Kenner, LA vs Merrillville, IN
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
Merrillville
72.6
#860 nationally
Kenner leads in walk score (46 vs 23). Merrillville leads in crime level (7.8 vs 9.4). Kenner leads in average commute (26.7 min vs 31.7 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Kenner, LA | Merrillville, IN |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 74 (#645) | 72.6 (#860) |
| Population | 63,333 | 36,347 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $273,203 | $246,742 |
| Median Household Income | $60,557 | $62,221 |
| Average Commute | 26.7 min | 31.7 min |
| Walk Score | 46 | 23 |
| Crime Level | 9.4 | 7.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 99 | 94 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+12.9 | D+5.6 |
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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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72.6 Score
Merrillville, IN
Small Indiana city with local appeal
Median Home
$246,742
Population
36,347
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
23
Midwest
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