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Covington, LA vs Huntsville, TX

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Are people in Huntsville older or younger than people in Covington?
- The Median Age in Huntsville is 6.8 years younger than in Covington.

Are housing costs cheaper in Huntsville or Covington?
- Huntsville housing costs are 13.4% less expensive than Covington housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Huntsville or Covington?
- The average commute for residents of Huntsville is 3.9 minutes shorter than it is for residents of Covington.

Things to do in Covington?
Covington, LA sits in St. Tammany Parish with a population close to 8,800 people. Here you can visit unique attractions such as Bogue Chitto State Park featuring various playgrounds suitable for all ages or go on leisurely strolls along Abita Creek Trail lined with scenic vistas ideal for photographers!

Things to do in Huntsville?
Huntsville, Texas sits within Walker County featuring numerous recreational sites combining with employment opportunities at Sam Houston State University plus food spots including Gringo’s Mexican Kitchen.

 Covington, LAHuntsville, TXUnited States
 Population  Unlock45,446329,725,481
 Median Income$70,511  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock31.338.4
 Avg. Home Price$295,000  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock8.7%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time26.42  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Covington    3 Reviews

I have lived half of my life in Covington, LA and can honestly say I am glad that I moved back to the country in Bush, LA. Covington is too clogged with traffic, stores,  More

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Over 17 years ago

I've lived here most of my life. Since Hurricane Katrina the area has exploded with people and traffic. It's a nice place to visit but you don't want to live  More

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Over 19 years ago

What kind of family entertainment do Covington  More

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Reviews for Huntsville    4 Reviews

Over 6 years ago

I live and huntsville and I was born in huntsville I have lived here for most of my life and I am only  More

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Over 9 years ago

I grew up about an hour from here and when I moved back the job market led me toward Conroe but the cost of living made it worth the commute to and from Huntsville.  More

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Over 19 years ago

Huntsville, Texas is the home of Sam Houston State University, a small state-funded university that boasts the likes of Dan Rather and Dana Andrews as alumni. The  More

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