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About
Life in Kenner
If you're considering Kenner as a home base near New Orleans, understand that you're getting a working suburb rather than a lifestyle destination. The cost of living is moderate—median home values around $246,300 and rents near $1,179 monthly—with a median household income of $64,099 and a solid 3.9% unemployment rate. Your commute to New Orleans proper averages about 26 minutes, which is reasonable for the metro area.
Kenner at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
39.3 yrs
Poverty Rate
15.4%
Foreign-Born
21.1%
Broadband Internet
87.6%
of households
Population Growth
-2.0%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics21.1% foreign-born, most often from Honduras
Who lives in Kenner: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Kenner, the largest foreign-born group is from Honduras (42.4%), and 23.2% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
23.6%
of residents
65 and Older
19.2%
of residents
Households with Kids
28.3%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
32.2%
of households
Married Couples
41.7%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.52
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent 11% above LA average
Rent, home values, and income in Kenner
In Kenner, rent runs 11% above the LA average, and home values are 14% above the LA average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
52.8%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
31.3%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
92.6
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$933
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
63.1%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1978
median year built
Vacant Homes
8.4%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $259,864 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment 0.5 pts below LA average
Unemployment in Kenner and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in Kenner is 0.5 percentage points lower than the LA average.
Unemployment rate
City-level rate · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
City-level (BLS) · Annual averages
What Kenner Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Median Salary by Occupation · metro area
New Orleans-Metairie, LA metro area
Commute25.3 min avg
How Kenner residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Kenner, most residents drive alone to work (78%), and 61% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 1 mi
Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)
Medium hub6.2M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 13% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Kenner runs 13% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
287.9
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
2,057.6
per 100,000 residents
Above average (1,552 national, 2025)
Kenner Police Department
Natural DisastersFlash Flood most common — 12 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively High
98.7 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Jefferson County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Jefferson Parish, which includes Kenner, the most common type is flash flood, with 12 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 12 | Flash Flood | $39,500 |
| 2024 | 15 | Flash Flood | $42.6M |
| 2023 | 36 | Excessive Heat | $22,500 |
| 2022 | 14 | Thunderstorm Wind | $51.0M |
| 2021 | 13 | Flash Flood | $1000.9M |
| 2020 | 13 | Storm Surge/Tide | $25.1M |
| 2019 | 9 | Thunderstorm Wind | None reported |
| 2018 | 7 | Thunderstorm Wind | None reported |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
0 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Jefferson Parish, county-wide
Air Quality47 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Jefferson Parish, which includes Kenner, is typically good — 227 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
47
Good Days
227
per year
Moderate Days
137
per year
Unhealthy Days
0
per year
Jefferson Parish, county-wide
Climate91°F summers, 48°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Kenner has hot summers (avg high 91°F) and warm winters (avg low 48°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
79°/62°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
91°/76°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
80°/64°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
65°/48°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
63.4"
Annual Snowfall
0.0"
Hot Days/Year
85
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
5
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
115
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 63°F | 46°F | 5.18" |
| Feb | 66°F | 50°F | 4.13" |
| Mar | 72°F | 55°F | 4.36" |
| Apr | 79°F | 62°F | 5.22" |
| May | 85°F | 69°F | 5.64" |
| Jun | 90°F | 75°F | 7.62" |
| Jul | 91°F | 77°F | 6.79" |
| Aug | 91°F | 77°F | 6.91" |
| Sep | 88°F | 74°F | 5.11" |
| Oct | 81°F | 64°F | 3.70" |
| Nov | 71°F | 54°F | 3.87" |
| Dec | 65°F | 48°F | 4.82" |
Healthcare3 hospitals, avg 4.0/5
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Kenner
Kenner has 3 hospitals, averaging 4.0 out of 5 on CMS's quality rating — above-average care.
Hospitals
3
within city limits
Uninsured
14.6%
of residents
Avg Hospital Rating
4.0 / 5
Ochsner Medical Center-kenner
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available
Oceans Behavioral Hospital of Greater New Orleans
Psychiatric
Perimeter Behavioral Hospital of New Orleans
Psychiatric
Nearby hospitals · within 15 miles
East Jefferson General Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 4.4 mi away · Metairie
River Oaks Hospital
Psychiatric · 4.6 mi away · New Orleans
Omega Hospital, Llc
Acute Care Hospitals · 5.8 mi away · Metairie
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education13.7:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Kenner
Kenner's student/teacher ratio is 13.7:1 (lower than the national average of 16:1), and 29.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
9
within city limits
Private Schools
1
within city limits
College Degree Rate
29.1%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
13.7:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Kenner (within 15 miles)
Tulane University of Louisiana
9.3 mi awayPrivate nonprofit · 4-year · 7,767 students · in-state tuition $71,998 · 79% graduate · median earnings $68,226 (10 yrs after entry)
Public · 4-year · 4,638 students · in-state tuition $9,472 · 46% graduate · median earnings $53,518 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 2,812 students · in-state tuition $51,664 · 66% graduate · median earnings $59,326 (10 yrs after entry)
Xavier University of Louisiana
9.4 mi awayPrivate nonprofit · 4-year · 2,628 students · in-state tuition $30,298 · 52% graduate · median earnings $59,737 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 1,063 students · in-state tuition $23,918 · 47% graduate · median earnings $43,728 (10 yrs after entry)
Southern University at New Orleans
12.6 mi awayPublic · 4-year · 1,055 students · in-state tuition $8,410 · 28% graduate · median earnings $42,300 (10 yrs after entry)
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park, 12 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Kenner
Kenner has 2 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park (12 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park
National Historical Park
12 mi awayJean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve
National Historical Park and Preserve
15 mi awayPublic Libraries in Kenner
North Kenner Branch
630 West Esplanade Avenue, Kenner
Cities Near Kenner
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to Kenner?
Read our full moving guide — what it's really like to live here.
Kenner FAQ
Is Kenner, Louisiana affordable?⌄
Kenner's median rent is $1,179/month, which is below the national average, making it relatively affordable. The median household income is $64,020/year. Median home value is $246,300.
Is Kenner, Louisiana safe?⌄
Kenner's violent crime rate was 288 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is below the national average of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 2058 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Kenner, Louisiana?⌄
Kenner has an unemployment rate of 3.8%, which is close to the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Kenner, Louisiana?⌄
The cost of living in Kenner is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,179/month and median household income is $64,020/year. The median home value is $246,300. About 53% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Kenner, Louisiana?⌄
The average commute in Kenner is 25 minutes, which is about average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from