Living in Kenner, Louisiana
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Kenner · Census data 2020–2024
Kenner has 64,904 residents with a median age of 39.3. The median household income is $64,020 (5% higher than the Louisiana median), the median home value is $246,300, the median rent is $1,179/month.
Kenner at a glance
- Population
- 64,904
- Median age
- 39.3State: 38
- Median household income
- $64,020State: $60,756
- Median home value
- $246,300State: $216,500
- Median rent
- $1,179/moState: $1,064
- Homeowners
- 63.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 29.1%
- Average commute
- 25 min
Is Kenner a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 5% higher than the Louisiana median; an average commute of 25 minutes; a poverty rate of 15.4%.
Cons: Home values 14% higher than the state median; unemployment of 6.6%.
The weather is best in March–April and October–November.
Cost of living in Kenner
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Kenner the median home value is $246,300, 26% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,179 per month, which is 35.1% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,703 a month in housing costs.
Kenner median household income
The median household income in Kenner is $64,020 and the income per person is $36,508. 15.4% of residents live below the poverty line (Louisiana: 18.9%).
Housing in Kenner: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 27,908
- Owner-occupied
- 63.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 36.9%
- Vacant
- 8.4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1978
- Average household size
- 2.52
Kenner demographics
- Population
- 64,904
- Median age
- 39.3
- Under 18
- 23.6%
- 65 and older
- 19.2%
- Households
- 25,557
- Foreign-born
- 21.1%
- Veterans
- 4.3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Kenner ›
Education in Kenner
29.1% of adults 25 and older in Kenner have a bachelor's degree or higher (Louisiana: 27%), and 9.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Kenner
- Unemployment rate
- 6.6%State: 6.3%
- Average commute
- 25 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 4.7%
- Drive alone
- 77.8%
- Public transit
- 0.3%
- Walk to work
- 1.6%
- Homes with broadband
- 87.6%
Kenner vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kenner | 64,904 | $64,020 | $246,300 | $1,179 |
| River Ridge | 13,312 | $84,336 | $357,400 | $1,127 |
| St. Rose | 7,644 | $74,075 | $238,900 | $856 |
| Metairie | 139,729 | $73,042 | $327,500 | $1,175 |
| Waggaman | 11,330 | $68,374 | $170,400 | $1,510 |
| Ama | 1,483 | $73,359 | $218,600 | $1,310 |
| Elmwood | 6,077 | $89,430 | $188,100 | $1,602 |
| Harahan | 8,904 | $79,516 | $343,100 | $1,082 |
| Destrehan | 11,619 | $90,509 | $320,700 | $1,257 |
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What is the median household income in Kenner, LA?
The median household income in Kenner is $64,020, 5% higher than the Louisiana median of $60,756 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Kenner?
The median home value in Kenner is $246,300, compared with $216,500 in Louisiana.
How much is rent in Kenner?
The median gross rent in Kenner is $1,179 per month, about 35.1% of household income.
Is Kenner, LA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 5% higher than the Louisiana median; an average commute of 25 minutes; a poverty rate of 15.4%. Minuses: home values 14% higher than the state median; unemployment of 6.6%.
What is the median age in Kenner?
The median age in Kenner is 39.3 years (Louisiana: 38).
How long is the commute in Kenner?
The average commute to work in Kenner is 25 minutes; 4.7% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Kenner?
The unemployment rate in Kenner is 6.6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Kenner?
29.1% of adults in Kenner have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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