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Covington, LA vs New Orleans, LA

Covington, LA vs New Orleans, LA: What the data shows

Covington, LA is in Covington, LA while New Orleans, LA is in New Orleans, LA — both in the same state. On home prices, Covington, LA is the more affordable option at $305,200 median — $110,100 less than New Orleans, LA's $415,300. WYLT rates Covington, LA as Think twice — a neighborhood that warrants careful research before committing — and New Orleans, LA as Think twice — a neighborhood that warrants careful research before committing.

Covington, LA has the stronger safety profile of the two. Covington, LA has Moderate violent crime and Moderate property crime. New Orleans, LA has High violent crime and High property crime. On environmental risk, Covington, LA has Low flood risk and New Orleans, LA has Low flood risk.

New Orleans, LA is the more walkable neighborhood. Covington, LA scores 7/100 (car-dependent) versus New Orleans, LA's 51/100 (somewhat walkable). For families weighing school quality, Covington, LA has the higher school rating Covington, LA rates 8.1/10 and New Orleans, LA rates 6.9/10.

CategoryCovington, LANew Orleans, LA
Housing
VerdictThink twiceThink twice
Median Price$305K

Lower price

$415K
Median Rent$1K$1K

Lower rent

Median Income$77K

Higher income

$31K
Price VolatilityLow

More stable

High
Getting Around
Walk Score7/10051/100

More walkable

Transit ScoreMinimal transit51/100

Better transit

Bike ScoreN/A57/100

More bikeable

CommuteN/AN/A
Safety & Environment
Safety GradeD+

Safer

F
Violent CrimeModerate

Lower risk

High
Property CrimeModerate

Lower risk

High
Flood RiskLowLow
Air QualityModerateModerate
Community
Schools8.1/10

Better schools

6.9/10
Best for
FamiliesSuburban commutersMiddle‑income buyers
Culture loversFoodiesHistory enthusiasts

Bottom line

Both neighborhoods have distinct trade-offs — review the data above to find your best fit.

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