Covington City Property Records in Washington
Covington is an incorporated city in southeast King County, Washington. Its property records belong to the county rather than the city. Recorded deeds, plats and liens are available from the King County Recorder's Office, and ownership, assessed value and sales information from the King County Department of Assessments, including its eReal Property and parcel viewer tools. Taxes are billed by the King County Treasury Division. The City of Covington Community Development Department answers questions about zoning and building permits. Property lawsuits are heard in King County Superior Court, with the Maleng Regional Justice Center in nearby Kent.
Covington Property and Community Statistics
What Are the Crime Rates
This section covers reported crime in Covington and the types of offenses included in the data. It groups violent crimes, such as murder, robbery, and assault, separately from property crimes, such as total property crimes, burglary, and motor vehicle theft.
Covington recorded 1 murder, 13 robberies, and 17 assaults in the reported violent crime data. For property crimes, the data shows 659 total property crimes, including 67 burglaries and 95 motor vehicle thefts.
These counts show the number of reported incidents in each category, which allows readers to see which categories have the highest counts. They do not account for population size or other context.
What Is the Population Profile of Covington
Covington's population is led by White residents, who make up 60% of the population (12,551 people). Asian residents are the second-largest group at 13% (2,728 people), followed by Hispanic residents at 12% (2,422 people). Two + Races residents make up 9% (1,832 people) and Black residents 6% (1,261 people).
Covington, Ratings Compared Across Washington 
Covington's ratings cover several aspects of life in the city. The three highest-rated categories are Access to Outdoor Activities (A), Diversity (A), and Health & Fitness (A-). Other notable ratings include Good for Young Professionals (B+), Public Schools (B), Cost of Living (C), and Commute (C+). Together, these ratings provide an overview of key quality-of-life categories.
How Educated Is Covington
Covington's Education data shows residents' educational attainment, including Bachelor Degree (24%), High School (22%), and Some College (16%). The data also includes Associate Degree (12%), Masters Degree (11%), Below High School (6%), and Doctorate (0.40%).
When Were Homes Built
Covington's Home Age data shows when homes were built across different construction periods. Most homes were built during 2000 - Present (39%), followed by 1960 - 1979 (30%) and 1980 - 1999 (29%). The data also includes Before 1939 (1%) and 1940 - 1959 (0.96%).
How Many Bedrooms Do Homes Have?
Covington's Home Size data shows the distribution of homes by number of bedrooms. Most homes have 3 Bedrooms (44%), followed by 4 Bedrooms (34%) and 5 or More Bedrooms (9%). The data also includes 2 Bedrooms (9%), 1 Bedroom (4%), and No Bedrooms (0.73%).
What Is the Average Age
Covington's Population data shows the distribution of residents by age group. The largest groups are 35 - 44 (15%), 25 - 34 (14%), and 45 - 54 (13%). The data also includes 55 - 64 (13%), Under 10 (13%), 10 - 17 (12%), 65 Plus (12%), and 18 - 24 (7%).
Property Market Trends at Covington
Covington's property market remains strong, with the median home price reaching approximately $590,100. Suburban areas, however, offer more affordable housing options. The rental market is also competitive, with the median rent around $2,220 per month. Despite high demand and limited inventory, the market remains resilient, attracting both buyers and investors seeking long-term value in Covington's dynamic real estate landscape.