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Covington, GA
Full City Profile · Georgia · Newton County County
2.7
/5.0
C+
Fair
14,334
Population
905/sq mi density
$47,797
Median Income
$29,413 per capita
$242,700
Home Value
$290,247 Zillow
$1,162
Median Rent
44.8% income on rent
62°F
Avg Temperature
304 sunny days/yr
473
Violent Crime/100K
6,864 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.0 / 5.0
$47,797 median income, 4.6% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.8 / 5.0
$242,700 home value, $1,162/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
473 violent crimes/100K (24% above avg)
C+
Education
2.9 / 5.0
23.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$242,700
14% below
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$1,162/mo
0% below
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
46.2%
29% below US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
5,833
Median year built: 1987
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$242,700
Zillow (ZHVI)
$290,247
Median Sale Price
$327,900
Median List Price
$344,900
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
46.2%
Owner-Occupied
53.8%
Renter-Occupied
US avg: 65.4% owner-occupied
Fair Market Rents (HUD FY2026)
Studio
$979/mo
1 Bedroom
$1,023/mo
2 Bedroom
$1,203/mo
3 Bedroom
$1,524/mo
4 Bedroom
$1,775/mo
Census median rent:
$1,162/mo
· Zillow rent:
$1,828/mo
Market Indicators (Redfin)
Median Days on Market
103 days
Sale-to-List Ratio
0.9%
Buyers market
Homes Sold
25
Price Drops
28.0%
of listings with price reduction
Price Per Sq Ft
$135
Active Inventory
125
homes for sale
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
44.8%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
45% above US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1987
Average age of housing stock: 39 years
Homeownership Rate
46.2%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $242,700 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $290,247 |
| Median Sale Price | $327,900 |
| Median List Price | $344,900 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $135 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $1,162 |
| Zillow Rent (ZORI) | $1,828 |
| FMR Studio | $979 |
| FMR 1-Bedroom | $1,023 |
| FMR 2-Bedroom | $1,203 |
| FMR 3-Bedroom | $1,524 |
| FMR 4-Bedroom | $1,775 |
Market
| Days on Market | 103 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 0.9% |
| Price Drops | 28.0% |
| Homes Sold | 25 |
| Active Inventory | 125 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $135 |
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 46.2% |
| Renter-Occupied | 53.8% |
| Homeownership Rate | 46.2% |
| Total Housing Units | 5,833 |
| Median Year Built | 1987 |
| Rent Burden | 44.8% |