At a Glance
Median Income
$73,809
$39,360 per capita
Home Value
$292,500
Zillow: $322,459
Median Rent
$1,374/mo
31.4% of income on rent
Violent Crime
198/100K
1,022/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
36.7%
90.3% high school+
Unemployment
4.9%
7.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.8%
16.7% smoking rate
How Covington Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Covington's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Covington a Good Place to Live?
B
3.3 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Covington residents earn a median household income of $73,809 , which is 2% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $39,360. The unemployment rate stands at 4.9% (36% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,747 business establishments, including 289 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Covington is $292,500 , 4% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $322,459. Median rent is $1,374/month, with 31.4% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 88.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1987.
Safety & Crime
Covington reports 198 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 48% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,022/100K.
Education
36.7% of adults in Covington hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(9% above the national average).
90.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 3.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Covington has an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C).
Winters average 51°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 66.2 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population11,568
Median Age39.1 yrs
Density1,439/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born3.3%
Veterans2.8%
Economy
B+
Median Income$73,809
Per Capita$39,360
Unemployment4.9%
Poverty7.5%
County GDP$6,435M
Avg Weekly Wage$900
Housing
A
Home Value$292,500
Rent$1,374
Ownership65.3%
Zillow$322,459
Housing Units4,723
Rent Burden31.4%
Crime
F
Violent198/100K
Property1,022/100K
Health
Obesity38.8%
Diabetes11.8%
Smoking16.7%
Heart Disease5.9%
Premature Death13,160/100K
Climate
Avg Temp67°F
Rain66.2 in/yr
Elevation22 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+36.7%
High School+90.3%
Graduate+15.4%
School Score3.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 68% / D 31%
Commute27 min
Broadband92.3%
Internet Speed153 Mbps
EV Stations9
Libraries6
Did You Know?
Covington was founded in 1813.
The median home in Covington was built in 1987.
The nearest airport is Louis Armstrong New Orleans International (35 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.475 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
17.1% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 153 Mbps.
There are 289 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 39 fatal vehicle crashes.