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Covington, Louisiana

city · St. Tammany Parish

At a glance

11,658
Population
$295,100
Median home value (all homes)
3% below U.S. median
$325,304
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$1,396/mo
Median rent
4% above U.S. median
$75,851
Median household income
3% below U.S. median
28.3 min
Average commute
94%
Homes with broadband
63.83%
Locations with fiber available
5.6%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 102 — 2% above the national average. how it's computed

Housing15% above
Goods & services5% below
Utilities3% above
Taxes19% below
Insurance43% above
Commute cost6% below
For business: Louisiana is CBII band 2/5 · time to build band 1/5. See state page for the breakdown.

Living here

Colleges in town:
Delta College Inc Certificates
Nearest 4-year college4 mi
Nearest community college14 mi
Nearest technical college1 mi
High school graduates91.5%
College graduates39.4%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

city Covington
The Covington Business Association (CBA) is a nonprofit organization representing and advancing the interest of local businesses in Covington, Louisiana. It aims to raise awareness of Covington’s businesses, shopping, dining, and entertainment options and to act as a catalyst for cooperation with the City of Covington, while hosting monthly meetings and maintaining a member directory and events listings on GoCovington.org.
county St. Tammany Economic Dev Foundation
St. Tammany Economic Development Corporation leads economic development in the St. Tammany Parish, fostering conditions that empower businesses to grow and invest in the community, expanding opportunities that improve quality of life for all St. Tammany residents. The organization is dedicated to attracting investment, helping local businesses succeed, and shaping a resilient and competitive local economy.
state America Electric Power Economic Development
American Electric Power's Economic Development page outlines the company's site selection services, energy solutions, and resources to help businesses locate and grow within AEP's service territory across 11 states.
state Jeff Davis Parish Economic Development
Industrial, Agricultural & Commercial Development for Jeff Davis Parish, Louisiana.
State sales taxYes
State income taxYes
Right-to-work stateYes

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