Covington, WA

Living in Covington

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Bikeability 21
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Walkability 13
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Commute 13
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Public Transit 35
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Affordability 22
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Public Safety 73
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Airports 95
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Hospitals 65
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Colleges 75
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Schools 54
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Residents

21k Population +4k (2010–19)
38  y Median Age +4 (2010–19)
28% College-Educated +3% (2010–19)
73% Family Households -7% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years18%
15 to 34 years27%
35 to 54 years30%
55 to 74 years21%
75 years and over4%

Diversity

Asian12%
Black4%
Caucasian68%
Hispanic or Latino8%
Multiracial7%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%

Education

Less than high school7%
High school graduate26%
Some College38%
Bachelor's degree22%
Graduate degree6%

Households

Family household73%
Householder living alone19%
Householder not living alone8%

Economy

$105k Median Household Income +$21k (2010–19)
94% Above Poverty -2% (2010–19)
39  mi Average Commute
86% Lived Here Last Year -2% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K6%
$25K to $49K11%
$50K to $74K15%
$75K to $99K15%
$100K to $124K16%
$125K to $149K12%
$150K to $199K14%
$200K or more12%

Employers

Government7%
Private sector79%
Self-employed3%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance5%
Factory and transportation15%
Mgt, science, and arts39%
Military<1%
Sales and office28%
Service13%

Commute

Car, truck, or van92%
Motorcycle1%
Public transportation2%
Walked1%
Worked at home4%

Housing

$357k Median Home Value +$43k (2010–19)
32% Built 2000 or Later
$1.6k Median Monthly Rent +$498 (2010–19)
78% Owner-Occupied -6% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached89%
Multiple units<1%
Mobile home1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later5%
Built 2010 to 20133%
Built 2000 to 200924%
Built 1990 to 199916%
Built 1980 to 198915%
Built 1970 to 197917%
Built 1960 to 196917%
Built 1950 to 19591%
Built 1940 to 1949<1%
Built 1939 or earlier1%

Home Value

Less than $50K2%
$100K to $149K1%
$150K to $199K5%
$200K to $249K11%
$250K to $299K10%
$300K to $399K38%
$400K to $499K20%
$500K to $749K12%
$750K to $999K1%
$1M to $1.49M1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
$2M or more<1%

House Heating Type

Electricity27%
Fuel oil, kerosene1%
LP gas2%
Utility gas67%
Wood2%

Crime

Violent Crime in Covington

United States45
Washington38
Seattle Metro Area42
King County41

Property Crime in Covington

United States48
Washington70
Seattle Metro Area75
King County79

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (58%)(37%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton62%
Donald Trump31%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 40 9 3
Feb 41 6 3
Mar 45 6 2
Apr 49 5 1
May 54 4 0
Jun 59 3 0
Jul 64 1 0
Aug 64 2 0
Sep 59 3 0
Oct 51 6 0
Nov 44 10 1
Dec 38 8 3

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Covington

Excessive Heat5
Inland Flooding28
Coastal Flooding2
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Covington, WA

Private Schools

Private Schools near Covington, WA

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Colleges

Colleges near Covington, WA

Hospitals

Hospitals near Covington, WA

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Valley Medical Center
7 miles, NW
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Airports

Airports near Covington, WA

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Tri-Cities Airport
160 miles, SE