The Town FilesKenner, Louisiana
City in Jefferson Parish · population 66,448 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $246,300
- Household income
- $64,020
- Jan low / Jul high
- 46° / 91°
- Snow a year
- 0 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 59
- Median age
- 39.3
Kenner is a city of 66,448 people in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana. The median home is worth $246,300, above the typical Louisiana town ($166,450). It ranks more vibrant than 99% of Louisiana towns, more walkable than 98% of Louisiana towns, better for first-time buyers than 85% of Louisiana towns.
How Kenner ranks
Percentile among Louisiana towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Louisiana towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Kenner is worth $246,300, above the typical Louisiana town ($166,450). Homes cost about 3.8 times the median household income of $64,020, which is more affordable than 23% of Louisiana towns. Median rent is $1,179 a month. 63.1% of households own their home.
| Housing | Kenner | Typical Louisiana town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $246,300 | $166,450 |
| Median rent | $1,179 | $887 |
| Median household income | $64,020 | $52,134 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.8× | 3.0× |
| Homeownership | 63.1% | 70.4% |
| Median year built | 1978 | 1979 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.1% | — |
Who lives in Kenner
| People | Kenner | Typical Louisiana town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 39.3 | 38.4 |
| Age 65 and over | 19.2% | 17.0% |
| Under 18 | 23.6% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 29.1% | 15.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 15.4% | 20.4% |
| Veterans | 4.3% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 21.1% | — |
| Work from home | 4.7% | 4.7% |
| Average commute | 25.3 min | 25.8 min |
| Homes with broadband | 87.6% | 84.6% |
Weather in Kenner
July highs average 91.4°F and January lows 46.1°F. About 63.4 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.0 inches of snow (typical Louisiana town: 0.0 in). Expect about 85 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 5 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
59 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Kenner since 1950, compared with 27 for the typical Louisiana town. 9 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F3, struck on January 28, 1966 about 7.4 miles from the town center. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 2 deaths and 52 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on June 18, 2026.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 61 times; the largest was 3.00 inches on April 6, 1964.
Severe weather in Jefferson Parish since 1996
Jefferson Parish has been included in 50 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, other, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| January 24, 2026 | Winter Storm | EM-3638: Severe Winter Storm |
| September 16, 2024 | Hurricane | DR-4817: Hurricane Francine |
| September 10, 2024 | Hurricane | EM-3614: Tropical Storm Francine |
| September 27, 2023 | Other | EM-3600: Seawater Intrusion |
| September 13, 2021 | Coastal Storm | EM-3574: Tropical Storm Nicholas |
Jobs and pay in Jefferson Parish
Jefferson Parish had 184,764 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $63,803 a year. Unemployment was 3.5% in 2023; in Kenner itself the ACS puts it at 6.6%.
Public schools in Kenner
10 public schools with 9,224 students, about 15.4 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bonnabel Magnet Academy High School | 9-12 | 2,570 | 22.7 |
| Kenner Discovery Health Sciences Academy (charter) | PK-12 | 2,303 | 14.3 |
| Chateau Estates School | PK-8 | 666 | 15.1 |
| Tom Benson School | PK-8 | 653 | 13.6 |
| John James Audubon School | PK-8 | 604 | 13.4 |
| A.C. Alexander School | PK-8 | 585 | 14.3 |
| John Clancy/Joseph Maggiore Elementary School | PK-5 | 571 | 13.3 |
| Greenlawn Terrace Elementary School | PK-5 | 556 | 12.4 |
| G.T. Woods School | PK-8 | 364 | 12.1 |
| Walter Schneckenburger Elem School | PK-5 | 352 | 12.1 |
Towns near Kenner
- River Ridge, LA4.1 mi · 13,591 people · home $357,400
- St. Rose, LA4.5 mi · 7,504 people · home $238,900
- Metairie, LA4.7 mi · 143,507 people · home $327,500
- Waggaman, LA5.2 mi · 9,835 people · home $170,400
- Elmwood, LA5.6 mi · 5,649 people · home $188,100
- Harahan, LA6.0 mi · 9,116 people · home $343,100
- Destrehan, LA6.5 mi · 11,340 people · home $320,700
- Jefferson, LA6.8 mi · 10,633 people · home $247,700
Kenner questions
Is Kenner, Louisiana a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Kenner scores better for retirees than 40% of Louisiana towns and quieter than 2%. 19.2% of residents are 65 or older (median age 39.3).
How much does a house cost in Kenner?
The median owner-occupied home in Kenner is valued at $246,300 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $64,020, so homes cost about 3.8 times income. Median rent is $1,179 a month.
What is the weather like in Kenner?
July highs average 91.4°F and January lows 46.1°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 63.4 inches of precipitation a year and 0.0 inches of snow.
Does Kenner get tornadoes?
59 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Kenner since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F3 on January 28, 1966. The typical Louisiana town has had 27.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)