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Covington, LA Community

10 discussions from residents and visitors

Sebastian W.

Best areas to explore in Covington?

Hi all, We have two kids and Homes are going for about $292,500 on average. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. Thoughts? Property taxes are high but you get good services. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where t...

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Sadie Richardson

Is it worth buying in Covington?

Been meaning to ask this. It's a a small town city with about 11,568 people. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. What do you all think? Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that.

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Jaxon T.

Freelancing from Covington -experience?

So, I grew up here but left for a while. Average temperature is around 71--F, so it's warm year-round. The unemployment rate is 2.7%, which is pretty low. Median household income is $73,809, which feels about average for the area. Crime rate is something to consider -Covington sits at 442.3 per 100K...

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Jaxon T.

Housing in Covington compared to Cincinnati

I'm retired and With a population of 11,568, Covington is a small town. Household incomes average around $73,809 in Covington. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. Anyone in a similar situation? Thanks for reading. It's a very car-dependent city, ...

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Adam N.

Moving to Covington for work -advice?

It's a a small town city with about 11,568 people. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. Am I overthinking this? There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse.

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Jaxon T.

Covington is underrated, change my mind

Hey everyone, Household incomes average around $73,809 in Covington. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. Would love some local perspective. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood.

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Sebastian W.

Is Covington still affordable?

I'm originally from San Francisco and It's a a small town city with about 11,568 people. Crime rate is something to consider -Covington sits at 442.3 per 100K. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. Anyone in a similar situation? Appreciate any i...

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Jason C.

Things that make Covington unique

OK so I relocated for work and Homes are going for about $292,500 on average. The unemployment rate is 2.7%, which is pretty low. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. Appreciate any input. There's a growing tech scene which ...

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Jaxon T.

Moving from Salt Lake City to Covington next month

Longtime lurker here, I'm a college student here and Household incomes average around $73,809 in Covington. The suburbs are where most families end up. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. I'd say it's better for families than young singles.

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