down, 6.3% rate, 0.8% tax

Short-Term Rental

Avg nightly rate and occupancy for this ZIP

91791 Avg nightly rate
91791 Avg occupancy (days/year)
Nightly rate$175/night
Occupancy137 of 365 days

Data Sources

Real estate market data & public records, and GemHaus® proprietary models.

Report generated: 5/1/2026

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