Kenner, LA vs Portage, 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
Portage
71.1
#1027 nationally
Portage leads in crime level (6.4 vs 9.4). Portage leads in median household income ($71,317 vs $60,557). Kenner leads in average commute (26.7 min vs 28.7 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Kenner, LA | Portage, IN |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 74 (#645) | 71.1 (#1027) |
| Population | 63,333 | 38,513 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $273,203 | $269,590 |
| Median Household Income | $60,557 | $71,317 |
| Average Commute | 26.7 min | 28.7 min |
| Walk Score | 46 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 9.4 | 6.4 |
| 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 | R+10.5 |
Data coverage note: Portage is missing data for 1 metric that Kenner has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
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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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71.1 Score
Portage, IN
Small Indiana city with local appeal
Median Home
$269,590
Population
38,513
Crime
Moderate
Median Income
$71,317
Midwest
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