Covington is a city in King County, of Washington State, about 25 Miles south east of Seattle on Highway 18. The median sale price for homes in Oct 2014 was $266,950 according to the NWMLS.
Covington has a strong retail core with big brands. While the population of Covington is only 17,500, the retail trade area serves a population of more than 78,000. Locals and visitors come to town down Covington to enjoy many restaurant options and to shop at some of the area’s most popular retail outlets. At its 2012 Annual Conference, the Association of Washington Cities (AWC) awarded Covington the Municipal Excellence Award in economic development for its Destination Covington events