New Orleans metro, LA relocation guide
Moving to Kenner, LA
About Kenner
Kenner is Jefferson Parish's largest incorporated city and the sixth-largest city in Louisiana, stretching about fifteen square miles from Lake Pontchartrain to the Mississippi River (pontchartraincenter.com, read September 24, 2026). It is home to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY), which sits inside city limits, and is known for its 16-block historic Rivertown district along the river, the Laketown lakefront area, and the Pontchartrain Convention & Civic Center.
Home prices in Kenner
The median listing price in Kenner is $274,900.
Top places in Kenner
- Rivertown — 16-block historic district on the Mississippi River with the Mardi Gras Museum, planetarium, and performing arts theaters (shown in the Commons photos below).
- Laketown Park — 20-acre lakefront park on Lake Pontchartrain with boat launch, fishing piers, and bike paths.
- Pontchartrain Convention & Civic Center — 4,600-seat arena and convention venue on Williams Boulevard.
- Treasure Chest Casino — casino and dining venue in the Laketown area.
- LaSalle's Landing — Mississippi River overlook in Rivertown with river views.
- Kenner Heritage Park — neighborhood park anchoring the older Rivertown core.
- Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport — the region's airport, in city limits.
Commuting from Kenner
- Drive to downtown New Orleans via I-10 East: approximately 20–25 minutes in normal traffic (Kenner sits ~12 miles west of downtown).
- Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) is in Kenner, giving it the metro's shortest airport commute.
- Jefferson Transit bus service connects Kenner to Metairie and New Orleans corridors; commuter drive time rises noticeably during peak hours.
Schools in Kenner
Public schools: Jefferson Parish Public School System. For enrollment and performance data, see the state report card in Town links below. Confirm school assignment for any address directly with the district.
Kenner FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Kenner, LA?
The median listing price in Kenner is $274,900. Median listing price · Realtor.com · September 25, 2026 - How is the commute from Kenner, LA?
Drive to downtown New Orleans via I-10 East: approximately 20–25 minutes in normal traffic (Kenner sits ~12 miles west of downtown). - Which school district serves Kenner, LA?
Kenner is served by Jefferson Parish Public School System. See the state report card in Town links, and confirm school assignment for a specific address with the district.
Town links
Schools
Official town resources. School report cards via the National Center for Education Statistics.