What are the schools like in Covelo, CA?

Covelo is served primarily by Round Valley Unified. The district operates 1 elementary schools, several middle schools, and 2 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 17.2:1.

What is the median household income in Covelo?

The median household income in Covelo, CA is $45,162 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 26.4%.

What is the weather like in Covelo, CA?

Covelo has an average high temperature of 52.3°F in January and 92.2°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 40.4 inches and annual snowfall averages 3.3 inches.

Covelo, CA Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Covelo, CA affordable or expensive?

Covelo's cost of living index is 105, where 100 represents the national average. This means Covelo is 5% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $342,700 and the median rent is $1,145 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Covelo, CA?

Covelo has a violent crime rate of 166.0 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 486.5 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Covelo, CA a Good Place to Live?

Covelo is a small town of 1,359 in California, with a median household income of $45,162 and a 26.4% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 105 (US average = 100), which is 5% above the national average.

Strengths: Covelo stands out for short average commutes.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Covelo is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Covelo city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 104.7

Covelo's overall cost of living index is 104.7, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Covelo costs roughly 5% more than the average American city.

Metric	Covelo, CA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$342,700	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,145	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	73.5%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$45,162	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Covelo's violent crime rate is 166.0 per 100,000 residents — 56% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

166.0 /100k

Property Crime

486.5 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Covelo is served primarily by Round Valley Unified. The student-to-teacher ratio is 17.2:1 (slightly above the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Covelo, CA	National Avg
School District	Round Valley Unified	—
Elementary Schools	1	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	2	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	17.2:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	12.5%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	73.5%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Covelo sees average highs of 52.3°F in January and 92.2°F in July, with 40.4 inches of annual precipitation and 3.3 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Covelo, CA
Average High — January	52.3°F
Average High — July	92.2°F
Annual Precipitation	40.4"
Annual Snowfall	3.3"

Demographics

Metric	Covelo, CA	National Avg
Population	1,359	—
Median Age	34.5	38.9
Unemployment Rate	26.4%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	20.7 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	61.3%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.2%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	12.3%	18.9%
Asian	0.4%	6.3%
Under 18	34.4%	22.2%
65 and over	16.3%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Laytonville, CA 16 mi Leggett, CA 25 mi Brooktrails, CA 26 mi Willits, CA 28 mi Alderpoint, CA 32 mi

ZIP Codes in Covelo

Covelo, CA is covered by 1 ZIP code:

95428

Covelo vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Covelo, CA affordable or expensive?

Covelo's cost of living index is 105, where 100 is the national average. That puts Covelo roughly 5% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $342,700 and median rent is $1,145/month.

What is the crime rate in Covelo, CA?

Covelo's violent crime rate is 166.0 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 486.5 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Covelo?

Public schools in Covelo are operated by Round Valley Unified. The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and 2 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 17.2:1. 12.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Covelo, CA a good place to live?

Covelo, CA has a population of 1,359, a median household income of $45,162, and an unemployment rate of 26.4%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Covelo?

Covelo averages 52.3°F in January and 92.2°F in July. Annual rainfall is 40.4 inches with about 3.3 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Covelo?

Covelo, CA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 95428.

What is the population of Covelo?

The population of Covelo, California is 1,359 with a median age of 34.5. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Covelo?

Key numbers for living in Covelo: cost of living index 105 (100 = US average), median home $342,700, median household income $45,162, crime index 35 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Covelo side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.