There are 13 independent living communities serving Covington, Louisiana. This includes 4 communities in Covington and 9 nearby. Independent living costs in Louisiana range from around $38 to $106 per day, with a median expense running about $58. The monthly expense averages around $1,735 and ranges between $1,127 and $3,168. On a yearly basis, the average cost is around $20,831, which is less than the national average of $23,100.
Independent living costs in Covington range from about $2,597 per month up to $2,597 per month, with an average cost of approximately $2,597 per month. That equates to an annual cost of about $31,162.
Located in St. Tammany Parish, Covington is a small city in Louisiana. It is included in the New Orleans-Metairie-Kenner metropolitan statistical area. It has a total population of 47,736, with 860,848 residents in the encompassing metropolitan area. About 28% of the local residents are over the age of 55.
Covington has an above average SeniorScore™ of 78. The city's median household income is $59,000 ($31,000 per capita), compared to the average of $41,000 for the state of Louisiana. The median housing price in Covington is $210,000, which is somewhat higher than the Louisiana average of $141,000. Covington also has a moderate unemployment rate of approximately 5.46%.
Covington has ideal average temperatures, with very mild winters and very temperate summers. The area receives very high levels of rainfall each year. Covington has a moderate rate of crime and moderate air quality in comparison to other American cities.