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Destrehan, LA vs Covington, LA

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Highlights
- Job Growth in Covington has been positive.
- Covington has 1.6% more unemployment than Destrehan.
- Covington job growth has increased by 6.1% in the past 10 years.
 Destrehan, LACovington, LAUnited States
 Current Unemployment  Unlock4.4%6.0%
 Future Job Growth25.2%  Unlock33.5%
 Recent Job Growth  Unlock-7.2%-6.2%
 3 Yr. Job Growth-4.6%  Unlock-3.6%
 5 Yr. Job Growth  Unlock-1.9%-0.7%
 10 Yr. Job Growth-4.1%  Unlock6.3%
Reviews for Destrehan    2 Reviews

If you want to avoid the hustle and bustle of New Orleans, then Destrehan is a great place to look. The crime is significantly lower, and the schools are the best in  More

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We are being transferred to the New Orleans area and are thinking about buying a home in Destrehan, specifically in Ormand Subdivision. Destrehan is approximately 20  More

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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 16 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 18 years ago

What kind of family entertainment do Covington  More

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