Kenner, Louisiana Real Estate and Community Info.

Located in Jefferson Parish County ten miles to the West of New Orleans is the town of Kenner, Louisiana. Kenner serves as a suburb to New Orleans, but unlike its neighbor Metairie, it is an incorporated city. With slightly fewer than 70,000 residents, Kenner is by no means a small town, but its tight-knit communities and friendly neighborhoods give it an appealing quaintness and charm. Kenner is a progressive city with a thriving business district that benefits from being in the New Orleans Metropolitan area while remaining independent of the Big Easy. Kenner continues to develop new commercial properties as well as residential ones, making Kenner real estate ideal place for homeowners and businesses.

Shopping and Dining

Since Kenner is a short drive from New Orleans, with its vast array of shopping and dining, but the town of Kenner boasts some fine establishments of its own. The Esplanade Mall, which opened in 1985, features two floors and 135 stores for shoppers to peruse. The site is anchored by Target, Dillard’s and Macy’s, giving shoppers even more choices. Kenner is very proud of its historic district, Rivertown, which is located on the shore of the Mississippi River and contains sixteen blocks of museums, fine dining and local boutiques. If you want a real taste of authentic local Kenner cuisine, check out LeParvenu, an American Creole restaurant in Rivertown. Enjoy vintage wines with oyster doubloons or a fine lobster dish at LeParvenu, while sitting in a cozy renovated cottage that was once a tea house.

Parks and Recreation

The City of Kenner’s Parks and Recreation Department manages and maintains several different kinds of recreational facilities, including parks, gyms, tennis courts and playgrounds, while organizing events, leisure services and sports leagues. Laketown is one of the more popular parks in Kenner with boaters, as is sits on Lake Ponchartrain. Laketown houses a boat launch, pier, boat house and more conventional park amenities, such as jogging and walking paths and a concession stand. Residents can also relax by testing their luck at Treasure Chest Casino or by hitting the links at Chateau Golf and Country Club.

Living

The area’s rich cultural history gives Kenner real estate an eclectic mix of classic and modern developments. Kenner’s distinct sections and districts come together to create this irresistible blend. Affluent areas like Belle Terre give homebuyers plenty of options and amenities, while Kenner’s historic areas give them a sense of culture and local charm. Whichever portion of Kenner real estate appeals to you, its homes have a lot to offer. Kenner’s appeal is also attributed to its thriving commercial industries, such as construction, food services and public administration, which help its unemployment rate remain under 7%, lower than the state and national average.

Schools, Health, Transportation

The Jefferson Parish Public School System serves the city of Kenner and is the largest public school system in the state. Alfred Bonnabel High School is the only high school in town and has an enrollment of over 1,400 students. There are also private and prep schools in Kenner, including St. Elizabeth Ann Seton School and First Baptist Christian School.

Kenner has its own hospital, the Ochsner Medical Center, which opened in 1985. The facility has a nationally renowned Neuroendocrine Tumor Program, as well as an expanded and renovated Level II Emergency Room. With modern facilities and an expert staff of doctors and nurses, you are in excellent hands at Ochsner.

Kenner is the home of Louis Armstrong International Airport, which is known for the beautiful artwork that can be seen throughout its walkways and terminals. Louis Armstrong International is currently undergoing renovations to improve its facilities even more for travelers. Traveling to New Orleans and other nearby towns is made easy by Kenner’s convenient access to I-10 and U.S. Highway 61.

 

If you are thinking about buying or selling a home, give us a call at (985) 307-1058 or send us an email to explore your options and to find out when is the best time for you to make a move.