Covington sits directly across the Ohio River from Cincinnati, giving residents access to a larger metro job market at Kentucky's lower cost of living. Kenton County's property tax rate is the highest among Kentucky's major cities, closer to Ohio norms than the rest of the state.
Recommended for incomes above $65k/yr (28% DTI rule)
Covington housing market
The 1.15% property tax rate reflects the county-level effective rate for Covington and is used to calculate your monthly tax escrow above. This rate may differ from the statewide Kentucky average — county-level data produces more accurate monthly payment estimates for Covington buyers. Many Covington properties also carry HOA fees — the area average is approximately $100/month, which is not included in the calculator above.
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