Median Age
39 Years
Largest Age Group
35-44 Years
Approximately 14% of Residents
Under 20
25%
Over 65
15%
Covington
Covington, WA Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,985
Population
20,564
Renter Mix
23% Rent
Bask in natural beauty and small-town community in King County
Suburban
•
Scenic
•
Growing
•
Mountain Views
•
Active
•
Welcoming
•
Close-Knit
•
Convenient
•
Situated between Seattle and Tacoma, Covington is a scenic suburb experiencing rapid growth while maintaining a small-town feel. Covington’s residential neighborhoods are enveloped in lush natural beauty and numerous shopping centers boast an array of retail delights.
Covington fosters a strong sense of community through special events, such as the Covington Days Festival, Summer Concert Series, and a bevy of fun poolside events at the Covington Aquatic Center. Covington is within minutes of outdoor destinations like Lake Meridian Park, Lake Wilderness Park, Tiger Mountain State Forest, and Mount Rainier National Park. Getting around from Covington is easy with access to Route 18 and Seattle-Tacoma International Airport.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$119,811
Average: $144,521
Education
5,457
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
10,830
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
Get a sense of this area's population profile.
Housing Distribution
Covington has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
23%
Non-Renters
77%
Education Distribution
Review this city's overall education levels.
Bachelor's or Higher
22%
Other Education
78%
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Covington, WA is $1,985 for one bedroom, $2,252 for two bedrooms, and $2,619 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Covington has decreased by -1.7% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,985/month
774 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Covington, WA is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
50
/ 100
Limited Public Transit
Transit
30
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
40
/ 100
Scores provided by
Schools
Public
Grades PK-5
631 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
491 Students
Jenkins Creek Elementary School
Public
Grades PK-5
437 Students
Cedar Valley Elementary School
Public
Grades PK-5
258 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
1,009 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
617 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
605 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,733 Students
School data provided by
The GreatSchools Rating helps parents compare schools within a state based on a variety of school quality indicators and provides a helpful picture of how effectively each school serves all of its students. Ratings are on a scale of 1 (below average) to 10 (above average) and can include test scores, college readiness, academic progress, advanced courses, equity, discipline and attendance data. We also advise parents to visit schools, consider other information on school performance and programs, and consider family needs as part of the school selection process.
View GreatSchools Rating Methodology
Data provided by
GreatSchools.org
© 2026. All rights reserved.
The GreatSchools Rating helps parents compare schools within a state based on a variety of school quality indicators and provides a helpful picture of how effectively each school serves all of its students. Ratings are on a scale of 1 (below average) to 10 (above average) and can include test scores, college readiness, academic progress, advanced courses, equity, discipline and attendance data. We also advise parents to visit schools, consider other information on school performance and programs, and consider family needs as part of the school selection process.
View GreatSchools Rating Methodology
Data provided by
GreatSchools.org
© 2026. All rights reserved.
Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Enatai Beach Park
- Shadow Lake Bog
- Lake Wilderness Arboretum
- Auburndale Park
- Flaming Geyser State Park
Airports
- Seattle-Tacoma International
Top Apartments in Covington
Houses for Rent in Covington
Search Nearby Rentals
Nearby City Rentals
Nearby Neighborhood Rentals
Nearby House Rentals
Nearby City Guides
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.