Kenner, LA vs Kinston, NC
Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.
Score Snapshot
No universal winner
Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.
Kenner
74
#645 nationally
Kinston
73.2
#774 nationally
Kenner leads in crime level (9.4 vs 26.3). Kenner leads in median household income ($60,557 vs $35,653). Kenner leads in walk score (46 vs 31).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Kenner, LA | Kinston, NC |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 74 (#645) | 73.2 (#774) |
| Population | 63,333 | 19,411 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $273,203 | $147,755 |
| Median Household Income | $60,557 | $35,653 |
| Average Commute | 26.7 min | 19.1 min |
| Walk Score | 46 | 31 |
| Crime Level | 9.4 | 26.3 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 99 | 87 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+12.9 | R+6.8 |
C
74 Score
Kenner, LA
Louisiana community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$273,203
Population
63,333
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
46
Southeast
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C
73.2 Score
Kinston, NC
Small North Carolina city with local appeal
Median Home
$147,755
Population
19,411
Crime
Very High
Walk Score
31
Southeast
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