Best Areas to Live in Covington
Covington's most frequently cited residential draws span its genuine historic downtown district and the surrounding established St. Tammany Parish neighborhoods.
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Learn moreThe historic downtown district
Covington's historic downtown -- home to the arts-and-antiques district, Cottage Antiques, and Trolley Run block parties -- carries a real, distinct walkable character genuinely different from the surrounding suburban parish.
Established surrounding neighborhoods
Areas surrounding downtown Covington offer a mix of historic and newer housing stock within St. Tammany Parish Public Schools' service area.
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Key takeaways
- Covington's historic downtown arts-and-antiques district carries a real, distinct walkable character.
- Surrounding neighborhoods offer a mix of historic and newer housing within the same parish school district.
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