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Covington, GA home prices and housing market

1 ZIP market liveData updated September 2026Typical value$296K1-yr changeDown0.6%

The typical home value in Covington, GA is $296K as of September 2026, down 0.6% from a year ago, based on the Zillow Home Value Index. In the typical Covington ZIP code, the median list price is $345K and homes spend a median of 60 days on market as of September 2026 (Realtor.com).

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The coverage

Covington, by the numbers.

Typical home valueZillow ZHVI, September 2026
$296K
1-yr changeMedian across Covington ZIPs
-0.6%
ZIP markets live3 tracked in Covington
1
County
Newton County

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12-month value trend

-0.6% over 12 months

Typical home value in Covington over the last 12 months: $298K in Sep 2025 to $296K in Sep 2026 (-0.6%).

Sep 2025$298K

Sep 2026$296K

Median Zillow home value index across Covington's ZIP codes.

Context

The typical home in Covington, GA was worth $296,079 as of September 2026, down 0.6% over the past year. Sellers were asking more, with a median list price of $345,250, and buyers had room to negotiate, since 24.0% of listings had taken a price cut. There were 555 homes for sale in September 2026, with 162 new listings added that month. Homes took a median of 60 days to go under contract, so the pace is measured rather than fast. Taken together, the citywide data points to a soft market that favors buyers. For a Covington homeowner weighing a sale, realistic pricing and patience matter more than trying to time the market.

The numbers

What is the housing market like in Covington, GA?

Typical home value

$296K

Down0.6%YoY

Median list price

$345K

Days on market

60

Homes for sale

555

Price cuts

24.0%

New listings

162

Sources · Zillow ZHVI (September 2026) / Realtor.com (September 2026)

Figures reflect Covington's ZIP codes with market data: values and listing medians take the median across ZIPs; inventory and new listings are summed.

Prices over time

Covington, GA home prices over time

Typical home values in Covington, GA are down 0.6% over the past year, from $298K in September 2025 to $296K in September 2026.

Typical home value in Covington, GA, September of each year
MonthTypical value1-yr change
September 2026$296,079-0.6%
September 2025$297,759No prior year

Typical value is the median Zillow Home Value Index across Covington ZIP codes, taken in September of each year so every row compares the same month.

Market balance

Is Covington, GA a buyer's or seller's market?

Covington, GA leans toward a buyer's market.

Homes are taking longer to sell and homes for sale are building up relative to new listings, which gives buyers more room to negotiate.

Based on a median of 60 days on market and 24% of listings with a price cut in the typical Covington ZIP code, and 162 new listings against 555 active listings across Covington, as of September 2026 (Realtor.com).

The outlook

Covington housing market forecast 2027

-0.7%

Weighted average of Zillow's ZIP forecasts, 12 months to September 2027

A weighted average of Zillow's ZIP forecasts, across 2 Covington ZIP codes, points to typical home values falling 0.7% by September 2027.

Over the 12 months through September 2026, typical home values in Covington fell 0.6%, per the Zillow Home Value Index.

Will home prices drop in Covington?

The forecasts point that way: a weighted average of Zillow's ZIP forecasts for Covington shows typical home values falling 0.7% by September 2027, after a 0.6% decline over the past 12 months. Forecasts are not guarantees: mortgage rates, inventory, and the wider economy can move values either way.

How this is calculated: each ZIP code's 12-month Zillow forecast is weighted by its typical home value (Zillow Home Value Index, September 2026). 2 Covington ZIP codes have both figures.

Forecast: a weighted average of Zillow's ZIP forecasts (Zillow Home Value Forecast, published October 2026), calculated by Home Value Pros. A forecast, not a guarantee.

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Live markets

What ZIP codes are live in Covington?

Typical value is the Zillow home value index (ZHVI) for each ZIP, as of September 2026. 1-yr change compares it to the same ZIP a year earlier. We track 3 Covington ZIP codes in total; the remaining 2 publish as their data clears editorial QA.

Zillow ZHVI, September 2026

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Common questions

Questions about Covington, GA home prices.

How much is a home in Covington, GA worth?

The typical home in Covington was worth $296,079 as of September 2026, down 0.6% over the past year. That is a citywide figure, and the value of any individual home will vary.

How long does it take to sell a home in Covington, GA?

Homes in Covington spent a median of 60 days on the market as of September 2026. With 24.0% of listings taking a price cut, homes priced too high tend to sit longer.

How many homes are for sale in Covington, GA?

There were 555 homes for sale in Covington as of September 2026, with 162 new listings added that month.

Are home prices going up or down in Covington, GA?

Typical home values in Covington, GA are down 0.6% over the past year, based on the Zillow Home Value Index as of September 2026.

Is Covington, GA a buyer's or seller's market?

Covington, GA leans toward a buyer's market. Homes are taking longer to sell and homes for sale are building up relative to new listings, which gives buyers more room to negotiate. Based on a median of 60 days on market and 24% of listings with a price cut in the typical Covington ZIP code, and 162 new listings against 555 active listings across Covington, as of September 2026 (Realtor.com).

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