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Kenner, LA — ZIP 70062

Population: 17,771 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 70062 (Kenner, LA) is $242,998 — down 3.1% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $238,000 after a median 32 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,469/month. 3 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively High, with coastalflooding, hurricane, lightning the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 9.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$242,998

Median home value

-3.1%

1-year change

32

Median days on market

Relatively High

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$242,998
1-year appreciation
-3.1%
3-year appreciation
-21.5%
5-year appreciation
-27.0%
10-year appreciation
-7.7%
All-time peak (2020-12)
$335,933
House Price Index (state)
368.9 (+2.6% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$238,000
Median list price
$261,500
Median price per sqft
$155
1-year sale-price change
+16.7%
Median days on market
32 days
Homes sold (recent period)
19
For-sale inventory
39
Sale-to-list ratio
94.9%
Active listings
42
1-year forecast
-3.1%
New listings (monthly)
9

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$1,469/mo
Studio fair-market rent
$1,024/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,155/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,266/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,583/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,801/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Below Average)
90.5 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
12.6¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$17.40/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
3
Elementary schools
2
Middle schools
0
High schools
0
Charter schools
1
Schools include
John Clancy/Joseph Maggiore Elementary School, Washington Montessori, Kenner Discovery Health Sciences Academy

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively High
Top hazards (county)
coastalFlooding, hurricane, lightning, coldWave, hail
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coastalFlooding: Very High · coldWave: Relatively High · drought: Relatively Low · earthquake: Relatively Low · hail: Relatively High · heatWave: Relatively High
FEMA flood zone
AE
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 38% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
2.4%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Agriculture Street Landfill (13 mi)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
72.0°F
Average high
81.0°F
Average low
63.0°F
Annual precipitation
66.1 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
9b (extreme annual low 25 to 30°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Moderate
Median AQI (annual)
51
Days with Good air quality
181
Days with Moderate air quality
179
Highest AQI recorded (year)
126

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
8.7 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
59,330
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
48,107

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
2
Nearest national park
New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park (12 mi)
National parks include
New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park, Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve
Airports within 30 mi
10
Nearest airport
Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) (0 mi)
Nearest major airport
Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) (0 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
18
Hospitals include
UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER NEW ORLEANS, OCHSNER MEDICAL CENTER ACUTE, WEST JEFFERSON MEDICAL CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.3 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Good (4.7 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-3,199 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,970
Housing built before 1970
49.0%
Housing built 2000 or later
13.9%
Median annual property tax
$728
Mean commute to work
23 min
Households with broadband internet
61.0%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
168,059
Average weekly wage
$1,195
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Administrative Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
432

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

ZIP 70062State medianUS median
Median home value$242,998$186,662$289,727
Median sale price$238,000$225,000$325,000
Median days on market32 days74 days51 days
Typical rent$1,469/mo$1,469/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$728$576$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in ZIP 70062?
$242,998.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 70062?
$238,000.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 70062?
Median days on market: 32 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 70062?
Typical rent: $1,469/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 70062?
Overall risk: Relatively High (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: coastalFlooding, hurricane, lightning, coldWave, hail.
Is ZIP 70062 in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone AE.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 70062?
Risk to homes is higher than 38% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 70062?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 70062?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 70062?
3 schools (2 elementary) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is ZIP 70062 walkable?
Walkability index: 8.7/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in ZIP 70062?
Moderate. Median AQI: 51. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 70062?
Regional Price Parity: 90.5 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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