Median Age
41 Years
Largest Age Group
35-44 Years
Approximately 14% of Residents
Under 20
24%
Over 65
22%
Covington
Covington, LA Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,309
Population
12,860
Renter Mix
32% Rent
Bask in historic storefronts and natural beauty
Suburban
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Historic
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Quaint
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Charming
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Active
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Scenic
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Laidback
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Located where the Bogue Falaya River meets the Tchefuncte River, Covington is a charming city lush with natural beauty and rich with history. Covington’s historic downtown serves as the city’s cultural hub with numerous restaurants, art galleries, boutiques, hip cafes, and eclectic shops set in quaint storefronts. A bevy of events are also held downtown on a regular basis, including free concerts, block parties, festivals, and a popular farmers’ market.
Covington offers plenty of opportunities for outdoor recreation, from biking the scenic Tammany Trace Trail to paddleboarding the Bogue Falaya River. For more adventurous encounters, head to Insta-Gator Ranch and Hatchery to interact with and learn more about alligators. Quick access to I-12 and U.S. 190 connects Covington to New Orleans and other surrounding cities within minutes.
Explore the City
The streets of downtown Covington are very walkable.
Large shade trees line the streets of Covington.
Enjoy the old timey H. J. Smith & Sons General Store in Covington.
Enjoy a leisurely stroll through the Bouge Falaya Wayside Park.
There are several Little Free Libraries throughout Covington.
The Tammany Trace Covington Trailhead is part of a “rails to trails” conversion.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$63,050
Average: $89,006
Education
4,185
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
5,145
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Covington has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
32%
Non-Renters
68%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
28%
Other Education
72%
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Covington, LA is $1,033 for a studio, $1,299 for one bedroom, $1,472 for two bedrooms, and $1,625 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Covington has increased by 1.6% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,299/month
784 Sq Ft
House
$2,433/month
1,837 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Covington, LA is for everyday living.
Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
30
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
90
/ 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Bikeability
20
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades PK-8
788 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
662 Students
Public
Grades K-5
635 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
628 Students
Louisiana Key Academy Northshore
Public
Grades K-5
120 Students
Public
Grades PK-8
788 Students
William Pitcher Junior High School
Public
Grades 6-8
380 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,660 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Lake Pontchartrain Basin Maritime Museum
- Fairview-Riverside State Park
Airports
- Louis Armstrong New Orleans International
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.