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Covington.
About
Life in Covington
Covington is a community of 11,568 people in Louisiana. The median household income is $75,851, median rent runs about $1,396 per month, and median home values are around $292,500. Unemployment is low at 3.8%, suggesting a relatively healthy local job market.
Covington at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
39.0 yrs
Poverty Rate
11.7%
Foreign-Born
2.8%
Broadband Internet
94.0%
of households
Population Growth
+1.2%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics2.8% foreign-born, most often from Honduras
Who lives in Covington: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Covington, the largest foreign-born group is from Honduras (25.8%), and 6.0% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
23.5%
of residents
65 and Older
18.7%
of residents
Households with Kids
33.5%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
29.2%
of households
Married Couples
43.5%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.45
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent 31% above LA average
Rent, home values, and income in Covington
In Covington, rent runs 31% above the LA average, and home values are 36% above the LA average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
45.3%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
17.0%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
92.7
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$1,900
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
69.7%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1991
median year built
Home Value Trend
Latest: $322,831 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment 0.4 pts below LA average
Unemployment in Covington
Unemployment in St. Tammany Parish, which includes Covington, is 0.4 percentage points lower than the LA average.
Unemployment rate
Covington: St. Tammany Parish rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
St. Tammany Parish (county-wide) · Annual averages
Covington is about 4% of St. Tammany Parish’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
What Covington Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Commute28.3 min avg
How Covington residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Covington, most residents drive alone to work (80%), and 64% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 35 mi
Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)
Medium hub6.2M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 32% above national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Covington runs 32% above the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
435.3
per 100,000 residents
Above average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
955.9
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Covington Police Department
Natural DisastersThunderstorm Wind most common — 17 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively High
96.6 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
St. Tammany County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In St. Tammany Parish, which includes Covington, the most common type is thunderstorm wind, with 17 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 17 | Thunderstorm Wind | $62,500 |
| 2024 | 31 | Thunderstorm Wind | $4.4M |
| 2023 | 40 | Excessive Heat | $127,000 |
| 2022 | 16 | Tornado | $35,000 |
| 2021 | 23 | Flash Flood | $110.4M |
| 2020 | 14 | Thunderstorm Wind | $1.6M |
| 2019 | 4 | Thunderstorm Wind | None reported |
| 2018 | 7 | Thunderstorm Wind | None reported |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
0 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
St. Tammany Parish, county-wide
Covington is about 4% of St. Tammany Parish’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Air Quality37 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in St. Tammany Parish, which includes Covington, is typically good — 315 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
37
Good Days
315
per year
Moderate Days
47
per year
Unhealthy Days
0
per year
St. Tammany Parish, county-wide
Covington is about 4% of St. Tammany Parish’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Climate90°F summers, 42°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Covington has warm summers (avg high 90°F) and mild winters (avg low 42°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
78°/56°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
90°/71°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
79°/57°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
64°/42°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
66.2"
Annual Snowfall
0.0"
Hot Days/Year
83
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
29
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
106
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 62°F | 40°F | 5.60" |
| Feb | 66°F | 44°F | 4.64" |
| Mar | 72°F | 49°F | 5.03" |
| Apr | 78°F | 55°F | 5.31" |
| May | 84°F | 63°F | 5.27" |
| Jun | 89°F | 69°F | 6.66" |
| Jul | 90°F | 71°F | 6.40" |
| Aug | 90°F | 72°F | 6.00" |
| Sep | 87°F | 68°F | 4.12" |
| Oct | 79°F | 57°F | 4.52" |
| Nov | 70°F | 47°F | 4.03" |
| Dec | 64°F | 43°F | 4.93" |
Healthcare2 hospitals, avg 4.0/5
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Covington
Covington has 2 hospitals, averaging 4.0 out of 5 on CMS's quality rating — above-average care.
Hospitals
2
within city limits
Uninsured
10.0%
of residents
Avg Hospital Rating
4.0 / 5
St Tammany Parish Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available
Greenbrier Behavioral Health
Psychiatric
Nearby hospitals · within 15 miles
Avala
Acute Care Hospitals · 5.4 mi away · Covington
Northlake Behavioral Health System
Psychiatric · 10.6 mi away · Mandeville
Beacon Behavioral Hospital - Northshore, Llc
Psychiatric · 14.4 mi away · Lacombe
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education13.4:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Covington
Covington's student/teacher ratio is 13.4:1 (lower than the national average of 16:1), and 39.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
6
within city limits
Private Schools
4
within city limits
College Degree Rate
39.4%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
13.4:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Parks & Recreationclosest: New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park, 36 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Covington
Covington has 2 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park (36 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park
National Historical Park
36 mi awayJean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve
National Historical Park and Preserve
46 mi awayPublic Libraries in Covington
St. Tammany Parish Library
310 West 21st Avenue, Covington
Cities Near Covington
The closest cities within 60 miles
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Covington FAQ
Is Covington, Louisiana affordable?⌄
Covington's median rent is $1,396/month, which is close to the national average. The median household income is $75,851/year. Median home value is $295,100.
Is Covington, Louisiana safe?⌄
Covington's violent crime rate was 435 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is above the national average of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 956 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Covington, Louisiana?⌄
St. Tammany Parish, which includes Covington, has an unemployment rate of 3.9%, which is close to the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Covington, Louisiana?⌄
The cost of living in Covington is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,396/month and median household income is $75,851/year. The median home value is $295,100. About 45% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Covington, Louisiana?⌄
The average commute in Covington is 28 minutes, which is about average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from