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Kenner, LA


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Kenner, Louisiana

Introduction to Kenner, Louisiana

Kenner, Louisiana, in Jefferson county, is 10 miles W of New Orleans, Louisiana. The city is in the New Orleans area. There are 70,517 residents in Kenner.

Kenner History

Kenner was originally called Kennerville and it was established in 1855. It was founded by Minor Kenner. Previously, the land consisted three plantation properties, which were purchased by the Kenner family.

Kenner and nearby Attractions

  • Louisiana Toy Train Museum
  • Pavilion Shopping Center
  • Lincoln Park
  • Chateau Estates Golf Course

Things To Do In Kenner

Tourists buy stuff from the many shopping centers such Westland Shopping Center and Pavilion Shopping Center. The Louisiana Toy Train Museum is a favorite spot for both the residents and tourists of Kenner. There are many local parks such as the Lincoln Park, Miguez Park, and Morgan Park. The Chateau Estates Golf Course is a "must visit" for the golf lovers.

Kenner Transportation

Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport provides air transportation opportunities.

Kenner Higher Education

Facilities for higher education can be availed from Tulane University of Louisiana, Xavier University of Louisiana, Louisiana State University - Health Sciences Center, and Delgado Community College.

High Points

Kenner strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Louisiana):

CategoryTrophy
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)		Top 1%trophyKenner Racial Diversity
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)		Top 2%trophyKenner Affordability of Property Taxes
Public Transportation Use
(vs. State)		Top 4%trophyKenner Public Transportation Use
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. State)		Top 4%trophyKenner Well-Paid Single Women
Median Family Income
(vs. State)		Top 8%Kenner Median Family Income
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. State)		Top 9%Kenner Well-Paid Single Men
College Educated Adults
(vs. State)		Top 10%Kenner College Educated Adults
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. State)		Top 12%Kenner People in Middle Class or Better
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. State)		Top 15%Kenner Low Rate of Poverty

Comparative Profile of Kenner, LA

Comparing Kenner to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Louisiana (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Racial Diversity910
Female Share of the Population74
Children Under 5 Years Old64
Age of the Population55
Well-Paid Single Women410
Male Share of the Population47
Well-Paid Single Men310
Senior Citizens31

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Average Household Size89
Portion of People Married67

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
College Educated Adults510
Median Family Income410
People in Middle Class or Better49
People Above Poverty49

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work78
Public Transportation Use610
Working at Home48
Short Commute Times43

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes101
Housing Recently Built79
Affordability of Rents71
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals69
Seasonal and Vacation Housing53
People Living Alone43

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Property Crime55
Low Violent Crime47

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