Covington, WA vs Gautier, MS
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
65
#1657 nationally
Gautier
77
#286 nationally
Covington leads in median household income ($123,065 vs $57,757). Covington leads in walk score (17 vs 8). Gautier leads in cost of living index (92 vs 139).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Covington, WA | Gautier, MS |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 65 (#1657) | 77 (#286) |
| Population | 21,125 | 19,021 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $664,783 | $189,481 |
| Median Household Income | $123,065 | $57,757 |
| Average Commute | 35.3 min | 24.1 min |
| Walk Score | 17 | 8 |
| Crime Level | 4.9 | 6.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 139 | 92 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+51.7 | R+39.9 |
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65 Score
Covington, WA
Small Washington city with local appeal
Median Home
$664,783
Population
21,125
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
17
Pacific
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C+
77 Score
Gautier, MS
Small Mississippi city with local appeal
Median Home
$189,481
Population
19,021
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
8
Southeast
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