Living in Covington, Louisiana
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Covington · Census data 2020–2024
Covington has 11,658 residents with a median age of 39. The median household income is $75,851 (25% higher than the Louisiana median), the median home value is $295,100, the median rent is $1,396/month.
Covington at a glance
- Population
- 11,658
- Median age
- 39State: 38
- Median household income
- $75,851State: $60,756
- Median home value
- $295,100State: $216,500
- Median rent
- $1,396/moState: $1,064
- Homeowners
- 69.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 39.4%
- Average commute
- 28 min
Is Covington a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 25% higher than the Louisiana median; unemployment of 5.6%; a poverty rate of 11.7%.
Cons: Home values 36% higher than the state median; an average commute of 28 minutes.
The weather is best in March–April and October–November.
Cost of living in Covington
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Covington the median home value is $295,100, 11% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,396 per month, which is 29.4% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,850 a month in housing costs.
Covington median household income
The median household income in Covington is $75,851 and the income per person is $38,867. 11.7% of residents live below the poverty line (Louisiana: 18.9%).
Housing in Covington: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 4,640
- Owner-occupied
- 69.7%
- Renter-occupied
- 30.3%
- Vacant
- 5.4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1991
- Average household size
- 2.45
Covington demographics
- Population
- 11,658
- Median age
- 39
- Under 18
- 23.5%
- 65 and older
- 18.7%
- Households
- 4,390
- Foreign-born
- 2.8%
- Veterans
- 4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Covington ›
Education in Covington
39.4% of adults 25 and older in Covington have a bachelor's degree or higher (Louisiana: 27%), and 17% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Covington
- Unemployment rate
- 5.6%State: 6.3%
- Average commute
- 28 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 13.2%
- Drive alone
- 79.8%
- Public transit
- 0.1%
- Walk to work
- 0.4%
- Homes with broadband
- 94%
Covington vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Covington | 11,658 | $75,851 | $295,100 | $1,396 |
| Abita Springs | 2,699 | $77,257 | $269,300 | $1,040 |
| Madisonville | 869 | $109,583 | $399,600 | $1,180 |
| Mandeville | 12,946 | $94,405 | $376,100 | $1,422 |
| Lewisburg | 484 | $155,179 | $481,400 | — |
| Folsom | 709 | $62,375 | $226,000 | $588 |
| Lacombe | 6,310 | $72,813 | $207,900 | $886 |
| Ponchatoula | 7,808 | $51,161 | $200,300 | $762 |
| Hammond | 21,539 | $48,166 | $221,400 | $1,061 |
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What is the median household income in Covington, LA?
The median household income in Covington is $75,851, 25% higher than the Louisiana median of $60,756 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Covington?
The median home value in Covington is $295,100, compared with $216,500 in Louisiana.
How much is rent in Covington?
The median gross rent in Covington is $1,396 per month, about 29.4% of household income.
Is Covington, LA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 25% higher than the Louisiana median; unemployment of 5.6%; a poverty rate of 11.7%. Minuses: home values 36% higher than the state median; an average commute of 28 minutes.
What is the median age in Covington?
The median age in Covington is 39 years (Louisiana: 38).
How long is the commute in Covington?
The average commute to work in Covington is 28 minutes; 13.2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Covington?
The unemployment rate in Covington is 5.6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Covington?
39.4% of adults in Covington have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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