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  Community Information

Population

Total Population 15,408
Population Density 2,672 Persons/Sq. Mile
Female Population 7,550
Male Population 7,858
Median Age 33.97 Years
Percentage Population Change since 1990 75%
Percentage Population Change Since 2000 21%

Colleges

Nearest 2-Year Public College GREEN RIVER COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Distance to GREEN RIVER COMMUNITY COLLEGE 5 Miles
Nearest 4-Year Public College UNIVERSITY OF PHOENIX WASHINGTON
Distance to UNIVERSITY OF PHOENIX WASHINGTON 10 Miles

Households and Income

Total Number of Households 5,015
Family Households 4,148
Average Family Size 3.48
Average Household Income $74,733
Median Household Income $77,177
Percentage Income Change Since 1990 75%
Percentage Income Change Since 2000 21%

Crime Rates Compared to National Average

The National Average is designated 1.0 - A value of 2.0 represents twice as much risk while a value of 0.5 represents half as much risk.
Total Crime Risk 0.90
Total Crime Risk (County) 1.61
Personal Crime Risk (County) 0.87
Murder Risk (County) 0.57
Rape Risk (County) 1.59
Robbery Risk 1.08
Assault Risk (County) 0.73
Property Risk (County) 1.77
Burglary Risk (County) 1.44
Larceny Risk (County) 1.71
Motor Vehicle Theft Risk (County) 2.43

Environment

Average July High Temperature 75.2° F
Average January Low Temperature 32° F
Annual Precipitation 57.12 inches
Air Pollution Index 114% of National Average

Miscellaneous

Sales Tax Rate 8.5%
Nearest Airport SEATTLE-TACOMA INTL
Distance to SEATTLE-TACOMA INTL 13 Miles
Nearest Major Sports Team SEATTLE SEAHAWKS
Distance to SEATTLE SEAHAWKS 19 Miles

  
  School Information
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School NameGradesAddress
CEDAR HEIGHTS MIDDLE SCHOOL7 - 919640 SE 272ND ST, COVINGTON, WA 98042
MATTSON MIDDLE SCHOOL7 - 916400 SE 251ST ST, COVINGTON, WA 98042
KENTWOOD HIGH SCHOOL9 - 1225800 164TH AVE SE, COVINGTON, WA 98042
TAHOMA SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL10 - 1218200 SE 240TH ST, COVINGTON, WA 98042
CEDAR VALLEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOLK - 626500 TIMBERLANE WAY SE, COVINGTON, WA 98042
JENKINS CREEK ELEMENTARY SCHOOLK - 626915 186TH AVE SE, COVINGTON, WA 98042
COVINGTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOLK - 617070 SE WAX RD, COVINGTON, WA 98042
CRESTWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOLK - 625225 180TH AVE SE, COVINGTON, WA 98042
 
  Neighborhood Establishments

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Type of BusinessNameAddress
BANKSANCHOR BANK17432 SE 270TH PL COVINGTON, WA 98042
BANKSBANK OF AMERICA17239 SE 272ND ST # 102 COVINGTON, WA 98042
BANKSKEY BANK27205 172ND AVE SE COVINGTON, WA 98042
BANKSSTATE FARM BANK16238 SE 272ND ST COVINGTON, WA 98042
BANKSUS BANK17601 SE 272ND ST # 100 COVINGTON, WA 98042
BANKSWASHINGTON MUTUAL16735 SE 272ND ST # A COVINGTON, WA 98042



  Recent Home Sale Data ( click to expand )
 

Previous quarter's home sale average by Zip Code. Click zip code to view homes for sale.
 Total SoldMedian PriceAverage Price
98042718$315,000$325,532
Displaying 1-10 of 23 in $200-500k range
Great opportunity in the growing town of Covington with new Costco arriving and Walmart near by. Zoned commercial DN-7A many uses! Retail, restaurant, offices etc. Rent out current dwelling while planning for the future.
 17225 SE Wax Rd
 Covington, WA 98042
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$484,977
Great opportunity in the growing town of Covington with new Costco arriving and Walmart near by. Zoned commercial DN-7A many uses! Retail, restaurant, offices etc. Rent out current dwelling while planning for the future. Current home has newer kitchen and flooring in some rooms.
 17225 SE Wax Rd
 Covington, WA 98042
 3 bedrooms view property details > 
 1 bathrooms
$484,977
You will love the open and spacious entry in this craftsman home. Views of Mt. Rainier. Enjoy the unique fireplace shared by the formal dining room and large family room. Extensive hardwood floors and wainscotting. Open kitchen with maple cabinets, 6 burner down draft gas cooktop on island. Granite counters, pantry, etc. Prime location backing up to farm land makes this 4 bedroom, 2.5 bath + bonus room home a best buy. Hot tub not included.
 25131 161st Pl SE
 Covington, WA 98042
 4 bedrooms view property details > 
 2 bathrooms, 1 half bathrooms
$420,000
Two level home on nearly one acre boasts new hardwoods, new carpet throughout, fresh paint and more. Contemporary island kitchen with granite countertops, maple cabinets; master bath with travertine tiles, media niche. Lower level offers additional rooms, has been framed and is ready for finishing. Huge lot is zoned R-6 and is minutes to the vibrant community of Covington. Buyer to verify all info to own satisfaction.
 27123 203rd Ave SE
 Covington, WA 98042
 3 bedrooms view property details > 
 2 bathrooms, 1 half bathrooms
$405,000
Top notch 2 story in a plat near shopping, schools, jobs. This 4 bedroom, 2.5 bath 2 story also has a large loft area that could become a 5th bedroom or etc. Master suite has 5 piece bath and a sitting area with a gas furnace. Formal living and dining areas plus large kitchen/eating area that looks over large entertainment size deck. 3 car garage & much more!
 25615 177th Pl SE
 Covington, WA 98042
 4 bedrooms view property details > 
 2 bathrooms, 1 half bathrooms
$380,000
Roomy 3240 Sq. Ft two story home in Covington. House features 5 bedrooms all upstairs and 2.5 baths. Hardwood floor entry, spacious living room with gas fireplace, bonus family room upstairs. Gourmet kitchen with granite counters and bar stool seating island, walk in pantry. Master bedroom suite includes deluxe master bath and seperate his & hers walk in closets. Two car garage. Fully fenced backyard with patio deck. Other features include central A/C, double paned windows, skylight, gas heat.
 17830 SE 257th St
 Covington, WA 98042
 5 bedrooms view property details > 
 2 bathrooms, 1 half bathrooms
$375,000
$15,000 BONUS Used to Buy Down Interest Rate or Cash for Closing Costs! Ask LA for DETAILS! Another quality home community by GRW Construction. 3 lots & no CC&R's. Bring your own house plans/choose from suggested floor plans priced from low $360k's. 2 & 3 car garage plans! Ready-to-build-on vacant lot w/utility hook-ups. GRW Construction known for quality & att.to details & design. Walk to Kentwood High School, parks, Soos Creek trail, skateboard park, shopping, restaurants at Covington Center.
 25600 158th Pl SE
 Covington, WA 98042
 4 bedrooms view property details > 
 2 bathrooms, 1 half bathrooms
$364,000
$15,000 BONUS Used to Buy Down Interest Rate or Cash for Closing Costs! Ask LA for DETAILS! Another quality home community by GRW Construction. 3 lots & no CC&R's. Bring your own house plans/choose from suggested floor plans priced from low $360k's. 2 & 3 car garage plans! Ready-to-build-on vacant lot w/utility hook-ups. GRW Construction known for quality & att.to details & design. Walk to Kentwood High School, parks, Soos Creek trail, skateboard park, shopping, restaurants at Covington Center.
 25600 158th Pl SE
 Covington, WA 98042
 4 bedrooms view property details > 
 2 bathrooms, 1 half bathrooms
$364,000
$15,000 BONUS Used to Buy Down Interest Rate or Cash for Closing Costs! Ask LA for DETAILS! Another quality home community by GRW Const. 3 lots & no CC&R's. Bring your own house plans or choose from suggested floor plans priced from low $360k's. 2 & 3 car garage plans! Ready-to-build-on vacant lot w/utility hook-ups. GRW Construction is known for quality and att.to details & design. Walk to Kentwood High School, parks, Soos Creek trail, skateboard park, shopping, restaurants at Covington Center.
 25600 158th Pl SE
 Covington, WA 98042
 4 bedrooms view property details > 
 2 bathrooms, 1 half bathrooms
$359,000
Elegant, well-maintained home with Great Room concept. This home welcomes you with a lovely leaded glass door entry and hardwood floors. Proceed to the light, bright and spacious Great Room. There you will find a warm living room with lots of windows, a kitchen with maple cabinets, stainless steel appliances, tile granite counters and center island, and a formal dining area. Enjoy your large master suite with large 5-piece master bath and walk-in closet. Convenient upper floor laundry room.
 15420 SE 252nd Pl
 Covington, WA 98042
 3 bedrooms view property details > 
 2 bathrooms, 1 half bathrooms
$324,950
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