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Spanish Fort, AL vs Covington, LA

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- The median age of a home in Spanish Fort is 54.5% younger than the median age of a home in Covington.
 Spanish Fort, ALCovington, LAUnited States
 Median Home Age22  Unlock42
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$295,000$338,100
 Home Appr. Last 12 months15.3%  Unlock16.6%
 Home Appr. Last 5 yrs.  Unlock36.8%57.0%
 Home Appr. Last 10 yrs.97.4%  Unlock101.1%
 Property Tax Rate  Unlock$7.7$11.0
 Homes Owned58.1%  Unlock57.4%
 Housing Vacant  Unlock9.1%11.2%
 Homes Rented30.1%  Unlock31.4%
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 Avg Rent For Home Or Apartment
 Spanish Fort, ALCovington, LAUnited States
 Average Rent  Unlock$1,710$1,840
 Studio Apartment$1,100  Unlock$1,080
 1 Bedroom Home or Apartment  Unlock$1,140$1,180
 2 Bedroom Home or Apartment$1,430  Unlock$1,430
 3 Bedroom Home or Apartment  Unlock$1,730$1,860
 4 Bedroom Home or Apartment$2,330  Unlock$2,160
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 Vacant Housing
 Spanish Fort, ALCovington, LAUnited States
 Vacant For Rent  Unlock2.7%1.9%
 Vacant Rented0.5%  Unlock0.4%
 Vacant For Sale  Unlock1.3%0.7%
 Vacant Sold0.0%  Unlock0.4%
 Vacant Vacation  Unlock1.2%3.6%
 Vacant Other1.0%  Unlock4.1%
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 Owner-Occupied Housing Value
 Spanish Fort, ALCovington, LAUnited States
 Less Than $20,000  Unlock0.4%2.6%
 $20,000 to $39,9990.0%  Unlock2.4%
 $40,000 to $59,999  Unlock0.4%2.8%
 $60,000 to $79,9990.0%  Unlock3.9%
 $80,000 to $99,999  Unlock0.9%4.5%
 $100,000 to $149,9999.5%  Unlock11.3%
 $150,000 to $199,999  Unlock9.9%13.0%
 $200,000 to $299,99938.0%  Unlock20.1%
 $300,000 to $399,999  Unlock18.2%13.6%
 $400,000 to $499,9994.7%  Unlock8.3%
 $500,000 to $749,999  Unlock9.2%9.7%
 $750,000 to $999,9990.0%  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
 Spanish Fort, ALCovington, LAUnited States
 2015 and Newer0.0%  Unlock0.2%
 2010 to 2014  Unlock16.8%13.6%
 2000 to 200916.4%  Unlock13.6%
 1990 to 1999  Unlock11.3%13.6%
 1980 to 198911.2%  Unlock13.2%
 1970 to 1979  Unlock11.8%14.8%
 1960 to 196921.1%  Unlock13.6%
 1950 to 1959  Unlock4.9%10.0%
 1940 to 19491.1%  Unlock4.7%
 1939 or Earlier  Unlock12.0%12.2%
Reviews for Spanish Fort    1 Reviews

Over 17 years ago

My family has lived in Spanish Fort for almost 10 years now and we love it. Spanish Fort has the best schools in Baldwin County, beautiful homes and neighborhoods,  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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