What are the hidden costs of living in Covington?

Car ownership (insurance, gas, maintenance), Higher utility bills due to humidity and heat, Potential property taxes that can exceed the median income in this region

What is the median home price in Covington?

The median home price in Covington is approximately $325,000.

Is Covington walkable?

Covington has a Walk Score of 49 out of 100. Most errands require a car.

What are the downsides of living in Covington?

Walk score 7 means almost every errand requires a car; Public transit options are virtually nil; Median household income ($76k) is only slightly higher than the median rent, leaving little room for discretionary spending; Crime data is missing, so you don’t know if the area is safer than neighboring suburbs.

How are the schools in Covington?

Covington has a school rating of 7.9/10. Schools are above average.

Covington, LA

Covington · St. Tammany Parish · LA 70433

Updated October 30, 2026 · Would You Live There?

Think twice

Verdict

$325K

Median Price

49/100

Walk Score

7.9/10

Schools

Score Breakdown

CAffordability

63/100

D+Safety

55/100

BSchools

79/100

B-Quietness

70/100

ACommute

100/100

DWalkability

49/100

WYLT Score69/100

Our Take

Covington has decent school ratings and a moderate median home price, but its walkability is awful and public transit is practically nonexistent. If you’re okay with owning a car and don’t mind a quieter, less connected suburban feel, it could work, but it’s not ideal for a young professional or someone who values convenience.

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The Good

✓Strong school performance (avg rating 8.1), Affordable median home value ($305k) relative to median income, Low flood risk (Zone X), Reasonably priced rental market ($1,336/month)

Real Talk

!Walk score 7 means almost every errand requires a car; Public transit options are virtually nil; Median household income ($76k) is only slightly higher than the median rent, leaving little room for discretionary spending; Crime data is missing, so you don’t know if the area is safer than neighboring suburbs.
$Car ownership (insurance, gas, maintenance), Higher utility bills due to humidity and heat, Potential property taxes that can exceed the median income in this region

Best For

FamiliesSuburban commutersMiddle‑income buyersStudents with on‑campus jobs

Risk Snapshot

Flood riskLow

Violent crimeModerate

Property crimeModerate

Air qualityModerate

Price volatilityLow

Crime & Safety

Covington, LA

D+

Safety grade

Safety score55 / 100

High riskVery safe

⚠️Violent Crime

Moderate

3.9incidents / 1,000 residents / yr

0Natl avg (3.7)11+

5% higher than the national average

🔒Property Crime

Moderate

19.8incidents / 1,000 residents / yr

0Natl avg (19.5)59+

2% higher than the national average

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