At a Glance
Median Income
$47,797
$29,413 per capita
Home Value
$242,700
Zillow: $292,894
Median Rent
$1,162/mo
44.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
648/100K
3,831/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
23.9%
85.1% high school+
Unemployment
7.4%
17.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.7%
17.1% smoking rate
How Covington Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Covington's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Covington a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.6 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Covington residents earn a median household income of $47,797 , which is 36% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $29,413. The unemployment rate stands at 7.4% (106% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 17.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,169 business establishments, including 148 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Covington is $242,700 , 14% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $292,894. Median rent is $1,162/month, with 44.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 96.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1987.
Safety & Crime
Covington reports 648 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 70% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 3,831/100K.
Education
23.9% of adults in Covington hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(29% below the national average).
85.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Covington has an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C).
Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 50.5 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population14,334
Median Age36.6 yrs
Density905/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born5.8%
Veterans7.5%
Economy
C+
Median Income$47,797
Per Capita$29,413
Unemployment7.4%
Poverty17.2%
County GDP$4,592M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,056
Housing
B+
Home Value$242,700
Rent$1,162
Ownership46.2%
Zillow$292,894
Housing Units5,833
Rent Burden44.8%
Crime
F
Violent648/100K
Property3,831/100K
Health
Obesity43.7%
Diabetes14.5%
Smoking17.1%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death10,380/100K
Climate
Avg Temp62°F
Rain50.5 in/yr
Elevation779 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+23.9%
High School+85.1%
Graduate+11.3%
School Score4.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 42% / D 57%
Commute37 min
Broadband89.0%
Internet Speed185 Mbps
EV Stations11
Libraries3
Did You Know?
The median home in Covington was built in 1987.
The nearest airport is Hartsfield - Jackson Atlanta International (34 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.410 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
16.1% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 185 Mbps.
There are 148 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 10 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.