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Moving to Covington, LA
$399,900Median listing price
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About Covington
Covington is the parish seat of St. Tammany Parish — a city of roughly 11,000 residents at the fork of the Bogue Falaya River.
Home prices in Covington
The median listing price in Covington is $399,900.
Top places in Covington
- Historic downtown Covington — Columbia Street shops, galleries, and restaurants.
- Covington Trailhead — Tammany Trace rail-trail hub with farmers market.
- Three Rivers Art Festival (annual, November).
- Bogue Falaya River and Bogue Falaya Wayside Park.
Commuting from Covington
- Drive to downtown New Orleans: about 45 minutes (approximate; ~42 miles via I-12 west to the Causeway, then south).
- Main route: I-12 to the Lake Pontchartrain Causeway (toll southbound), then I-10.
Schools in Covington
Public schools: St. Tammany Parish Public Schools. For enrollment and performance data, see the state report card in Town links below. Confirm school assignment for any address directly with the district.
Covington FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Covington, LA?
The median listing price in Covington is $399,900. Median listing price · Realtor.com · September 25, 2026 - How is the commute from Covington, LA?
Drive to downtown New Orleans: about 45 minutes (approximate; ~42 miles via I-12 west to the Causeway, then south). - Which school district serves Covington, LA?
Covington is served by St. Tammany Parish Public Schools. See the state report card in Town links, and confirm school assignment for a specific address with the district.
Town links
Schools
Official town resources. School report cards via the National Center for Education Statistics.