Covington, TX
Full City Profile · Texas · Johnson County County
2.6
/5.0
C+
Fair
294
Population
359/sq mi density
$155,400
Home Value
$351,438 Zillow
$986
Median Rent
32.5% income on rent
65°F
Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
19.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$155,400
45% below
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$986/mo
15% below
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
87.4%
34% above US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
104
Median year built: 1968
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$155,400
Zillow (ZHVI)
$351,438
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
87.4%
Owner-Occupied
12.6%
Renter-Occupied
US avg: 65.4% owner-occupied
Fair Market Rents (HUD FY2026)
Studio
$887/mo
1 Bedroom
$935/mo
2 Bedroom
$1,149/mo
3 Bedroom
$1,497/mo
4 Bedroom
$1,733/mo
Census median rent:
$986/mo
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
32.5%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
5% above US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1968
Average age of housing stock: 58 years
Homeownership Rate
87.4%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $155,400 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $351,438 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $986 |
| FMR Studio | $887 |
| FMR 1-Bedroom | $935 |
| FMR 2-Bedroom | $1,149 |
| FMR 3-Bedroom | $1,497 |
| FMR 4-Bedroom | $1,733 |
Market
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 87.4% |
| Renter-Occupied | 12.6% |
| Homeownership Rate | 87.4% |
| Total Housing Units | 104 |
| Median Year Built | 1968 |
| Rent Burden | 32.5% |