Memphis metro, TN relocation guide
Moving to Covington, TN
$281,950Median listing price
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About Covington
Covington is the county seat of Tipton County, Tennessee, with roughly 9,000 residents, about 35 miles north of downtown Memphis. Built around a historic courthouse square, it has a classic small-town downtown, the Tipton County Museum and Nature Center, and affordable housing — the civic heart of the county.
Home prices in Covington
The median listing price in Covington is $281,950.
Top places in Covington
- Historic downtown Covington and the courthouse square
- Tipton County Museum, Veterans Memorial and Nature Center
- Cobb Parr Memorial Park
- Fort Pillow State Historic Park to the northeast
Commuting from Covington
- Downtown Memphis is about 35 miles south via US-51, roughly a 45–50 minute drive. Millington is about 20 minutes south.
Covington FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Covington, TN?
The median listing price in Covington is $281,950. Median listing price · Realtor.com · September 24, 2026 - How is the commute from Covington, TN?
Downtown Memphis is about 35 miles south via US-51, roughly a 45–50 minute drive. Millington is about 20 minutes south.
Town links
Schools
Official town resources. School report cards via the National Center for Education Statistics.