Jefferson Parish · New Orleans-Metairie · population 64,650
Where Kenner stands
21% off 5-year peak. home values up 7.2% in the last year. population shrinking 0.7% per year.
Home value trajectory · last 10 years
Zillow ZHVI · monthlyLifestyle scores
Scores are heuristic estimates from population density, state, and known transit/walkable cities. Not based on a paid Walk Score / Transit Score API — see methodology for the formula.
Rent trajectory · last 5 years
Zillow ZORI · monthlyHome value vs rent · indexed to 100
Both rebased at first month of ZORI data (~2015)Rent vs buy
At a 14.1 price-to-rent ratio, buying generally beats renting in Kenner on a long-enough horizon. The headline math is that one year of mortgage payments approximates 14.1 years of rent — well below the 15+ threshold where ownership starts to dominate.
How the momentum score breaks down
methodology →Kenner is 21% off its 5-year peak and turning back up (+7.2% in the last year). Classic 'bought back the dip' setup — risk is that the trend reverses, reward is that it doesn't and you got in early.
Kenner has given back 21% from its 5-year peak — that's not a healthy correction, it's a market still digesting an overshoot. The bear case is that the floor hasn't been found yet.
About Kenner
Kenner is a city in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana, with an estimated population of 64,650. It anchors the New Orleans-Metairie metro area. The population has contracted 0.7% per year on average since 2020. The median home value in Kenner is $271,402 as of 2026-04, up 7.2% over the last 12 months. Over the last five years, home values have averaged -3.5% annual growth, and the market currently sits about 21% below its 5-year peak. Rents in Kenner average $1,603 per month, down 3.5% year-over-year. The composite momentum score is 37 of 100 (Cooling). Buyers may find more room to negotiate; sellers should price realistically.
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About Kenner (Wikipedia)
Kenner is a city in the U.S. state of Louisiana. It is the most populous city in Jefferson Parish, and is the largest incorporated suburb of New Orleans. The population was 66,448 at the 2020 census, making it the sixth-most populous city in Louisiana.
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City facts
Extracted from the Wikipedia infobox. Values may be slightly out of date relative to the latest sources.
Playbook
You have leverage. Negotiate price, ask for closing-cost credits, and don't waive inspection. Walk-away power is real in a Cooling market — use it. Kenner is currently 21% off its 5-year peak — historically, that's been the discount tier of this market.
Price aggressively (at or below recent sold comps) or be prepared to wait. Concessions — rate buydowns, closing costs, repair credits — are how deals close right now.
Cap rates are more attractive than they were 12 months ago but the appreciation tailwind is gone. Confirm tenant demand, vacancy rates, and exit liquidity before committing capital.
Local safety & alerts
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Sources: Zillow ZHVI (home values), Zillow ZORI (rents), US Census ACS + place population. Updated when source agencies publish revisions.
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Local news & community
Latest news
- Candidate in Kenner mayor's race plans to challenge results of the election. Here's whyWDSU · 1d ago
- Kenner mayoral candidate challenges election results, claims voting machine issuesWWLTV.com · 2d ago
- Kenner Mayor Michael Glaser narrowly wins second term, council seats decidedNOLA.com · 4d ago
- Scott Smith Obituary – Kenner, LAneptunesociety.com · 1w ago
- Live election results: Kenner residents elect new city council membersWDSU · 4d ago
- Lieutenant Governor Nungesser announces chef for the 2026 Louisiana Seafood Cook-OffBossier Press-Tribune · 1d ago
Updated 2026-05-21 from Google News + Reddit RSS. Headlines link to original sources.
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