Covington, KY vs Mesquite, NV
Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.
Score Snapshot
No universal winner
Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.
Covington
77.4
#247 nationally
Mesquite
71.9
#951 nationally
Mesquite leads in crime level (3.4 vs 7.9). Mesquite leads in median household income ($69,146 vs $53,770). Covington leads in cost of living index (87 vs 109).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Covington, KY | Mesquite, NV |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 77.4 (#247) | 71.9 (#951) |
| Population | 40,972 | 22,786 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $222,725 | $375,930 |
| Median Household Income | $53,770 | $69,146 |
| Average Commute | 22.8 min | 18.6 min |
| Walk Score | 42 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 7.9 | 3.4 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 87 | 109 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+21.7 | D+2.6 |
Data coverage note: Mesquite is missing data for 1 metric that Covington has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
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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C-
71.9 Score
Mesquite, NV
Small Nevada city with local appeal
Median Home
$375,930
Population
22,786
Crime
Low
Median Income
$69,146
West
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