Covington, WA

Covington, Washington

Introduction to Covington, Washington

Covington, Washington, in King county, is 6 miles E of Kent, Washington (center to center) and 20 miles SE of Seattle, Washington. The city benefits from easy access to the nearby cities and towns with which it shares the Seattle - Bellevue - Everett metropolitan area. Covington contains a population of approximately 13,783.

Covington History

This area was originally known as Jenkins Prairie. Covington was the name of a surveyor commissioned by the Northern Pacific Railroad to develop a railway line connecting Auburn and Kanaskat. One of the stops on this route was named after the surveyor. The area that developed around this stop was called Covington. It was incorporated as a city in August 1997.

Covington and nearby Attractions

• Druids Glen Golf Club
• Covington Aquatic Center
• Meridian Valley Country Club
• Lake Meridian Park
• Camp Mc Cullough

Things To Do In Covington

Covington has amenities for many types of recreational activities. Lake Meridian provides fishing, swimming, boating, picnics, and other recreational activities. Lake Meridian Park has facilities for jogging and several types of sports. There are a number of golf courses nearby. One can visit Auburn or Tacoma for their museums and other unique attractions.

Covington Transportation

Seattle-Tacoma International Airport provides facilities for air transportation.

Covington Higher Education

Green River Community College, Renton Technical College, and Bellevue Community College are some of the institutions where one can pursue higher studies.

High Points

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

Category	Trophy
Low Rate of Poverty (vs. State)	Top 6%
People in Middle Class or Better (vs. State)	Top 9%
Median Family Income (vs. State)	Top 12%

Comparative Profile of Covington, WA

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

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Male Share of the Population
Children Under 5 Years Old
Racial Diversity
Well-Paid Single Men
Age of the Population
Female Share of the Population
Senior Citizens

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Average Household Size
Portion of People Married

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
People Above Poverty
People in Middle Class or Better
Median Family Income
College Educated Adults

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Public Transportation Use
Working at Home
Walking and Biking to Work
Short Commute Times

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Housing Recently Built
Affordability of Property Taxes
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
Affordability of Rents
People Living Alone
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals

Crime

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Low Violent Crime
Low Property Crime

Covington Almanac

Covington Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Covington Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Covington, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Nearby Cities and Towns

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Covington High Schools (2004)

TAHOMA SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
18200 SE 240TH STREET
425-432-4484
Serves 1,357 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 21.9

Covington Colleges

(List of All Washington Colleges)

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