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Why Move to Covington

COMMUNITY DATA FOR COVINGTON, GEORGIA
 

COVINGTON POPULATION: 13,347
metro population: 5,457,831
state population: 9,919,945
national population: 313,914,040

COVINGTON HOUSEHOLD INCOME: $40,113
average national household income: $50,935

COVINGTON COST OF LIVING INDEX: 87        
average national cost of living: 100                

COVINGTON MEDIAN HOME PRICE: $97,000
median national home price: $153,800          

COVINGTON PROPERTY TAX RATE: $9.43
per $1,000 of Covington assessed home value
average national property tax rate: $11.20

COVINGTON CRIME RATE: 6
average national Crime Rate: 4 ranked 1-10, best to worst


So here you are. You have made your choice to move to Georgia, specifically to the Greater Metro Atlanta area. Good choice! Many people have decided that living here will provide the very best lifestyle available, including buying a home in Covington, landing the best employment and even finding the best schools and/or higher education.

Thousands of people have made the decision to relocate to Metro Atlanta, just like you. A newcomer will find why Metro Atlanta has ranked as one of the best regions in America to live or work, to buy the best real estate, to start a business, to raise a family, or even to retire.

 

CONNECT UTILITIES IN COVINGTON BY CONTACTING:

POWER:                      

City of Covington
770-385-2000
www.cityofcovington.org

WATER & SEWER:       

City of Covington                
770-787-1375
www.cityofcovington.org

GAS:

City of Covington                
770-385-2000
www.cityofcovington.org


TRASH & RECYCLING

City of Covington                
770-385-2046
www.cityofcovington.org

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