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Covington, VA
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Covington, VA
At a Glance
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)
Is Covington a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Covington residents earn a median household income of $42,724 , which is 43% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $24,067. The unemployment rate stands at 1.1% (69% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 20.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 293 business establishments, including 19 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Covington is $80,200 , 72% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $153,868. Median rent is $822/month, with 28.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 101.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1950.
Safety & Crime
Covington reports 93 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 76% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,159/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
9.6% of adults in Covington hold a bachelor's degree or higher (72% below the national average). 87.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Covington has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 317 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 39.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.