What percentage of people rent in Covington, KY?
48.2% (±3.1 points) of the occupied homes in Covington, KY are rented (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
That is 8,801 renting households against 9,464 that own their home.
In Covington, the share of households that rent went from 51.2% in 2015–2019 to 48.2% in 2020–2024 (−3.0 percentage points), not a measurable change.
Figures last updated on .
- Households that rent
- 48.2% (±3.1 points)
- Renting households
- 8,801 (±583)
- Median renter income
- $35,692 (±$5,081)
Who rents and who owns in Covington
| Covington | Kenton County | Kentucky | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Renter-occupied share | 48.2% (±3.1 points) | 29.3% (±1.3 points) | 31.7% (±0.3 points) | 34.8% |
| Renting households | 8,801 (±583) | 19,709 (±875) | 574,561 (±5,417) | 45,017,354 |
| Owning households | 9,464 (±644) | 47,658 (±977) | 1,239,908 (±8,203) | 84,210,142 |
| Average renter household size | 2.1 (±0.1) | 2.2 (±0.1) | 2.2 (±0.0) | 2.3 |
| Average owner household size | 2.4 (±0.1) | 2.6 (±0.0) | 2.5 (±0.0) | 2.6 |
| Median renter household income | $35,692 (±$5,081) | $48,858 (±$2,821) | $39,858 (±$584) | $52,966 |
| Median owner household income | $82,024 (±$5,633) | $101,544 (±$3,241) | $78,998 (±$476) | $100,009 |
In Covington, the renter share is higher than in Kenton County (29.3%).
It is also higher than in Kentucky (31.7%).
It is higher than the national figure (34.8%).
In Kenton County, Covington ranks 1 of 18 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest renter share.
Statewide, it ranks 73 of 448.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
How renting in Covington has changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Households that rent | 51.2% (±2.0 points) | 48.2% (±3.1 points) | −3.0 percentage points | Not a measurable change |
| Median gross rent | $714 (±$25) | $1,006 (±$57) | +40.9% | Up after inflation |
| Median household income | $43,437 (±$2,085) | $61,166 (±$4,263) | +40.8% | Up after inflation |
The Census Bureau publishes 2015–2019 dollars in 2019 dollars and 2020–2024 dollars in 2024 dollars.
Prices (the CPI-U, US Bureau of Labor Statistics) rose 22.7% between 2019 and 2024, so a dollar figure’s verdict compares the two after raising the earlier one by that much, using the Census Bureau’s test for a difference.
The two periods do not overlap, as the Census Bureau recommends for 5-year estimates.
Households that rent in places near Covington
| Place | Distance | Households that rent | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Covington | — | 48.2% (±3.1 points) | — |
| Kenton Vale | 1.1 mi | 21.3% (±20.0 points) | Lower |
| Fort Wright | 1.1 mi | 29.3% (±5.5 points) | Lower |
| Fort Mitchell | 2.1 mi | 41.7% (±6.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Wilder | 2.1 mi | 19.2% (±6.7 points) | Lower |
| Taylor Mill | 2.1 mi | 15.8% (±6.2 points) | Lower |
| Park Hills | 2.3 mi | 33.3% (±7.2 points) | Lower |
| Lakeside Park | 2.5 mi | 16.8% (±8.7 points) | Lower |
| Crestview Hills | 2.8 mi | 26.2% (±8.4 points) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Kenton Vale, KY (21.3%), Fort Wright, KY (29.3%), Wilder, KY (19.2%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Households that rent across Kenton County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Covington | 48.2% (±3.1 points) |
| 2 | Crescent Springs | 42.0% (±8.7 points) |
| 3 | Fort Mitchell | 41.7% (±6.6 points) |
| 4 | Park Hills | 33.3% (±7.2 points) |
| 5 | Erlanger | 30.7% (±4.2 points) |
| 6 | Fort Wright | 29.3% (±5.5 points) |
| 7 | Crestview Hills | 26.2% (±8.4 points) |
Showing 7 of 18 places in Kenton County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates), compared with 2015–2019.
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Covington
How many renters are there in Covington?
Covington has an estimated 8,801 (±583) renting households, 48.2% of its occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Is renting growing in Covington?
In Covington, the share of households that rent went from 51.2% in 2015–2019 to 48.2% in 2020–2024 (−3.0 percentage points), not a measurable change.
How big are renting households in Covington?
A renting household in Covington has 2.1 people on average, against 2.4 in an owned home.
How much do renters earn in Covington?
The median renting household in Covington, KY has an income of $35,692 (±$5,081) a year, against $82,024 for households that own their home.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Covington city, Kentucky
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Covington city, Kentucky
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Covington city, Kentucky
- Median Gross Rent (B25064), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Covington city, Kentucky
- Median Household Income (B19013), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Covington city, Kentucky
- Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U), US city average, all items, US Bureau of Labor Statistics: annual averages 2019 and 2024
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) and detailed tables (acs/acs5) for Covington city, Kentucky (place:17848, in state:21).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The 2015–2019 figures are DP04_0047PE, DP04_0047PM, B25064_001E, B25064_001M, B19013_001E, B19013_001M from the 2019 release.
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DP04_0047PE, DP04_0047PM, DP04_0047E, DP04_0047M, DP04_0046E, DP04_0046M, DP04_0049E, DP04_0049M, DP04_0048E, DP04_0048M, B25119_003E, B25119_003M, B25119_002E, B25119_002M
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Figures last updated on .
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