Seattle metro, WA relocation guide
Moving to Covington, WA
$675,000Median listing price
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About Covington
Covington (~20,777 residents, 2020 Census; ~21,567 estimated in 2024) is a southeast King County city, per its Wikipedia introduction. Realtor.com's median listing price was $675,000 (read September 2026). It is a suburb of newer subdivisions, big-box retail and trail access.
Home prices in Covington
The median listing price in Covington is $675,000.
Top places in Covington
- Covington Community Park.
- Soos Creek Trail.
- Nearby Lake Meridian Park (Kent).
Commuting from Covington
- Approximate drive to downtown Seattle: ~35–50 minutes (approximate; traffic-dependent, roughly 25 miles via SR-18/SR-167 and I-5).
- Transit: King County Metro buses; no rail service — commuters typically drive or connect via Kent park-and-rides.
Covington FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Covington, WA?
The median listing price in Covington is $675,000. Median listing price (September 2026 research snapshot) - How is the commute from Covington, WA?
Approximate drive to downtown Seattle: ~35–50 minutes (approximate; traffic-dependent, roughly 25 miles via SR-18/SR-167 and I-5).
Town links
Schools
Transit
Official town resources. School report cards via the National Center for Education Statistics.