Kenner, LA vs Ruston, 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

Ruston

72.3

#911 nationally

Ruston leads in average commute (13.9 min vs 26.7 min). Kenner leads in median household income ($60,557 vs $32,877). Kenner leads in walk score (46 vs 25).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Kenner, LA Ruston, LA
WhereAtHome Score 74 (#645) 72.3 (#911)
Population 63,333 22,233
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $273,203 $229,937
Median Household Income $60,557 $32,877
Average Commute 26.7 min 13.9 min
Walk Score 46 25
Crime Level 9.4 11.7
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 99 95
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored R+12.9 R+25.4
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

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Ruston, LA
C-
72.3 Score

Ruston, LA

Small Louisiana city with local appeal

Median Home

$229,937

Population

22,233

Crime

Moderate-High

Walk Score

25

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