Covington is a small town of 298 in Texas, with a median household income of N/A
.
Its cost of living index is 93 (US average = 100), which is
7% below the national average.
Strengths:
Covington stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Covington is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Covington city data on this page comes from official government sources —
the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.
Cost of Living
Index: 93.3
Covington's overall cost of living index is 93.3,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Covington costs roughly 7% less than the average American city.
Metric
Covington, TX
National Avg
Median Home Value
$170,800
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$890
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
79.5%
65.9%
Median Household Income
N/A
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Covington's violent crime rate is 196.5 per 100,000 residents
— 48% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
196.5 /100k
Property Crime
1192.4 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Covington is served primarily by COVINGTON ISD.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.9:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Covington, TX
National Avg
School District
COVINGTON ISD
—
Elementary Schools
N/A
—
Middle Schools
N/A
—
High Schools
N/A
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Student/Teacher Ratio
12.9:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
17.2%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
90.5%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Covington sees average highs of 56.8°F in January
and 94.8°F in July,
with 40.6 inches of annual precipitation
and 0.9 inches of snow per year.
Covington's cost of living index is 93, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Covington roughly 7% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $170,800 and median rent is $890/month.
Covington's violent crime rate is 196.5 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1192.4 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Covington are operated by COVINGTON ISD.
The district has several elementary, several middle, and several high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.9:1. 17.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Covington, TX has a population of 298, a median household income of N/A, and an unemployment rate of 0.0%.
It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
Covington averages 56.8°F in January and 94.8°F in July. Annual rainfall is 40.6 inches
with about 0.9 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Covington, TX is covered by 1 ZIP code: 76636.
The population of Covington, Texas is 298 with a median age of 28.7. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Covington: cost of living index 93 (100 = US average), median home $170,800, median household income N/A, crime index 54 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Covington side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
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