Is Covington, LA a buyer’s or seller’s market?

Housing Market Conditions

Neutral
Market

Seller's
Market

Gauge showing Covington is a neutral's market

Buyer's
Market

Difference Since October 2023

At the same time last year, Covington was a Seller's Market.

Key Takeaway

Covington is a Neutral Housing Market, which means prices tend to be reasonable and homes stay on the market for a typical length of time.

Housing Prices in Covington, LA

How much do homes in Covington, LA cost?

Median Sold Price

$319,810

$170/sqft

Based on all homes sold in the last 12 months.

Difference Since October 2023

+$19,973(+6.7%)

Key Takeaway

Homes in Covington have sold for 6.7% more than they did a year ago.

Summary: The median home sold price in Covington was $319,810 in October 2024, up 6.7% from last year, and the median price per square foot was $170.

Median Sold Price By Bedroom Count

# BEDSOct 2023Oct 2024CHANGE
1 $130.6K$115K
-11.9%
2 $188K$187.9K
-0.1%
3 $265.1K$272K
+2.6%
4 $411.3K$425K
+3.3%
5+ $567K$710K
+25.2%

Summary: Covington housing prices by bedroom type for October 2024 compared to the previous year: The home price of 1 bedroom homes decreased by 11.9%, 2 bedroom homes decreased by 0.1%, 3 bedroom homes increased by 2.6%, 4 bedroom homes increased by 3.3%, and 5+ bedroom homes increased by 25.2%.

Housing Supply in Covington, LA

How many homes are available in Covington, LA?

Number of Homes For Sale

Sep 2024Oct 2024CHANGE
371401+8.1%

Summary: The Covington real estate market had 401 homes for sale in October 2024, a 8.1% increase compared to September 2024.

Homes For Sale By Bedroom Count

# BEDSSep 2024Oct 2024CHANGE
1 1614
-12.5%
2 1518
+20.0%
3 171182
+6.4%
4 133146
+9.8%
5+ 3641
+13.9%

Summary: The Covington housing inventory by bedroom type for October 2024 compared to the previous month: The inventory of 1 bedroom homes decreased by 12.5%, 2 bedroom homes increased by 20%, 3 bedroom homes increased by 6.4%, 4 bedroom homes increased by 9.8%, and 5+ bedroom homes increased by 13.9%.

Number of Homes Sold

Sep 2024Oct 2024CHANGE
6062+3.3%

Asking Price vs. Sold Price

40 Homes Were Sold
Under Asking

12 Homes Were Sold
At Asking

10 Homes Were Sold
Over Asking

Asking vs Sold - buyer

Key Takeaway

If you're buying a home in Covington, you may be able to get a good deal. 64.5% of homes here sold below asking price last month.

Summary: A total of 62 homes were sold or pending in Covington in October 2024, up by 3.3% month-over-month. Of the 62 sold homes, 65% were sold under asking, 19% were sold at asking, and 16% were sold over asking.

Days on Market for Covington, LA

How long does it take to sell a home in Covington, LA?

Average Sale Time

Oct 2023Oct 2024CHANGE
43 Days67 Days+56.5%

Summary: Homes in Covington had an average of 67 days on market in Oct 2024, up by 56.5% compared to last year.

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

19 Homes Were Sold
Under 30 Days

25 Homes Were Sold
In 30 - 90 Days

13 Homes Were Sold
Over 90 Days

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

Key Takeaway

Avg time on Rocket Homes in Covington has remained consistent over time.

Summary: During October 2024, 62 homes were sold in Covington; 31% of homes were sold within 30 days, 40% of homes were sold within 30 to 90 days, and 21% of homes were sold over 90 days.

Housing Market Reports are calculated by Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on information from the MLS.

Report Updated 16 Days Ago

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