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Posted on 9/30/20 at 1:55 pm to tigahbruh
Bay St. Louis over both Mandeville and Covington for long term growth and better return on the dollar.
Posted on 9/30/20 at 2:23 pm to tigahbruh
No offense to this poster, but there’s soooo much wrong here:
quote:
Schools: People always mention public schools but completely ignore private but THAT is the major difference. Covington has THE best by far. Mandeville kids come to Covington to go to the private schools! Public schools can be better in Mandeville but it depends. In my opinion, strive for private schooling at all costs but If you can’t afford private schools then do Mandeville. Watch out for drugs though.
Public schools are much better in Mandeville, and there’s no question about that. Sure, a very, very small minority of Mandeville kids, who want religious education, go to Covington. Most families in Covington wished they lived in Mandeville so they could go to public schools and not worry about paying for private school. Why pay private school prices when you get just as good of a school for free?
Traffic: Mandeville has much worse traffic issues. Not even close.
This is a bit of a bizarre statement. Try getting to Covington late in the afternoon, it’s ridiculous. Traffic in Mandeville is nothing like Covington. I-12 between the Covington exit is frequently awful.
Scenery: Mandeville has the lake which is incredibly beautiful so if you can afford to live on the lake, that would be my choice but flood insurance is astronomical since it flood a lot now days.
Wrong. Have a great friend that lives on Lakeshore Drive. House is raise. Flood insurance is $500 a year. Obviously doesn’t cover the stuff he keeps under his house which is minimal, and I’m sure some pay more. Also, there are really nice streets and homes in old Mandeville that are not nearly as prone to flooding and thus not expensive for such.
People: Covington is way more laid back. Mandeville has their beau chene people and they can be .......”persnickety” . Covington has no such people.
What a strange and so false generalization. You can find those people in both places. Both towns are pretty friendly.
Nightlife: maybe better in Mandeville but Covington has the Southern Hotel and lots of stuff going on there so it just depends on what you want.
Southern hotel is cool, and there are a few fun places to go in downtown Covington. Good places in both, there’s about 20 restaurants or cool bars within five minutes of old Mandeville.
Outdoor activity: depends on what you want but I’d give the edge to Mandeville.
Housing; Mandeville has a lot of neighborhoods surrounding it. Lots of housing. Covington is less dense.
Crime: not an issue either place.
quote:
Schools: People always mention public schools but completely ignore private but THAT is the major difference. Covington has THE best by far. Mandeville kids come to Covington to go to the private schools! Public schools can be better in Mandeville but it depends. In my opinion, strive for private schooling at all costs but If you can’t afford private schools then do Mandeville. Watch out for drugs though.
Public schools are much better in Mandeville, and there’s no question about that. Sure, a very, very small minority of Mandeville kids, who want religious education, go to Covington. Most families in Covington wished they lived in Mandeville so they could go to public schools and not worry about paying for private school. Why pay private school prices when you get just as good of a school for free?
Traffic: Mandeville has much worse traffic issues. Not even close.
This is a bit of a bizarre statement. Try getting to Covington late in the afternoon, it’s ridiculous. Traffic in Mandeville is nothing like Covington. I-12 between the Covington exit is frequently awful.
Scenery: Mandeville has the lake which is incredibly beautiful so if you can afford to live on the lake, that would be my choice but flood insurance is astronomical since it flood a lot now days.
Wrong. Have a great friend that lives on Lakeshore Drive. House is raise. Flood insurance is $500 a year. Obviously doesn’t cover the stuff he keeps under his house which is minimal, and I’m sure some pay more. Also, there are really nice streets and homes in old Mandeville that are not nearly as prone to flooding and thus not expensive for such.
People: Covington is way more laid back. Mandeville has their beau chene people and they can be .......”persnickety” . Covington has no such people.
What a strange and so false generalization. You can find those people in both places. Both towns are pretty friendly.
Nightlife: maybe better in Mandeville but Covington has the Southern Hotel and lots of stuff going on there so it just depends on what you want.
Southern hotel is cool, and there are a few fun places to go in downtown Covington. Good places in both, there’s about 20 restaurants or cool bars within five minutes of old Mandeville.
Outdoor activity: depends on what you want but I’d give the edge to Mandeville.
Housing; Mandeville has a lot of neighborhoods surrounding it. Lots of housing. Covington is less dense.
Crime: not an issue either place.
Posted on 9/30/20 at 2:30 pm to jimbeam
Yea I am pumped, a little nervous but still pumped.
Word to the wise. If you ever want to move and also plan on ever getting married do it now.
Getting a LA girl to leave her family is a monumental task.
Word to the wise. If you ever want to move and also plan on ever getting married do it now.
Getting a LA girl to leave her family is a monumental task. 
Posted on 9/30/20 at 2:33 pm to ThibodauxBengal
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Most families in Covington wished they lived in Mandeville so they could go to public schools and not worry about paying for private school. Why pay private school prices when you get just as good of a school for free?
SPS is much better than any public school in st Tammany
Posted on 9/30/20 at 3:15 pm to tigahbruh
Mandeville is on the lake, giving beach town vibes. Covington is inland with a nicer downtown (cute small town main street feel).
Mandeville has better public schools.
Covington has a better private school.
Mandeville has better public schools.
Covington has a better private school.
This post was edited on 9/30/20 at 3:17 pm
Posted on 9/30/20 at 3:44 pm to ThibodauxBengal
“Most families in Covington wished they lived in Mandeville”
How can you even back this up? Bizarre statement and likely totally untrue.
“Try getting to Covington in the late afternoon”
Exactly my point- this is Mandeville traffic
“Both towns are pretty friendly”
There are friendly people in both towns but Covington doesn’t have the “Karen” crowd or Beau Chene nazi’s amongst them.
Sorry, it’s true
Bottom line: if I had to make a choice between the two, I would have to be on the water and it would be Lewisburg and that’s in Mandeville. That’s just me though.
Otherwise, I’d choose Covington or maybe Folsom area on a lake or river.
How can you even back this up? Bizarre statement and likely totally untrue.
“Try getting to Covington in the late afternoon”
Exactly my point- this is Mandeville traffic
“Both towns are pretty friendly”
There are friendly people in both towns but Covington doesn’t have the “Karen” crowd or Beau Chene nazi’s amongst them.
Sorry, it’s true
Bottom line: if I had to make a choice between the two, I would have to be on the water and it would be Lewisburg and that’s in Mandeville. That’s just me though.
Otherwise, I’d choose Covington or maybe Folsom area on a lake or river.
Posted on 9/30/20 at 4:00 pm to tigahbruh
Both have been overrun. 190 looks like Vets in Metairie. Thank god Franklinton is too far away from the CBD to realistically commute.
Posted on 9/30/20 at 5:05 pm to tigahbruh
There is a ton of great stuff in this thread. I want to add a picture of day break by the pond behind my house in Covington:
I’m just over a mile from Mayor fat man’s office.
As stated, I love this area.
To the OP - you can’t go wrong with wherever you choose to put down roots.
Good luck.
I’m just over a mile from Mayor fat man’s office.
As stated, I love this area.
To the OP - you can’t go wrong with wherever you choose to put down roots.
Good luck.
Posted on 9/30/20 at 5:13 pm to SlidellCajun
quote:
maybe Folsom area on a lake or river.
Stay away at all costs. They now have 2 red lights and someone committed a crime there a few months ago.
Posted on 9/30/20 at 8:05 pm to GreatLakesTiger24
Quite:
SPS is much better than any public school in st Tammany
Yeah right. Totally subjective opinion, on both our parts. But, no way worth the extra money. That’s the luxury of bring in Mandeville that Covington does not have and everyone knows it.
SPS is much better than any public school in st Tammany
Yeah right. Totally subjective opinion, on both our parts. But, no way worth the extra money. That’s the luxury of bring in Mandeville that Covington does not have and everyone knows it.
Posted on 9/30/20 at 8:12 pm to SlidellCajun
Quote:
“Most families in Covington wished they lived in Mandeville”
How can you even back this up? Bizarre statement and likely totally untrue.
I like both places, but it’s no secret at all that Mandeville is the preferred school district. I’m not saying Covington is bad but this is well known.
“Try getting to Covington in the late afternoon”
Exactly my point- this is Mandeville traffic
Uhhh, wow, no. This is going PAST Mandeville. It’s people going to Covington. Look at a map.
“Both towns are pretty friendly”
There are friendly people in both towns but Covington doesn’t have the “Karen” crowd or Beau Chene nazi’s amongst them.
Sorry, it’s true
Sorry, no. Not really true. I have not experienced this at all - both are pretty friendly. I’ve never had this problem with either.
“Most families in Covington wished they lived in Mandeville”
How can you even back this up? Bizarre statement and likely totally untrue.
I like both places, but it’s no secret at all that Mandeville is the preferred school district. I’m not saying Covington is bad but this is well known.
“Try getting to Covington in the late afternoon”
Exactly my point- this is Mandeville traffic
Uhhh, wow, no. This is going PAST Mandeville. It’s people going to Covington. Look at a map.
“Both towns are pretty friendly”
There are friendly people in both towns but Covington doesn’t have the “Karen” crowd or Beau Chene nazi’s amongst them.
Sorry, it’s true
Sorry, no. Not really true. I have not experienced this at all - both are pretty friendly. I’ve never had this problem with either.
Posted on 9/30/20 at 9:29 pm to ThibodauxBengal
quote:this is just silly
But, no way worth the extra money.
Posted on 9/30/20 at 9:39 pm to tigahbruh
quote:
What is the difference? Considering a move to lower St Tammany. Won't have to commute every day but 2-3 days a week to New Orleans. Found more, better houses in Covington in comparable neighborhoods.
Other than Mandeville being closer to the bridge, is there any real difference?
Mandeville is the nipple to Covington's breast. Smaller but where you want to be.
Posted on 9/30/20 at 9:45 pm to ThibodauxBengal
quote:LOL i lived in Mandeville High district and still sent my boys to SPS. For some people it's worth it no matter the cost.
Yeah right. Totally subjective opinion, on both our parts. But, no way worth the extra money. That’s the luxury of bring in Mandeville that Covington does not have and everyone knows it.
Posted on 9/30/20 at 9:54 pm to ThibodauxBengal
quote:
Cool bars within five miles of Old Mandeville
What bars are these?
Posted on 10/1/20 at 8:13 am to Chuckiee
Some great comments to chew on in this thread.
My biggest takeaway: Best to stay east of the Tchefuncte, and South of 12. That's where we've been looking anyway. Most of the Covington places we've looked at are actually in Mandeville School District.
While I'd love to pawn off the Catholic education part of it on St Paul's, the monetary value of good public schools is too great. We'll save thousands without worrying about torpedoing our children's future. Private school is a necessity down here on the South Shore but a choice up there. I think we can sacrifice and do Sunday school or just teach them religion at home in order to save that money.
The neighborhoods I've driven through to look at homes in both areas are great and the people all seem nice. The probability of moving has gone higher, in part due to some of the better answers on here.
Thanks fellas. If we do move up there, I promise not to trash up the place, even though I am from Jefferson Parish.
My biggest takeaway: Best to stay east of the Tchefuncte, and South of 12. That's where we've been looking anyway. Most of the Covington places we've looked at are actually in Mandeville School District.
While I'd love to pawn off the Catholic education part of it on St Paul's, the monetary value of good public schools is too great. We'll save thousands without worrying about torpedoing our children's future. Private school is a necessity down here on the South Shore but a choice up there. I think we can sacrifice and do Sunday school or just teach them religion at home in order to save that money.
The neighborhoods I've driven through to look at homes in both areas are great and the people all seem nice. The probability of moving has gone higher, in part due to some of the better answers on here.
Thanks fellas. If we do move up there, I promise not to trash up the place, even though I am from Jefferson Parish.
Posted on 10/1/20 at 8:22 am to GreatLakesTiger24
quote:Facts
SPS is much better than any public school in st Tammany
Posted on 10/1/20 at 9:22 am to TigerTatorTots
W
This post was edited on 5/17/23 at 1:27 am
Posted on 10/1/20 at 10:19 am to MikeHoncho47
Go visit William pitcher jr high then go visit a jr high in Mandeville then you will see.
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