Covington, KY vs Oak Ridge, TN
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
Oak Ridge
70.4
#1105 nationally
Covington leads in walk score (42 vs 18). Oak Ridge leads in median household income ($67,152 vs $53,770). Covington leads in cost of living index (87 vs 94).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Covington, KY | Oak Ridge, TN |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 77.4 (#247) | 70.4 (#1105) |
| Population | 40,972 | 33,397 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $222,725 | $329,586 |
| Median Household Income | $53,770 | $67,152 |
| Average Commute | 22.8 min | 23.4 min |
| Walk Score | 42 | 18 |
| Crime Level | 7.9 | 8.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 87 | 94 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+21.7 | R+35.7 |
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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70.4 Score
Oak Ridge, TN
Small Tennessee city with local appeal
Median Home
$329,586
Population
33,397
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
18
Southeast
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