Covington, WA vs Sherwood, OR
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.
Covington
65
#1657 nationally
Sherwood
71.2
#1014 nationally
Sherwood leads in walk score (38 vs 17). Sherwood leads in average commute (24.5 min vs 35.3 min). Sherwood leads in crime level (3.6 vs 4.9).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Covington, WA | Sherwood, OR |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 65 (#1657) | 71.2 (#1014) |
| Population | 21,125 | 19,957 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $664,783 | $629,598 |
| Median Household Income | $123,065 | $109,770 |
| Average Commute | 35.3 min | 24.5 min |
| Walk Score | 17 | 38 |
| Crime Level | 4.9 | 3.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 139 | 137 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+51.7 | D+34.0 |
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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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71.2 Score
Sherwood, OR
Small Oregon city with local appeal
Median Home
$629,598
Population
19,957
Crime
Low
Walk Score
38
Pacific
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