Covington, KY vs Schertz, TX
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
Schertz
74.5
#586 nationally
Covington leads in walk score (42 vs 22). Schertz leads in crime level (4.2 vs 7.9). Schertz leads in median household income ($94,173 vs $53,770).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Covington, KY | Schertz, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 77.4 (#247) | 74.5 (#586) |
| Population | 40,972 | 43,239 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $222,725 | $315,578 |
| Median Household Income | $53,770 | $94,173 |
| Average Commute | 22.8 min | 30.2 min |
| Walk Score | 42 | 22 |
| Crime Level | 7.9 | 4.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 87 | 107 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+21.7 | R+29.5 |
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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74.5 Score
Schertz, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$315,578
Population
43,239
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
22
Southwest
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