The Vampire Diaries
Covington was Mystic Falls for all eight seasons.
Covington, Georgia
Now showing: Covington.
The Hollywood of the South: a historic square you've seen on screen, homes that survived Sherman's March, and Atlanta about 30 miles west. The best part? You can live here.
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Market report · Q3 2026
The Covington market, right now.
Median sale price · Q3 2026$321,847-11.3% vs. last year
- Single-family$324,371
77median days on market95 a year ago
61homes sold, latest month75 a year ago
21.7%sold above askingQ3 2026
Prices are lower than last year, while homes are selling faster (77 days vs. 95). A good moment for buyers who've been waiting for Covington.
Neighborhoods people ask about
- Covington Historic DistrictThe square and the historic neighborhoods around it, listed in 1998.
- Floyd Street Historic DistrictSome of Covington's grandest historic homes, listed in 1974.
- North Covington Historic DistrictHistoric homes north of downtown, listed in 2000.
- Clark's GroveA walkable newer neighborhood built around a Montessori school and swim club.
New construction nearby
- D.R. HortonWildwoodfrom $383,520
- Century CompleteThe Ridge at Twin Riversfinal homes, from $299,990
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Market figures: Redfin, Q3 2026. Builder prices as listed on each builder's website; they change often.
Roll film
Scenes from Covington.
Swipe the reel.
Filmed here
Covington's credits.
In the Heat of the Night
Covington stood in for Sparta.
Footloose
The courthouse on the square was the courtroom.
Selma
The courthouse became the Hotel Albert.
The Dukes of Hazzard
Including the famous Elm Street jump.
My Cousin Vinny, Sweet Home Alabama, Flight
All on the city's list of productions filmed in Covington.
As listed by the City of Covington. More than 100 films and TV shows have been made here.
The set
One of Georgia's prettiest squares.
Covington was founded in 1822 and named for General Leonard Covington, a hero of the War of 1812. Southern Living named it one of the Prettiest Small Towns in Georgia (2017), and AJC readers voted the square the Best Town Square in Atlanta (2018).
Square Park hosts concerts and events all year, and the Walk of Stars honors the productions filmed here.
- Square Park
- Walk of Stars
- Cricket Frog Trail
- Oxford College of Emory next door
Off camera
Real life in Covington.
17,477Population (2025 est.)
About $300,000Median home value, Census 2020–24
County seatof Newton County
Newton CountySchool district
About 30 milesTo Atlanta
I-20, exits 90–93Interstate
U.S. Census Bureau: population is the 2025 estimate; home value is the 2020–2024 median for owner-occupied homes. Sources are listed at the bottom of the page.
The Census Bureau estimates about 17,500 residents in 2025, up from 14,192 in 2020. The 2020–2024 survey puts the median value of owner-occupied homes around $300,000, from historic homes near the square to newer neighborhoods.
Students attend Newton County Schools. High schools with Covington addresses include Newton High, Eastside High and Alcovy High, and we'll confirm the zoned schools for any address.
Buying in Covington
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Find your place in the Hollywood of the South
Historic homes near the square or newer neighborhoods: we'll help you find the Covington home that fits.
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Best when you want small-town charm 30 miles from Atlanta.
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How selling with BLEU worksQuestions
Covington, answered.
Why is Covington called the Hollywood of the South?
More than 100 films and TV shows have been filmed in Covington, including The Vampire Diaries (as Mystic Falls), In the Heat of the Night, Footloose and Selma.
What do homes cost in Covington?
Homes in Covington sold for a median of $321,847 in Q3 2026 (-11.3% from a year earlier), according to Redfin, with a median of 77 days on market. Every home is different, so a free home review is the best way to understand yours.
How far is Covington from Atlanta?
About 30 miles east of Atlanta via I-20. Exit 90 is the usual exit for downtown and the square.
Which schools serve Covington?
Covington is served by Newton County Schools. Attendance depends on the address, and we'll confirm it for any home you're considering.
How do I file for homestead in Covington?
File with the Newton County Tax Assessors' Office by April 1. See our Newton County guide for the steps.
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Sources (checked November 1, 2026)
- U.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts: Conyers, Covington, Rockdale and Newton
- Georgia Department of Revenue: homestead exemptions and the 40% assessment rule
- City of Covington: our history
- Explore Georgia: Covington
- Newton County Schools
- Rails-to-Trails: Cricket Frog Trail
- Redfin housing market: GA (median sale price for the three months ending September 2026)
- National Register of Historic Places listings (Newton County, Georgia)