Living in Covington City, Virginia
A small independent city on the Jackson River where Interstate 64 crosses the Alleghany Mountains. The Highlands' commercial center, anchored by its longtime paper mill.
Credit
Commute & how people work
About 7% of Covington City workers work from home and the typical commute runs 17 min.
How long the commute is, share of commuters
| Under 10 min | 37% | |
|---|---|---|
| 10 to 19 min | 37% | |
| 20 to 29 min | 12% | |
| 30 to 44 min | 7% | |
| 45 min or more | 8% |
How people get to work, share of workers
| Drive alone | 88% | |
|---|---|---|
| Carpool | 3% | |
| Public transit | 0% | |
| Walk or bike | 1% | |
| Work from home | 7% | |
| Other | 0.3% |
Check drive times from a specific address →
Compare commutes across Alleghany Highlands →
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year (2024). County-wide figures, not a specific address.
Schools
Alleghany Highlands Public Schools reports a 88% on-time graduation rate, with 62% passing Math and 65% passing Reading on Virginia SOL assessments (VDOE School Quality Profile).
Before you choose an address
- Which school is assigned to this exact address today?
- Are there specialty, magnet, or transfer programs with separate deadlines?
- What is the real commute or bus time during morning drop-off?
- Confirm attendance zone and enrollment steps before relying on listing copy.
Check a specific address for nearby schools, commute, and services →
Compare school signals across Alleghany Highlands →
Amenities & walkability
Within a few miles you'll find about 0 restaurants & cafes and 0 grocery stores. The town center is car-dependent (0 walkable spots within a mile). Counts from OpenStreetMap.
Local businesses
Use this as a daily-life snapshot: grocery stores, restaurants, cafes, and everyday places that help you picture a normal week in Covington City. Owner-approved details appear when available.
Grocery & markets
- Walmart Supercenter, 313 Thacker Avenue, Covington, VA 24426
- Bartley's Meat Market, 2530 Midland Trail, Covington, VA 24426
- Covington Farmers Market
- Food Lion
Restaurants
- Arby's, 1410 Durant Street, Covington, VA 24426
- Burger King, 900 Valley Ridge, Covington, VA 24426-6348
- Domino's, 115 Mall Road, Covington, VA 24426
- Hardee's, 1122 South Alleghany Avenue, Covington, VA 24426
- McDonald's, 100 Mall Road, Covington, VA 24426
- Subway, 584 East Madison Street, Covington, VA 24426
Cafes & coffee
- Double C. Cafe, 315 West Main Street, Covington, VA
Shops & retail
- Cato, 317 Thacker Avenue, Covington, VA 24426
- Dollar Tree, 321 Thacker Avenue, Covington, VA 24426
- Highland Computers, 109 Mall Road, Covington, VA 24426
- T-Mobile, 319 Thacker Avenue, Covington, VA 24426
- Boost Mobile, 119 Mall Road, Covington, VA 24426
- Shoe Show, 327 Thacker Avenue, Covington, VA 24426
Health & medical
- EZCare Walk-In Medical Center, 919 South Craig Avenue, Covington, VA 24426
- Fresenius Kidney Care, 117 Mall Road, Covington, VA 24426
- Allegheny Health Clinic, 321 East Beech Street
Pharmacies
- Walmart Pharmacy, 313 Thacker Avenue, Covington, VA 24426
- CVS Pharmacy
Personal care
- SmartStyle, 313 Thacker Avenue, Covington, VA 24426
- VIP Nails, 331 Thacker Avenue, Covington, VA 24426
- Merle Norman, 344 West Main Street, Covington, VA
Hotels & lodging
- Hampton Inn Covington, 701 Carlyle Street, Covington, VA 24426
- Magnuson Hotel - Mountain View, 820 East Madison Street, Covington, VA 24426
- Quality Inn, 429 West Main Street, Covington, VA
- Budget Inn, 420 North Monroe Avenue, Covington, VA
- Compare Inn & Suites, 203 Interstate Drive, Covington
- Pinehurst Motel, 718 East Madison Street, Covington, VA 24426
Banks
- Wells Fargo, 246 West Main Street, Covington, VA
- Jackson River Community Credit Union, 347 North Court Avenue, Covington, VA
- First National Bank, 151 North Court Avenue, Covington, VA
- Highlands Community Bank, 307 Thacker Avenue
- State Bank of the Alleghenies, 116 West Riverview Drive, Covington, VA
- BB&T
Hardware & home
- SJ Neathawk Lumber, 598 East Madison Street, Covington, VA 24426
- Sherwin-Williams
Auto services
- Magic City Chevrolet GMC, 345 Thacker Avenue, Covington, VA 24426
- Advance Auto Parts
- AutoZone
Churches & faith communities
- Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Church, 255 West Main Street, Covington, VA
- Covington Baptist Church, 280 West Riverside Street, Covington, VA
- Emmanuel Episcopal Church, 138 North Maple Avenue, Covington, VA
- First Presbyterian Church, 185 North Maple Avenue, Covington, VA
- Granbery Memorial United Methodist Church, 425 West Main Street, Covington, VA
- Catholic Parrish House, 214 West Locust Street, Covington, VA
Gas stations
- Amoco, 1106 South Monroe Avenue, Covington, VA 24426
- BP, 584 East Madison Street, Covington, VA 24426
- Shell, 810 East Madison Street, Covington, VA 24426
- Valero, 917 South Monroe Avenue, Covington, VA 24426
- Exxon
Convenience stores
- 220 Express Mart, 1106 South Monroe Avenue, Covington, VA 24426
- Quick Pick, 800 East Madison Street, Covington, VA 24426
- Valero, 917 South Monroe Avenue, Covington, VA 24426
- Stop In Food Stores, 810 East Madison Street, Covington, VA 24426
Browse the full Covington City directory, search businesses, parks & employers →
Business listings start from OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL) and public local directories; owner-approved updates appear after review. Own or manage one? Claim or add your listing.
Major employers & institutions
The biggest workplaces in and around Covington City: the universities, hospitals, plants, and offices that anchor the local economy.
Business & industrial parks
- Low Moor Power Plant
A starting list of the area's largest workplaces, compiled from public sources and OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL).
By the numbers
Cost of living
Who lives here
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates.
Risk
Source: FEMA NFHL (approx, area-weighted)
Frequently asked questions
What are property taxes like in Covington City?
Covington City's real-estate tax rate is about $0.85 per $100 of assessed value (roughly 0.85% a year).
How are the schools in Covington City?
Alleghany Highlands Public Schools reports a 88% on-time graduation rate, with 62% passing Math and 65% passing Reading on Virginia SOL assessments.
How long is the commute in Covington City?
The average commute for Covington City workers is about 17 minutes, and 74% get to work in under 20 minutes. County-wide Census figures, not a specific address.
Can I work remotely from Covington City?
About 7% of Covington City workers already work from home.
Nearby area guides
Keep exploring Alleghany Highlands with nearby area guides.
Moving from out of state?
See your tax and cost-of-living savings if you're moving from out of state:
Credit
Compare costs in the moving guide →
Sources and freshnessLast rebuilt 2026-09-14 with public records and source notes for Living in Covington City.
- Last rebuilt 2026-09-14 from the latest records synced into this guide.
- 1 area shows an explicit coming-soon state rather than a guessed price.
- Property and tax figures come from county/city parcel, sales, and assessor records.
- School metrics use Virginia Department of Education profiles when available.
- Amenity and business counts use OpenStreetMap, so hours and listings can change.
- Jobs, events, news, and business-directory layers are included only after their feeds or curated sources sync.
- Use these figures as planning estimates, then verify taxes, listings, and school details before making an offer.
Also exploring Southwest Virginia?
This page is focused on Alleghany Highlands. Open a neighboring guide when your search crosses into another part of the region.