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Moving to Covington, GA
$355,000Median listing price
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About Covington
Covington is the county seat of Newton County, with 14,192 residents in the 2020 census (2026 estimate: ~17,741). Incorporated in 1821 as the seat of the newly organized Newton County and named for Brig.
Home prices in Covington
The median listing price in Covington is $355,000.
Top places in Covington
- Covington Square — the Newton County Courthouse clock tower ("Mystic Falls" in The Vampire Diaries), walk of fame, store windows, and the Welcome Center film-site guide.
- Filming locations — In the Heat of the Night, Sweet Magnolias, Dukes of Hazzard, Remember the Titans sites.
- Covington Mill Village and Starrsville Historic District — mill-town and early-settlement history.
- Second Saturday / Square events — downtown festivals on the square.
Commuting from Covington
- ~35 miles southeast of downtown Atlanta.
- US-278, GA-36/142, and I-20 (Exit 90) connect to the metro.
- Realistic drive to downtown Atlanta: ~40–55 minutes off-peak, 70–110 minutes in rush hour via I-20 W.
- No MARTA rail service; no commuter bus.
Schools in Covington
Public schools: Newton County School District. For enrollment and performance data, see the state report card in Town links below. Confirm school assignment for any address directly with the district.
Covington FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Covington, GA?
The median listing price in Covington is $355,000. Median listing price · Realtor.com · September 25, 2026 - How is the commute from Covington, GA?
~35 miles southeast of downtown Atlanta. - Which school district serves Covington, GA?
Covington is served by Newton County School District. See the state report card in Town links, and confirm school assignment for a specific address with the district.
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Official town resources. School report cards via the National Center for Education Statistics.