Covington, WA
Living in Covington
Bikeability21
Walkability13
Commute13
Public Transit35
Affordability22
Public Safety73
Airports95
Hospitals65
Colleges75
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools54
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
21kPopulation+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
$105kMedian 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
$357kMedian Home Value+$43k (2010–19)
32%Built 2000 or Later
$1.6kMedian 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
Sonship Christian School
3 miles, E
Sunbeams Lutheran School
4 miles, W
Blossoming Hill Montessori
5 miles, NE
Cascade Vista Baptist School
5 miles, NW
Colleges
Colleges near Covington, WA
University of Phoenix-Washington
10 miles, NW
Northwest College of Art & Design
17 miles, SW
University of Washington-Tacoma Campus
18 miles, SW
University of Puget Sound
19 miles, W
Hospitals
Hospitals near Covington, WA
Multicare Covington Medical Center
0 miles, S
Multicare Auburn Medical Center
7 miles, SW
Valley Medical Center
7 miles, NW
St Francis Community Hospital
11 miles, SW
Airports
Airports near Covington, WA
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
11 miles, NW
Bellingham International Airport
101 miles, N
Portland International Airport
125 miles, S
Tri-Cities Airport
160 miles, SE