Living in Covington, Washington
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Covington · Census data 2020–2024
Covington has 21,233 residents with a median age of 36.4. The median household income is $134,502 (37% higher than the Washington median), the median home value is $637,300, the median rent is $2,232/month.
Covington at a glance
- Population
- 21,233
- Median age
- 36.4State: 38.3
- Median household income
- $134,502State: $98,141
- Median home value
- $637,300State: $564,600
- Median rent
- $2,232/moState: $1,760
- Homeowners
- 78.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 37.3%
- Average commute
- 33 min
Is Covington a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 37% higher than the Washington median; unemployment of 4.1%; a poverty rate of 5%.
Cons: Home values 13% higher than the state median; an average commute of 33 minutes.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Covington
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Covington the median home value is $637,300, 92% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $2,232 per month, which is 29.9% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,668 a month in housing costs.
Covington median household income
The median household income in Covington is $134,502 and the income per person is $54,866. 5% of residents live below the poverty line (Washington: 9.9%).
Housing in Covington: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 7,622
- Owner-occupied
- 78.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 21.1%
- Vacant
- 3.2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1994
- Average household size
- 2.87
Covington demographics
- Population
- 21,233
- Median age
- 36.4
- Under 18
- 23.6%
- 65 and older
- 12.1%
- Households
- 7,377
- Foreign-born
- 15.4%
- Veterans
- 7.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Covington ›
Education in Covington
37.3% of adults 25 and older in Covington have a bachelor's degree or higher (Washington: 39.6%), and 13.4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Covington
- Unemployment rate
- 4.1%State: 5.1%
- Average commute
- 33 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 19.2%
- Drive alone
- 69.2%
- Public transit
- 0.8%
- Walk to work
- 0.7%
- Homes with broadband
- 96.3%
Covington vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Covington | 21,233 | $134,502 | $637,300 | $2,232 |
| Lake Morton-Berrydale | 11,183 | $129,833 | $714,200 | $2,017 |
| Shadow Lake | 2,465 | $152,552 | $816,300 | $3,043 |
| Maple Valley | 28,287 | $152,885 | $724,700 | $2,304 |
| Lake Holm | 3,555 | $177,371 | $828,600 | — |
| Kent | 135,603 | $92,302 | $587,800 | $1,909 |
| Maple Heights-Lake Desire | 4,113 | $143,148 | $876,200 | $3,130 |
| Black Diamond | 5,961 | $141,383 | $779,100 | $1,453 |
| Hobart | 6,552 | $160,536 | $950,300 | $2,726 |
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What is the median household income in Covington, WA?
The median household income in Covington is $134,502, 37% higher than the Washington median of $98,141 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Covington?
The median home value in Covington is $637,300, compared with $564,600 in Washington.
How much is rent in Covington?
The median gross rent in Covington is $2,232 per month, about 29.9% of household income.
Is Covington, WA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 37% higher than the Washington median; unemployment of 4.1%; a poverty rate of 5%. Minuses: home values 13% higher than the state median; an average commute of 33 minutes.
What is the median age in Covington?
The median age in Covington is 36.4 years (Washington: 38.3).
How long is the commute in Covington?
The average commute to work in Covington is 33 minutes; 19.2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Covington?
The unemployment rate in Covington is 4.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Covington?
37.3% of adults in Covington have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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