Moving to or from Kenner?
New Orleans' airport-adjacent suburb in Jefferson Parish — home to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport, Rivertown Museums historic district along the Mississippi, and an affordable alternative to New Orleans with similar Cajun/Creole culture.
- 66,000 City population
- 1,270,000 Metro area
- 1855 Founded
- Jefferson Parish / New Orleans Metro Region
Why people move to Kenner.
- Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)
- Rivertown — a preserved historic district with multiple museums on the Mississippi
- Being New Orleans metro's fourth-largest city
- Diverse Hispanic-American community
- Laketown Lakeshore along Lake Pontchartrain
- Proximity to New Orleans (15 minutes to downtown French Quarter)
Kenner is home to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY), the main air gateway to New Orleans. The airport moved to its current Kenner location in 1946 and expanded significantly over the decades. A brand-new $1 billion terminal opened in 2019, giving Kenner one of the newest major airport facilities in the US.
Where people live in Kenner.
A quick guide to Kenner's most moved-to neighborhoods.
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Rivertown (Downtown Kenner)
Historic district along the Mississippi with museums and restaurants
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Lake Pontchartrain area
Lakefront residential
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University City
Older residential with mix of housing
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Chateau Estates
Upscale residential
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Metairie-adjacent
Blends into the larger Metairie community
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Airport area
Mixed residential with airport proximity
Where people spend their time in Kenner.
- Rivertown Museums Downtown Kenner
- Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport Central Kenner
- Laketown Amphitheater Lakefront
- Heritage Park Rivertown
- Treasure Chest Casino (nearby) Lake Pontchartrain
- Joe's Crab Shack & waterfront Lakefront
Planning a Kenner move.
- Hurricane risk is significant; Kenner was damaged by Katrina in 2005 but less severely than Orleans Parish
- Airport proximity creates flight-path noise in some neighborhoods
- Cost of living and housing are well below New Orleans Orleans Parish averages
- Louisiana has high property taxes (though homestead exemption helps significantly)
Moving in Kenner: FAQ.
Is Kenner safer than New Orleans?
Generally yes — crime rates in Jefferson Parish (including Kenner) are significantly lower than New Orleans's Orleans Parish averages. But specific neighborhoods vary. Many New Orleans commuters and families choose Kenner for the safety/affordability combination while accessing NOLA amenities via a 15-20 minute drive.
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