Covington, KY vs Plum, PA
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
Plum leads in crime level (1.7 vs 7.9). Covington leads in walk score (42 vs 13). Plum leads in median household income ($91,931 vs $53,770).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Covington, KY | Plum, PA |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 40,972 | 26,391 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $222,725 | $0 |
| Median Household Income | $53,770 | $91,931 |
| Average Commute | 22.8 min | 31.1 min |
| Walk Score | 42 | 13 |
| Crime Level | 7.9 | 1.7 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 87 | 99 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+21.7 | D+20.3 |
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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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Plum, PA
Small Pennsylvania city with local appeal
Population
26,391
Crime
Low
Walk Score
13
Median Income
$91,931
Northeast
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