2025 Compare Cities Economy:
Metairie, LA vs Covington, LA

Change Cities
Highlights
- Household income in Covington, is 7% more than it is in Metairie and is 2% above the National Average.
- Metairie unemployment rate is 7.6%.
- Covington unemployment rate is 4.4%.
 Metairie, LACovington, LAUnited States
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock4.4%6.0%
 Recent Job Growth  Unlock1.4%1.6%
 Future Job Growth25.0%  Unlock33.5%
 Sales Taxes9.2%  Unlock6.2%
 Income Taxes  Unlock6.0%4.6%
 Income per Cap.$39,731  Unlock$37,638
 Household Income  Unlock$70,511$69,021
 Family Median Income$88,164  Unlock$85,028
 space
 Est. Households By Income
 Metairie, LACovington, LAUnited States
 Income Less Than 15K  Unlock14.4%9.4%
 Income between 15K and 20K4.4%  Unlock3.8%
 Income between 20K and 30K  Unlock6.9%8.1%
 Income between 30K and 40K8.6%  Unlock8.0%
 Income between 40K and 50K  Unlock5.4%7.6%
 Income between 50K and 60K7.3%  Unlock7.2%
 Income between 60K and 75K  Unlock8.2%9.6%
 Income between 75K and 100K12.1%  Unlock12.8%
 Income between 100K and 150K  Unlock12.1%16.3%
 Income between 150K and 200K7.9%  Unlock7.8%
 Income greater than 200K  Unlock5.7%9.5%
 space1
 Population By Occupation
 Metairie, LACovington, LAUnited States
 Management, business, finance15.6%  Unlock16.4%
 Engineering, computers, science  Unlock4.5%6.5%
 Community, social services1.2%  Unlock1.8%
 Legal  Unlock2.0%1.2%
 Education, library6.0%  Unlock6.2%
 Arts, design, media, sports, entertainment  Unlock2.8%2.0%
 Healthcare practitioners and technology9.0%  Unlock6.2%
 Healthcare support  Unlock2.6%3.3%
 Firefighters, law enforcement2.2%  Unlock2.1%
 Food preparation, serving  Unlock4.8%5.4%
 Building maintenance3.8%  Unlock3.6%
 Personal care  Unlock1.2%2.6%
 Sales, office, administrative support22.3%  Unlock20.9%
 Farming, fishing, forestry  Unlock0.0%0.6%
 Construction, extraction, maintenance/repair10.7%  Unlock8.1%
 Production, transportation, material moving  Unlock6.4%13.1%
Reviews for Metairie    11 Reviews

Over 13 years ago

I've been to Metairie a few times on bisiness, but I can't wait to go back and stay for a while. Lovely town nice people, lovely places. Lots to do. I recommend it  More

   |    Reply

For Metairie, & New Orleans in general: Briefly, as a Geologist who has lived here for 30+ years, my view of the outlook for the New Orleans area is decidedly gloomy.   More

   |    Reply

Metairie is not a city in the strictest terms. It’s a developed unincorporated area of Jefferson Parish that’s inextricably linked to the Metro New Orleans Area. Metaire  More

   |    Reply

Start Your Review of Metairie

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

   |    Reply

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

   |    Reply

Over 18 years ago

What kind of family entertainment do Covington  More

   |    Reply

Start Your Review of Covington


Premium Subscription
Includes Cost of Living compares for child care, utilities, transportation, health, taxes, housing for home owners vs renters, weather, insurance premiums and so much more.


The premier source for comprehensive city data for over 30 years.

© Best Places. All rights reserved.