Apartments for rent in Covington, GA

The small city of Covington, Georgia is home to just over 14,000 people. Children aged 5-14 make up a larger portion of the population here (24%) than nationally (19%), making it a nice place to raise a family. With an average age of just over 36, the city's residents skew younger than most cities in Georgia. By a small 55%-45% margin, renters slightly outnumber homeowners in Covington. With a relatively reasonable average rent of $854/month in the city, renting remains an affordable option, particularly compared to other cities in Georgia. Each month, renters in Covington will save around $120 compared to the state average. Those savings add up over the course of a year.

Among Covington residents over the age of 25, 7% possess a Bachelor's degree and 4% have earned a Master's degree or Doctorate. There are three primary industries in Covington: retail, healthcare, and manufacturing. Combined, these industries account for 19% of the city's workforce. Meanwhile, in terms of job function, many workers in these industries are in transportation, as 6% of the city's population reports this as their field of work, the highest number of any profession. Covington workers take home an average annual income of almost $53,000, less than the average Georgia resident. The city's average income also falls below the national average of $73,345.

Covington has an average commute time of about 28 minutes. Driving is the typical mode of getting to work, opted for by 37% of workers, while public transportation isn't used widely. A small percentage of residents walk to work.