Covington, Washington

Small Washington city with local appeal

Pacific Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA Metro

WhereAtHome Score

65

D

out of 100

Overview

Covington is a Washington city with a population of approximately 21,125, part of the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA metropolitan area. The median home value is approximately $664,783. Median household income is $123,065.

Key Highlights

  • Population of approximately 21,125 (2023 Census estimate)
  • Median home value of $664,783 (Zillow ZHVI)
  • Median household income of $123,065 (Census ACS)
  • Average commute time of 35.3 minutes
  • Part of the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA metro area

Key Metrics

Population 2023

21,125

Source: Census ACS

$664,783

Source: Zillow ZHVI

$123,065

Source: Census ACS

35.3 min

Source: Census ACS

Walk Score 2026

17

Source: Walk Score

139 (100 = U.S. avg)

Source: AreaVibes / BLS

2024 Presidential Election

King County (county-level results)

74%
22%
Democrat 832,606
Republican 252,193
Leans D+51.7

Source: County-level results from MIT Election Data + Science Lab. Learn more

Score Breakdown

6 of 6 score factors available. Missing factors are excluded and available weights are rescaled.

Housing Affordability 30.9/100

Median home value relative to national average (Weight: 20%)

Income vs Housing 51/100

How affordable housing is relative to local incomes (Weight: 20%)

Commute Time 26.9/100

Average commute time compared to national average (Weight: 15%)

Crime 65/100

Overall crime levels based on FBI crime statistics (Weight: 20%)

Walkability 17/100

Walk Score — ease of daily errands on foot (Weight: 15%)

Purchasing Power 56.5/100

Median income relative to national average, adjusted for cost of living (Weight: 10%)

WhereAtHome Score 65

Location

Covington, WA (47.3658, -122.1002)
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Last Updated: 2026-01-01

Data sourced from U.S. Census Bureau, Zillow, FBI Crime Data Explorer, Walk Score, and Niche.