Charlottesville, VA vs Covington, WA
Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.
Score Snapshot
No universal winner
Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.
Charlottesville
70.1
#1130 nationally
Covington
65
#1657 nationally
Charlottesville leads in walk score (58 vs 17). Charlottesville leads in average commute (17 min vs 35.3 min). Covington leads in crime level (4.9 vs 9.8).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Charlottesville, VA | Covington, WA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 70.1 (#1130) | 65 (#1657) |
| Population | 44,983 | 21,125 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $522,903 | $664,783 |
| Median Household Income | $67,177 | $123,065 |
| Average Commute | 17 min | 35.3 min |
| Walk Score | 58 | 17 |
| Crime Level | 9.8 | 4.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 122 | 139 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+68.7 | D+51.7 |
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70.1 Score
Charlottesville, VA
Small Virginia city with local appeal
Median Home
$522,903
Population
44,983
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
58
Northeast
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D
65 Score
Covington, WA
Small Washington city with local appeal
Median Home
$664,783
Population
21,125
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
17
Pacific
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