Median Age
38 Years
Largest Age Group
30-39 Years
Approximately 17% of Residents
Under 20
23%
Over 65
16%
Covington, KY
Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,419
Population
43,746
Renter Mix
52% Rent
Rich history and vibrant character define this Cincinnati suburb
Historic
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Suburb
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Commuter
Covington is a vibrant suburban city located directly across the Ohio River from Cincinnati. The north side of the city is well known for its stunning historic architecture, from the numerous magnificent churches to the iconic John A. Roebling Suspension Bridge (connecting Covington with Cincinnati) to the brick townhomes of the Mutter Gottes Historic District. Farther south, things spread out considerably as the urban layout begins to blend into the surrounding countryside.
The local rental market is huge and diverse, ranging from upscale historic homes and swanky downtown condos to sensible suburban homes to budget-friendly efficiency apartments. The variety of housing options combined with the easy access to Cincinnati has bade Covington a longtime favorite for commuters, and frequent travelers will love the close proximity to Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport.
Explore the City
The Roebling Murals in Downtown Covington tell the history of the region from 8000 B.C. to 2008.
Covington offers big-city benefits in a walkable community that oozes small-town charm.
The water view at George Rogers Clark Park.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$51,783
Average: $71,645
Education
11,522
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
22,036
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Covington has more renters than homeowners.
Renters
52%
Non-Renters
48%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
21%
Other Education
79%
Rent Trends
As of June 2026, the average apartment rent in Covington, KY is $1,336 for a studio, $1,420 for one bedroom, $1,884 for two bedrooms, and $1,676 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Covington has increased by 1.4% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,420/month
703 Sq Ft
House
$2,115/month
1,281 Sq Ft
Cost of Living
The cost of living in Covington, KY is 13.0% lower than the national average. Generally, housing in Covington is 27.9% less expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $1,336 - $1,884. You can expect to pay 10.8% less for groceries, 7.0% less for utilities, and 2.2% more for transportation.
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Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Covington, KY is for everyday living.
Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
30
/ 100
Limited Public Transit
Transit
30
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Bikeability
30
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades PK-5
521 Students
Public
Grades K-5
407 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
480 Students
Ryland Heights Elementary School
Public
Grades PK-5
448 Students
Glenn O Swing Elementary School
Public
Grades K-5
400 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
619 Students
Public
Grades K-12
11 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
862 Students
Public
Grades K-12
11 Students
Chapman Vocational Education Center
Public
Grades 9-12
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Newport Aquarium
- John G. & Phyllis W. Smale Riverfront Park
- Theodore M. Berry Friendship Park
- Cincinnati History Museum
- Wilson Commons
Commuter Rail
Airports
- Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in June 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.