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Gretna, LA vs Covington, LA

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- The median age of a home in Gretna is 41.4% older than the median age of a home in Covington.
 Gretna, LACovington, LAUnited States
 Median Home Age58  Unlock42
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$295,000$338,100
 Home Appr. Last 12 months12.3%  Unlock16.6%
 Home Appr. Last 5 yrs.  Unlock36.8%57.0%
 Home Appr. Last 10 yrs.61.9%  Unlock101.1%
 Property Tax Rate  Unlock$7.7$11.0
 Homes Owned44.2%  Unlock57.4%
 Housing Vacant  Unlock9.1%11.2%
 Homes Rented44.6%  Unlock31.4%
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 Avg Rent For Home Or Apartment
 Gretna, LACovington, LAUnited States
 Average Rent  Unlock$1,710$1,840
 Studio Apartment$760  Unlock$1,080
 1 Bedroom Home or Apartment  Unlock$1,140$1,180
 2 Bedroom Home or Apartment$1,050  Unlock$1,430
 3 Bedroom Home or Apartment  Unlock$1,730$1,860
 4 Bedroom Home or Apartment$1,580  Unlock$2,160
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 Vacant Housing
 Gretna, LACovington, LAUnited States
 Vacant For Rent  Unlock2.7%1.9%
 Vacant Rented0.2%  Unlock0.4%
 Vacant For Sale  Unlock1.3%0.7%
 Vacant Sold0.3%  Unlock0.4%
 Vacant Vacation  Unlock1.2%3.6%
 Vacant Other6.4%  Unlock4.1%
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 Owner-Occupied Housing Value
 Gretna, LACovington, LAUnited States
 Less Than $20,000  Unlock0.4%2.6%
 $20,000 to $39,9990.6%  Unlock2.4%
 $40,000 to $59,999  Unlock0.4%2.8%
 $60,000 to $79,9991.7%  Unlock3.9%
 $80,000 to $99,999  Unlock0.9%4.5%
 $100,000 to $149,99926.1%  Unlock11.3%
 $150,000 to $199,999  Unlock9.9%13.0%
 $200,000 to $299,99930.1%  Unlock20.1%
 $300,000 to $399,999  Unlock18.2%13.6%
 $400,000 to $499,9994.5%  Unlock8.3%
 $500,000 to $749,999  Unlock9.2%9.7%
 $750,000 to $999,9990.8%  Unlock3.9%
 $1,000,000 to $1,499,999  Unlock1.6%2.2%
 $1,500,000 to $1,999,9990.0%  Unlock0.8%
 $2,000,000 and over  Unlock1.5%1.1%
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 Housing Units By Year Built
 Gretna, LACovington, LAUnited States
 2015 and Newer0.0%  Unlock0.2%
 2010 to 2014  Unlock16.8%13.6%
 2000 to 20094.6%  Unlock13.6%
 1990 to 1999  Unlock11.3%13.6%
 1980 to 19896.5%  Unlock13.2%
 1970 to 1979  Unlock11.8%14.8%
 1960 to 19696.6%  Unlock13.6%
 1950 to 1959  Unlock4.9%10.0%
 1940 to 19498.7%  Unlock4.7%
 1939 or Earlier  Unlock12.0%12.2%
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Reviews for Gretna    2 Reviews
Jamie · Gretna, LA
Gretna
Over 17 years ago

Gretna has a wonderful family oriented culture, but not much in the way of  More

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Abhd · Gretna, LA
beauty
Over 17 years ago

gretna is a beautiful, humbel place to live .i love it. it's quiet and  More

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Reviews for Covington    3 Reviews
Michele · Bush, LA
Becoming Like a Mini-New Orleans
Over 15 years ago

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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cd · Bush, LA
Quality of Life
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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laura  · New Orleans, LA
Entertainment center
Over 18 years ago

What kind of family entertainment do Covington  More

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