Covington, Washington · ZIP 98042

Covington — ZIP 98042

Covington (98042) scores 55/100 — Fair for Washington. Safety: Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier. Schools: Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage. A premium market - pricier than most of the state. The typical home value here is $706K.

Overall NeighborScore

C-Fair

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Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier.

Safety index45/100

Violent crime share4%

Property crime share96%

Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage.

School index66/100

Avg math proficiency41%

Avg reading proficiency54%

Schools nearby14

A premium market - pricier than most of the state.

Affordability index39/100

Typical home value$706K

Median rent$2,410/mo

How this score is calculated: the NeighborScore composite weights crime 53% and schools 47%, each normalized to the local area. Home affordability is shown for context and is not factored into the overall score. Sources & methodology →

Last refreshed — Schools: Aug 2026 · Real estate: Aug 2026 · Demographics: Jun 2026

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Real Estate Snapshot

Typical Home Value

$706K

Median Rent

$2,410/mo

Days on Market

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Sale-to-List

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Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Median Rent — 24 Months

Crime Overview

Total Incidents

70,251

Violent Crime

8,019

Property Crime

62,232

Crime statistics for this area are estimated from FBI-reported county-level data for King County, Washington (2025). This ZIP does not yet have city-specific monthly crime data, so figures reflect the entire county rather than this ZIP alone.

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Nearby Schools

	Grades
Grass Lake Elementary School	PK–05	337	67%	68%
Lake Youngs Elementary School	PK–05	416	61%	63%
Sunrise Elementary School	PK–05	512	55%	65%
Maple View Middle School	06–08	1,046	51%	57%
Crestwood Elementary School	PK–05	386	49%	54%
Kentwood High School	09–12	1,995	37%	76%
Meridian Elementary School	PK–05	390	37%	41%
Mattson Middle School	06–08	719	36%	55%
Covington Elementary School	PK–05	456	36%	45%
Cedar Heights Middle School	06–08	876	32%	50%
Jenkins Creek Elementary School	PK–05	340	31%	36%
Horizon Elementary School	PK–05	408	28%	54%
Cedar Valley Elementary School	PK–05	318	27%	32%
Kentlake High School	09–12	1,561	25%	61%

Directory and latest enrollment: NCES Common Core of Data (SY 2024–25 where reported). Proficiency: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts SY 2021–22; state standards are not directly comparable.

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Demographics

Population

48,594

Median Income

$128K

Homeownership

82%

Median Age

39 yrs

Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2024).

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 98042 has a reported-crime score of 45/100. A higher score represents a lower reported-crime rate under the best available data tier for this ZIP; it is not a guarantee of safety. Review the crime report and current local police data before making a decision.

ZIP 98042 has a school score of 66/100. The index combines reported SY 2021–22 math and reading proficiency with grade-band coverage. Nearby or county-level estimates may be used where ZIP-level reporting is sparse, and state assessment standards are not directly comparable.

The latest home value or sale-price figure available for ZIP 98042 is approximately $706K. The profile identifies the underlying source; Zillow ZHVI is a typical home value measure, while Redfin data is a median sale-price measure. These are different metrics and may lag current listings.

ZIP 98042 in Covington has an overall NeighborScore of 55/100. It combines the crime score (53%) and school score (47%); affordability is context only. Use the component data and its coverage notes rather than treating the composite as a complete measure of livability.