At a Glance
Median Income
$126,730
$53,508 per capita
Home Value
$590,100
Zillow: $670,976
Median Rent
$2,220/mo
32.6% of income on rent
Violent Crime
166/100K
2,682/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
35.9%
94.1% high school+
Unemployment
2.5%
2.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
24.3%
8.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
54°F
240 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+
3.5 / 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 $126,730 , which is 69% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $53,508. The unemployment rate stands at 2.5% (31% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 20,820 business establishments, including 1,771 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Covington is $590,100 , 109% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $670,976. Median rent is $2,220/month, with 32.6% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 107.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1992.
Safety & Crime
Covington reports 166 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 56% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,682/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
35.9% of adults in Covington hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(7% above the national average).
94.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Covington has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C).
Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 240 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 40.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 28.
Data Overview
People
Population20,957
Median Age37.4 yrs
Density3,534/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans6.9%
Economy
A+
Median Income$126,730
Per Capita$53,508
Unemployment2.5%
Poverty2.0%
County GDP$64,941M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,354
Housing
A
Home Value$590,100
Rent$2,220
Ownership79.1%
Zillow$670,976
Housing Units7,551
Rent Burden32.6%
Crime
F
Violent166/100K
Property2,682/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault97/100K
Burglary406/100K
Health
Obesity24.3%
Diabetes7.1%
Smoking8.8%
Heart Disease4.2%
Premature Death7,855/100K
Climate
Avg Temp54°F
Sunny Days240/yr
Rain40.1 in/yr
AQI28 (Good)
Elevation381 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+35.9%
High School+94.1%
Graduate+10.4%
School Score5.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 43% / D 54%
Commute34 min
Broadband95.0%
Internet Speed162 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries29
Did You Know?
The median home in Covington was built in 1992.
16.1% work from home.
The nearest airport is Seattle-Tacoma International (11 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.420 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
12.2% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 162 Mbps.
There are 1,771 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 86 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.
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