Covington, KY vs Leesburg, VA
Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.
Score Snapshot
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Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.
Covington
77.4
#247 nationally
Leesburg
65.1
#1649 nationally
Leesburg leads in median household income ($132,298 vs $53,770). Covington leads in cost of living index (87 vs 141). Covington leads in average commute (22.8 min vs 28.3 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Covington, KY | Leesburg, VA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 77.4 (#247) | 65.1 (#1649) |
| Population | 40,972 | 49,312 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $222,725 | $855,209 |
| Median Household Income | $53,770 | $132,298 |
| Average Commute | 22.8 min | 28.3 min |
| Walk Score | 42 | 36 |
| Crime Level | 7.9 | 7.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 87 | 141 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+21.7 | D+16.3 |
C+
77.4 Score
Covington, KY
Small Kentucky city with local appeal
Median Home
$222,725
Population
40,972
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
42
Southeast
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D
65.1 Score
Leesburg, VA
Small Virginia city with local appeal
Median Home
$855,209
Population
49,312
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
36
Northeast
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