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Covington, VA


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Covington, Virginia

Covington, Virginia is 35 miles N of Roanoke, Virginia (center to center) and 157 miles NW of Raleigh, North Carolina. The city contains a population of approximately 6,303.

The People and Families of Covington

In Covington, about 51% of adults are married. If you enjoy solitude, you might enjoy living in Covington, which is home to many people who live alone.

The city boasts a large population of senior citizens with a wealth of life experience.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Covington had a median family income of $36,640. If you never see your neighbor it may be because he or she works from home rather than driving to the office. That's not unusual in Covington.

Political Inclinations

Political donors in Covington favored George W. Bush in the 2004 Presidential race, contributing $1,700. Among political parties, the Republican party was tops in raising money in the city.

Covington Housing

Covington has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 70% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied. Housing stock in the city might be described as older since the age of the average home is on the high side. You can't avoid taxes, but at least in Covington the property taxes tend to be lower than most.

Commuting

In Covington, 91% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

Covington strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Virginia):

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)
Top 6%Covington Affordability of Property Taxes
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 16%Covington Affordability of Rents

Comparative Profile of Covington, VA

Comparing Covington to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Virginia (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Senior Citizens97
Age of the Population97
Female Share of the Population63
Racial Diversity54
Male Share of the Population58
Children Under 5 Years Old47
Well-Paid Single Men46

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married35
Average Household Size24

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty46
People in Middle Class or Better34
Median Family Income23
College Educated Adults11

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home99
Short Commute Times88
Walking and Biking to Work89
Public Transportation Use35

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes1010
People Living Alone97
Affordability of Rents97
Seasonal and Vacation Housing65
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals34
Housing Recently Built21
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