The Town FilesCovington, Louisiana
City in St. Tammany Parish · population 11,564 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $295,100
- Household income
- $75,851
- Jan low / Jul high
- 40° / 90°
- Snow a year
- 0 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 31
- Median age
- 39.0
Covington is a city of 11,564 people in St. Tammany Parish, Louisiana. The median home is worth $295,100, above the typical Louisiana town ($166,450). It ranks better for young professionals than 98% of Louisiana towns, more upscale than 95% of Louisiana towns, hipper than 91% of Louisiana towns.
How Covington ranks
Percentile among Louisiana towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Louisiana towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Covington is worth $295,100, above the typical Louisiana town ($166,450). Homes cost about 3.9 times the median household income of $75,851, which is more affordable than 21% of Louisiana towns. Median rent is $1,396 a month. 69.7% of households own their home.
| Housing | Covington | Typical Louisiana town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $295,100 | $166,450 |
| Median rent | $1,396 | $887 |
| Median household income | $75,851 | $52,134 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.9× | 3.0× |
| Homeownership | 69.7% | 70.4% |
| Median year built | 1991 | 1979 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Covington
| People | Covington | Typical Louisiana town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 39.0 | 38.4 |
| Age 65 and over | 18.7% | 17.0% |
| Under 18 | 23.5% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 39.4% | 15.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 11.7% | 20.4% |
| Veterans | 4.0% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 2.8% | — |
| Work from home | 13.2% | 4.7% |
| Average commute | 28.3 min | 25.8 min |
| Homes with broadband | 94.0% | 84.6% |
Weather in Covington
July highs average 90.1°F and January lows 40.2°F. About 62.5 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.1 inches of snow (typical Louisiana town: 0.0 in). Expect about 83 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 29 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
31 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Covington since 1950, compared with 27 for the typical Louisiana town. 4 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF2, struck on February 7, 2017 about 8.3 miles from the town center. The most recent was on March 11, 2026.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 23 times; the largest was 2.00 inches on February 7, 2017.
Severe weather in St. Tammany Parish since 1996
St. Tammany Parish has been included in 50 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, other, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2026 | Tropical Storm | DR-4927: Tropical Storm Arthur |
| January 24, 2026 | Winter Storm | EM-3638: Severe Winter Storm |
| September 16, 2024 | Hurricane | DR-4817: Hurricane Francine |
| September 10, 2024 | Hurricane | EM-3614: Tropical Storm Francine |
| September 13, 2021 | Coastal Storm | EM-3574: Tropical Storm Nicholas |
Jobs and pay in St. Tammany Parish
St. Tammany Parish had 96,674 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $59,351 a year. Unemployment was 3.3% in 2023; in Covington itself the ACS puts it at 5.6%.
Public schools in Covington
8 public schools with 5,188 students, about 13.4 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Covington High School | 9-12 | 1,690 | 15.4 |
| Lee Road Junior High School | PK-8 | 785 | 12.5 |
| E. E. Lyon Elementary School | PK-3 | 690 | 13.3 |
| Pine View Middle School | 4-6 | 681 | 13.9 |
| Covington Elementary School | PK-3 | 607 | 13.5 |
| William Pitcher Junior High School | 7-8 | 322 | 9.8 |
| Louisiana Key Academy Northshore (charter) | 1-5 | 263 | 9.1 |
| Florida Parishes Juvenile Detention Center | 3-12 | 150 | 30.0 |
Towns near Covington
- Abita Springs, LA4.9 mi · 2,631 people · home $269,300
- Mandeville, LA7.2 mi · 13,192 people · home $376,100
- Lacombe, LA15.8 mi · 8,657 people · home $207,900
- Ponchatoula, LA19.9 mi · 7,822 people · home $200,300
- Hammond, LA20.6 mi · 19,584 people · home $221,400
- Pearl River, LA22.8 mi · 2,565 people · home $235,200
- Natalbany, LA22.9 mi · 2,510 people · home $151,200
- Slidell, LA23.6 mi · 28,781 people · home $217,700
Covington questions
Is Covington, Louisiana a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Covington scores better for retirees than 88% of Louisiana towns and quieter than 32%. 18.7% of residents are 65 or older (median age 39.0).
How much does a house cost in Covington?
The median owner-occupied home in Covington is valued at $295,100 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $75,851, so homes cost about 3.9 times income. Median rent is $1,396 a month.
What is the weather like in Covington?
July highs average 90.1°F and January lows 40.2°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 62.5 inches of precipitation a year and 0.1 inches of snow.
Does Covington get tornadoes?
31 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Covington since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF2 on February 7, 2017. The typical Louisiana town has had 27.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)