At a Glance
Median Income
$64,099
$36,761 per capita
Home Value
$241,800
Zillow: $269,861
Median Rent
$1,129/mo
28.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
348/100K
2,841/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
28.7%
84.7% high school+
Unemployment
5.5%
11.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.1%
14.5% smoking rate
How Kenner Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Kenner's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Kenner a Good Place to Live?
B
3.1 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Kenner residents earn a median household income of $64,099 , which is 15% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $36,761. The unemployment rate stands at 5.5% (53% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 11.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,000 business establishments, including 69 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Kenner is $241,800 , 14% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $269,861. Median rent is $1,129/month, with 28.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 88.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1977.
Safety & Crime
Kenner reports 348 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 8% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,841/100K. The murder rate is 9.6/100K.
Education
28.7% of adults in Kenner hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(15% below the national average).
84.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Kenner has an average annual temperature of 71°F (21°C).
Winters average 54°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 63.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
Data Overview
People
Population65,113
Median Age39.4 yrs
Density4,373/mi²
Male / Female47% / 54%
Foreign Born20.3%
Veterans5.5%
Economy
B
Median Income$64,099
Per Capita$36,761
Unemployment5.5%
Poverty11.5%
County GDP$4,073M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,403
Housing
A+
Home Value$241,800
Rent$1,129
Ownership61.0%
Zillow$269,861
Housing Units28,495
Rent Burden28.8%
Crime
F
Violent348/100K
Property2,841/100K
Murder9.6/100K
Assault273/100K
Burglary297/100K
Health
Obesity41.1%
Diabetes13.8%
Smoking14.5%
Heart Disease5.8%
Premature Death11,024/100K
Climate
Avg Temp71°F
Rain63.3 in/yr
AQI36 (Good)
Elevation-3 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+28.7%
High School+84.7%
Graduate+9.8%
School Score4.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 35% / D 64%
Commute26 min
Broadband87.7%
Internet Speed143 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries4
Did You Know?
Kenner was founded in 1855.
The median home in Kenner was built in 1977.
The nearest airport is Louis Armstrong New Orleans International (1 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.443 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
15.0% of the population has a disability.
20.3% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 143 Mbps.
The county recorded 10 fatal vehicle crashes.