Kenner, LA vs Lafayette, LA

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

vs

Lafayette

73.6

#705 nationally

Kenner leads in crime level (9.4 vs 29.2). Lafayette leads in average commute (20.4 min vs 26.7 min). Kenner leads in walk score (46 vs 42).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Kenner, LA Lafayette, LA
WhereAtHome Score 74 (#645) 73.6 (#705)
Population 63,333 121,467
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $273,203 $227,080
Median Household Income $60,557 $58,850
Average Commute 26.7 min 20.4 min
Walk Score 46 42
Crime Level 9.4 29.2
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 99 99
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored R+12.9 R+31.4
Kenner, LA
C
74 Score

Kenner, LA

Louisiana community balancing growth and livability

Median Home

$273,203

Population

63,333

Crime

Moderate

Walk Score

46

Southeast View Kenner, LA →
Lafayette, LA
C
73.6 Score

Lafayette, LA

Mid-size Louisiana city with community character

Median Home

$227,080

Population

121,467

Crime

Very High

Walk Score

42

Southeast View Lafayette, LA →

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