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Is Kenner a Good Place to Live? Kenner, Louisiana: cost of living, crime, schools and rankings
Kenner ranks #944 of the 1,312 US cities we track, #397 of 524 smaller cities and #3 of 20 in Louisiana. Against similar-size cities it stands out for low living costs (92.6, #81 of 524) and low rents ($1,179/mo, #114 of 524), and trails on low graduation rates (78%, #379 of 437) and a shrinking population (-0.4%, #378 of 468).
Kenner by the numbers
The measures people check first, each with Kenner's rank among the tracked cities and the US figure (or the similar-size median where there is no national figure).
What is the cost of living in Kenner?
Kenner's cost of living index is 92.6, 7% below the US level of 100 and #351 of 1,308 cities with data (1 = cheapest). Median rent is $1,179/mo against $1,633/mo in similar-size cities. The typical home is worth $269,861, 24% above the typical Louisiana home ($217,039).
| Measure | Kenner | LouisianaLA | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cost of living indexBEA Regional Price Parities, metro area · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size 102.4 · US 100 | 92.6#351 of 1,308 | 88.2 | 102.4 | 100 |
| Typical home valueZillow Home Value Index · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size $431,438 · US $368,697 | $269,861#301 of 1,187 | $217,039 | $431,438 | $368,697 |
| Typical asking rentZillow Observed Rent Index · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size $1,884/mo · US $1,948/mo | $1,525/mo#357 of 1,115 | — | $1,884/mo | $1,948/mo |
| Median home value (Census)Census ACS · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size $401,950 | $246,300#386 of 1,309 | — | $401,950 | — |
| Median rent (Census)Census ACS · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size $1,633/mo | $1,179/mo#418 of 1,309 | — | $1,633/mo | — |
| Home value to incomeCensus ACS · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 4.5x | 3.8x#506 of 1,309 | — | 4.5x | — |
| Rent as a share of incomeCensus ACS · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 22.2% | 22.1%#689 of 1,309 | — | 22.2% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track (median). Louisiana is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure. Zillow figures track homes and rentals on the market now; Census figures are survey medians of all homes and leases, so the two differ.
Kenner housing market · August
Typical home value is a monthly index of homes in the middle third of the market; the Census figures above are survey medians and will differ. Source in the data sources list below. Kenner is in the New Orleans-Metairie, LA metro.
Louisiana housing market →Is Kenner safe?
Kenner recorded 288 violent crimes per 100,000 residents, 12% below the US rate of 328 and 44% below Louisiana's 515. That ranks #540 of 1,085 cities with data (1 = safest) and #241 of 444 smaller cities, from a full year of reports to the FBI by Kenner Police Department. Property crime runs 2,058 per 100,000 (US 1,548).
| Measure | Kenner | LouisianaLA | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent crime per 100,000FBI Crime Data Explorer · rank 1 = safestSimilar-size 264 · US 328 | 288#540 of 1,085 | 515 | 264 | 328 |
| Property crime per 100,000FBI Crime Data Explorer · rank 1 = safestSimilar-size 1,550 · US 1,548 | 2,058#729 of 1,085 | 1,966 | 1,550 | 1,548 |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track (median). Louisiana is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure. City rates come from each police agency's report to the FBI and are not strictly comparable across agencies.
What do people earn in Kenner?
The median household in Kenner earns $64,020, 23% below the US figure of $83,163 and 5% above Louisiana ($60,986). Unemployment is 3.8% (US 4.3%). 15.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The population fell 0.4% in the latest year (US +0.5%).
| Measure | Kenner | LouisianaLA | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median household incomeCensus ACS · rank 1 = highestSimilar-size $83,646 · US $83,163 | $64,020#950 of 1,312 | $60,986 | $83,646 | $83,163 |
| Unemployment rateBLS LAUS · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 4.2% · US 4.3% | 3.8%#390 of 1,058 | 4.3% | 4.2% | 4.3% |
| Poverty rateCensus ACS · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 10.8% | 15.4%#883 of 1,312 | — | 10.8% | — |
| Population growth, one yearCensus population estimates · rank 1 = fastestSimilar-size +0.2% · US +0.5% | -0.4%#906 of 1,132 | +0.1% | +0.2% | +0.5% |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track (median). Louisiana is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure.
Who lives in Kenner?
The median resident of Kenner is 39.3 years old, against 37.7 in similar-size cities. 29.1% of adults have a bachelor's degree or more, #828 of 1,312 cities (1 = highest). 63.1% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners; the rest are rented.
| Measure | Kenner | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median ageCensus ACSSimilar-size 37.7 | 39.3 | 37.7 | — |
| Adults with a bachelor's degree or moreCensus ACS · rank 1 = highestSimilar-size 35.1% | 29.1%#828 of 1,312 | 35.1% | — |
| Homes lived in by their ownerCensus ACSSimilar-size 61.7% | 63.1% | 61.7% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track (median). — means our sources have no national figure for that measure.
How are Kenner's schools and health?
Kenner's 10 public schools graduate 78% of students in four years (Louisiana 83.1%), with 15.4 students per teacher and $14,155 spent per pupil. 41.1% of adults are obese and 16% have diabetes, against similar-size city medians of 31.9% and 11%.
| Measure | Kenner | LouisianaLA | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| High school graduation rateDepartment of Education EDFacts · rank 1 = highestSimilar-size 89% | 78%#920 of 1,063 | 83.1% | 89% | — |
| Students per teacherNCES Common Core of Data · rank 1 = fewestSimilar-size 16.4 | 15.4#529 of 1,188 | — | 16.4 | — |
| Spending per pupilNCES school finance survey · rank 1 = mostSimilar-size $15,354 | $14,155#678 of 1,188 | — | $15,354 | — |
| Adult obesityCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 31.9% | 41.1%#1168 of 1,311 | — | 31.9% | — |
| Adult diabetesCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 11% | 16%#1217 of 1,311 | — | 11% | — |
| Adults with frequent mental distressCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 16.7% | 17.5%#754 of 1,311 | — | 16.7% | — |
| Adults without health insuranceCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 10.1% | 12.4%#907 of 1,311 | — | 10.1% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track (median). Louisiana is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure. 9,224 students are enrolled in Kenner's public schools.
What are the commute and weather like in Kenner?
The average commute in Kenner is 25.3 minutes (Louisiana 26.2); 0.3% of workers take transit and 4.7% work from home. On the EPA's walkability index Kenner scores 13.2 of 20 (above average walkable), #298 of 1,312 cities (1 = most walkable). Summers average 83.4°F and winters 56.3°F, with 63.4 inches of precipitation a year.
| Measure | Kenner | LouisianaLA | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average commuteCensus ACS · rank 1 = shortestSimilar-size 25.1 min | 25.3 min#799 of 1,312 | 26.2 min | 25.1 min | — |
| Commutes of an hour or moreCensus ACS · rank 1 = fewestSimilar-size 6.5% | 6.6%#788 of 1,312 | 8.5% | 6.5% | — |
| Drive alone to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 70.8% | 77.8% | 78.3% | 70.8% | — |
| Take transit to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.9% | 1.1% | — |
| Walk to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 1.4% | 1.6% | 1.7% | 1.4% | — |
| Bike to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.4% | 0.2% | — |
| Work from homeCensus ACSSimilar-size 13.7% | 4.7% | 8% | 13.7% | — |
| Walkability index (1 to 20)EPA National Walkability Index · rank 1 = most walkableSimilar-size 11.1 | 13.2#298 of 1,312 | — | 11.1 | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track (median). Louisiana is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure. The walkability index is the EPA's, averaged over the city's neighborhoods by population.
| Month | Average high (°F) | Average low (°F) | Precipitation (inches) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 62.5 | 46.1 | 5.2 |
| Feb | 66.4 | 49.7 | 4.1 |
| Mar | 72.3 | 55.3 | 4.4 |
| Apr | 78.5 | 61.7 | 5.2 |
| May | 85.3 | 69 | 5.6 |
| Jun | 90 | 74.7 | 7.6 |
| Jul | 91.4 | 76.5 | 6.8 |
| Aug | 91.3 | 76.6 | 6.9 |
| Sep | 88.1 | 73.5 | 5.1 |
| Oct | 80.6 | 64.3 | 3.7 |
| Nov | 71.2 | 53.7 | 3.9 |
| Dec | 64.8 | 48.4 | 4.8 |
Top: average low to average high, °F. Bottom: precipitation, inches. NOAA 30-year climate normals at New Orleans Airport.
| Measure | Kenner | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average temperatureNOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 58.1°F | 70.5°F | 58.1°F | — |
| Summer average (Jun–Aug)NOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 74.2°F | 83.4°F | 74.2°F | — |
| Winter average (Dec–Feb)NOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 40.8°F | 56.3°F | 40.8°F | — |
| Precipitation a yearNOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 38.3 in | 63.4 in | 38.3 in | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track (median). — means our sources have no national figure for that measure. NOAA 30-year climate normals at New Orleans Airport.
What are the air quality and natural hazard risks in Kenner?
Jefferson Parish's air had a median air quality index of 47, and 62% of measured days were rated good; 1 day was unhealthy for sensitive groups or worse, mostly from fine particles. Relative to other US counties, FEMA's National Risk Index puts Jefferson Parish's biggest natural hazard losses in hurricane, coastal flooding, and inland flooding, with expected yearly losses of 0.5% of building value, higher than 97% of US counties.
| Measure | Kenner | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median air quality index (county)EPA Air Quality System · rank 1 = cleanestSimilar-size 44 | 47#731 of 1,138 | 44 | — |
| Unhealthy air days a year (county)EPA Air Quality System · rank 1 = fewestSimilar-size 3 | 1#309 of 1,138 | 3 | — |
| Yearly hazard losses, share of building value (county)FEMA National Risk Index · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 0.15% | 0.5%#1301 of 1,312 | 0.15% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track (median). — means our sources have no national figure for that measure. County figures for Jefferson Parish: the EPA measures air at monitors and FEMA estimates hazard losses by county, not by city.
Natural hazard losses, Jefferson Parish
| Hazard | Yearly loss | Higher than |
|---|---|---|
| Hurricane | 0.32% | 99% of counties |
| Coastal flooding | 0.013% | 88% of counties |
| Inland flooding | 0.099% | 68% of counties |
| Hail | 0.0039% | 64% of counties |
| Earthquake | 0.0011% | 30% of counties |
FEMA National Risk Index: expected yearly building losses from each hazard as a share of the county's building value, compared with every US county exposed to that hazard. Loss rates, unlike FEMA's risk ratings, do not rise just because a county has more property.
How does Kenner compare with similar-size cities?
Kenner is one of 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track and ranks #397 of them on overall score. The table sets it beside the 8 cities in other states closest to its population of 64,904.
| City | Rank | Score | Income | Rent | Violent crime | Commute |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kenner, LAPop. 64,904 | #944 | 51.0 | $64,020 | $1,179/mo | 288 | 25.3 min |
| Cheyenne, WYPop. 65,239 | #428 | 59.5 | $78,839 | $1,118/mo | 299 | 16 min |
| Castro Valley, CAPop. 65,001 | #298 | 62.1 | $142,779 | $2,554/mo | no data | 32.7 min |
| Waltham, MAPop. 64,902 | #71 | 69.3 | $120,216 | $2,268/mo | 224 | 24.7 min |
| Port Orange, FLPop. 64,767 | #920 | 51.4 | $74,426 | $1,634/mo | part year | 25.9 min |
| Muncie, INPop. 64,751 | #1015 | 49.8 | $44,471 | $904/mo | 485 | 18.1 min |
| North Little Rock, ARPop. 64,538 | #1250 | 42.4 | $52,707 | $1,069/mo | 960 | 19.8 min |
| Bellevue, NEPop. 64,510 | #312 | 61.8 | $85,462 | $1,226/mo | 108 | 20.8 min |
| Burnsville, MNPop. 64,463 | #318 | 61.7 | $87,024 | $1,513/mo | 163 | 23.3 min |
Rank is overall rank of 1,312. Income is median household income; rent is Census median rent; violent crime is per 100,000 residents as reported to the FBI ("no data" and "incomplete" are explained on each city's page).
How does Kenner compare with the rest of Louisiana?
Kenner ranks #3 of the 20 Louisiana cities we track, with a score of 51 against Louisiana's statewide 30. Its households earn 5% above the Louisiana median. Violent crime is 44% below the statewide rate. Homes are 24% above the typical Louisiana home.
| City | Rank in LA | Score | Income | Rent | Violent crime |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prairieville, LAPop. 35,238 | #1 | 58.2 | $104,923 | $1,324/mo | no data |
| Central, LAPop. 29,783 | #2 | 54.8 | $89,554 | $1,309/mo | part year |
| Kenner, LAPop. 64,904 | #3 | 51.0 | $64,020 | $1,179/mo | 288 |
| Slidell, LAPop. 28,561 | #4 | 50.0 | $70,497 | $1,375/mo | 275 |
| Houma, LAPop. 32,392 | #5 | 48.4 | $58,194 | $1,058/mo | 489 |
| New Orleans, LAPop. 371,853 | #6 | 48.0 | $56,631 | $1,251/mo | part year |
| Lake Charles, LAPop. 81,143 | #7 | 47.7 | $59,235 | $1,109/mo | 665 |
| Metairie, LAPop. 139,729 | #8 | 46.7 | $73,042 | $1,175/mo | no data |
| Bossier City, LAPop. 62,901 | #9 | 46.5 | $55,819 | $1,107/mo | 704 |
| Lafayette, LAPop. 121,715 | #10 | 45.2 | $61,915 | $1,100/mo | 1,131 |
| Laplace, LAPop. 28,343 | #11 | 44.1 | $69,030 | $1,351/mo | no data |
| Ruston, LAPop. 22,284 | #12 | 43.6 | $31,120 | $816/mo | 286 |
| Baton Rouge, LAPop. 222,771 | #13 | 43.3 | $49,994 | $1,067/mo | part year |
| Shreveport, LAPop. 180,982 | #14 | 40.2 | $48,699 | $987/mo | 1,163 |
| Chalmette, LAPop. 22,616 | #15 | 40.0 | $54,904 | $1,110/mo | no data |
| Alexandria, LAPop. 44,060 | #16 | 38.6 | $47,113 | $931/mo | 2,448 |
| New Iberia, LAPop. 27,571 | #17 | 36.8 | $47,087 | $894/mo | 1,088 |
| Terrytown, LAPop. 24,726 | #18 | 36.0 | $51,718 | $1,135/mo | no data |
| Monroe, LAPop. 47,004 | #19 | 35.9 | $40,505 | $886/mo | 1,647 |
| Marrero, LAPop. 32,540 | #20 | 32.0 | $41,402 | $1,042/mo | no data |
All 20 Louisiana cities we track, by overall score. Louisiana statewide: median income $60,986, violent crime 515.1 per 100,000.
How is Kenner's score calculated?
Kenner scores 51 out of 100, #944 of 1,312 (grade C, which follows rank). It is scored on the 10 of 11 categories with local data; outdoor access is left out rather than filled with Louisiana's statewide figure, and the other weights are scaled up to fill the gap. Each score is compared with the median of similar-size cities, which are scored the same way.
- EconomyCity data · 16% of score
Median household income and unemployment in Kenner. Similar-size median 55.5.
49.1 - SafetyCity data · 13% of score
Violent and property crime per 100,000 residents, as reported to the FBI by Kenner's police agency. Similar-size median 77.8.
73.6 - HealthCity data · 13% of score
Adult obesity, diabetes and frequent mental distress in Kenner. Similar-size median 58.9.
34.9 - EducationCity data · 13% of score
Graduation rate, students per teacher and spending per pupil in Kenner's public schools. Similar-size median 55.2.
48.5 - AffordabilityCity data · 11% of score
Kenner's home values and rents and its metro area's price level. Similar-size median 59.3.
77.4 - Household financesCity data · 9% of score
Median household income and poverty rate in Kenner. Similar-size median 56.1.
39.7 - GrowthCity data · 7% of score
Population growth and unemployment in Kenner. Similar-size median 42.4.
37.9 - TransportationCity data · 7% of score
Commute time, long commutes, driving alone, transit, walking, cycling and working from home in Kenner. Similar-size median 50.0.
37.9 - WalkabilityCity data · 7% of score
The EPA's walkability index across Kenner's neighborhoods. Similar-size median 53.2.
64.2 - EnvironmentCounty data · 4% of score
Air quality and natural hazard losses in the county. Similar-size median 50.8.
24.4 - Outdoor accessNot scored
No city-level park or public land measure exists, so outdoor access is not scored for cities.
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Bar: Kenner's category score out of 100. Tick: median of the 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track. Shares of score are the category weights rescaled over the categories Kenner has data for. City scores use city formulas and are not on the same scale as state scores. Grades follow rank among the 1,312 cities. Methodology
Frequently asked questions about living in Kenner
Is Kenner, LA a good place to live?
Kenner ranks #944 of the 1,312 US cities we track, #397 of 524 smaller cities and #3 of 20 in Louisiana. Against similar-size cities it stands out for low living costs (92.6, #81 of 524) and low rents ($1,179/mo, #114 of 524), and trails on low graduation rates (78%, #379 of 437) and a shrinking population (-0.4%, #378 of 468).
What is the cost of living in Kenner?
Kenner's cost of living index is 92.6, 7% below the US level of 100 and #351 of 1,308 cities with data (1 = cheapest). Median rent is $1,179/mo against $1,633/mo in similar-size cities. The typical home is worth $269,861, 24% above the typical Louisiana home ($217,039).
What is the crime rate in Kenner?
Kenner recorded 288 violent crimes per 100,000 residents, 12% below the US rate of 328 and 44% below Louisiana's 515. That ranks #540 of 1,085 cities with data (1 = safest) and #241 of 444 smaller cities, from a full year of reports to the FBI by Kenner Police Department. Property crime runs 2,058 per 100,000 (US 1,548).
What is the median household income in Kenner?
The median household in Kenner earns $64,020, 23% below the US figure of $83,163 and 5% above Louisiana ($60,986). Unemployment is 3.8% (US 4.3%). 15.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The population fell 0.4% in the latest year (US +0.5%).
How much is rent in Kenner?
Median rent in Kenner is $1,179/mo (Census), #418 of 1,309 cities with data (1 = cheapest). The typical asking rent for a unit on the market now is $1,525/mo, against $1,948/mo nationally. Median rent takes 22.1% of the median household's income.
How much does a house cost in Kenner?
The typical home value in Kenner is $269,861, up 3.9% in a year, against $217,039 for Louisiana and $368,697 nationally. The Census median value of owner-occupied homes is $246,300.
How are the public schools in Kenner?
Kenner's 10 public schools graduate 78% of students in four years (Louisiana 83.1%), with 15.4 students per teacher and $14,155 spent per pupil.
How long is the commute in Kenner?
The average commute is 25.3 minutes, #799 of 1,312 cities (1 = shortest), against 26.2 minutes across Louisiana. 6.6% of workers spend an hour or more getting to work.
What is the weather like in Kenner?
Kenner averages 70.5°F over the year, 83.4°F in summer and 56.3°F in winter, with 63.4 inches of precipitation. Figures are NOAA climate normals.
Is Kenner walkable?
Kenner scores 13.2 out of 20 on the EPA's National Walkability Index (above average walkable), #298 of 1,312 cities (1 = most walkable). The index weighs street intersection density, distance to transit and the mix of homes and jobs in each neighborhood.
What natural disasters is Kenner at risk for?
Relative to other US counties, FEMA's National Risk Index puts Jefferson Parish's biggest natural hazard losses in hurricane, coastal flooding, and inland flooding, with expected yearly losses of 0.5% of building value, higher than 97% of US counties.
How is the air quality in Kenner?
Jefferson Parish's air had a median air quality index of 47, and 62% of measured days were rated good; 1 day was unhealthy for sensitive groups or worse, mostly from fine particles.
Who lives in Kenner?
Kenner has 64,904 residents. The median resident of Kenner is 39.3 years old, against 37.7 in similar-size cities. 29.1% of adults have a bachelor's degree or more, #828 of 1,312 cities (1 = highest). 63.1% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners; the rest are rented.
How does Kenner compare with the rest of Louisiana?
Kenner ranks #3 of the 20 Louisiana cities we track, with a score of 51 against Louisiana's statewide 30. Its households earn 5% above the Louisiana median. Violent crime is 44% below the statewide rate. Homes are 24% above the typical Louisiana home.
What cities are similar in size to Kenner?
The tracked cities in other states closest to Kenner's population of 64,904 are Cheyenne, WY (#428 overall), Castro Valley, CA (#298 overall), Waltham, MA (#71 overall), Port Orange, FL (#920 overall), and Muncie, IN (#1015 overall). Kenner is #944.