Median Age
38 Years
Largest Age Group
10-19 Years
Approximately 15% of Residents
Under 20
28%
Over 65
19%
Covington
Covington, TN Area Guide
Avg Rent
$405
Population
8,881
Renter Mix
52% Rent
Historic town in the heart of Tipton County
Affordable
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Historic
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Close-Knit
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Quaint
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Scenic
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Located about 37 miles northeast of Memphis, Covington is a charming town rich with historic character. Established in the early 1800s, Covington honors its historic legacy with an array of well-preserved buildings, museums, and landmarks. Covington’s South Main Street District blends past and present, boasting numerous eateries, shops, and offices in old-fashioned buildings along tree-lined thoroughfares.
Covington offers a wide variety of affordable apartments available for rent. Residents love Covington’s small-town feel, along with its close proximity to recreational opportunities. Covington’s own Cobb-Parr Memorial Park is a popular spot for outdoor fun as well as the nearby Fort Pillow State Historic Park, Lower Hatchie National Wildlife Refuge, the Hatchie River, and the Mississippi River. Getting around from Covington is simple with convenience to U.S. 51.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$37,347
Average: $53,013
Education
1,100
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
3,620
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
9%
Other Education
91%
Rent Trends
As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in Covington, TN is $405 for one bedroom, and $484 for two bedrooms. Apartment rent in Covington has increased by 0.6% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$405/month
642 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Covington, TN is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
40
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Bikeability
30
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades PK-5
418 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
586 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
772 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
564 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
706 Students
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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 February 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.