At a Glance
Median Income
$58,814
$36,410 per capita
Home Value
$167,900
Zillow: $215,309
Median Rent
$949/mo
29.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
466/100K
2,912/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
32.0%
87.0% high school+
Unemployment
3.0%
15.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.0%
20.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
55°F
293 sunny days/yr
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?
B
3.3 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Covington residents earn a median household income of $58,814 , which is 22% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $36,410. The unemployment rate stands at 3.0% (17% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 15.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 27,215 business establishments, including 2,075 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Covington is $167,900 , 40% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $215,309. Median rent is $949/month, with 29.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 90.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1947.
Safety & Crime
Covington reports 466 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 23% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,912/100K. The murder rate is 5.0/100K.
Education
32.0% of adults in Covington hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(5% below the national average).
87.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Covington has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C).
Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 45.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population40,902
Median Age37.6 yrs
Density3,106/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans6.0%
Economy
B+
Median Income$58,814
Per Capita$36,410
Unemployment3.0%
Poverty15.6%
County GDP$107,275M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,479
Housing
A+
Home Value$167,900
Rent$949
Ownership51.5%
Zillow$215,309
Housing Units21,066
Rent Burden29.8%
Crime
F
Violent466/100K
Property2,912/100K
Murder5.0/100K
Assault196/100K
Burglary493/100K
Health
Obesity31.0%
Diabetes10.6%
Smoking20.7%
Heart Disease6.7%
Premature Death9,669/100K
Climate
Avg Temp55°F
Sunny Days293/yr
Rain45.3 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation587 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+32.0%
High School+87.0%
Graduate+10.5%
School Score5.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 42% / D 57%
Commute23 min
Broadband85.2%
Internet Speed221 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries41
Did You Know?
Covington was founded in 1815.
The median home in Covington was built in 1947.
The nearest airport is Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International (8 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.505 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
16.1% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 221 Mbps.
There are 2,075 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 75 fatal vehicle crashes.
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