June 2026 Metairie and Kenner Market Update
Metairie & Kenner Real Estate Market Update
East Jefferson tightened up in June, shifting from a balanced market to a seller's market as months of supply dropped from 4.8 to 3.7. Closed sales rose 9.0% year over year even though the territory-wide median price fell 12.2% to $313,726, a gap that traces back to Old Metairie's steep price correction pulling down an otherwise resilient blended number. Several zips, including Bonnabel, Bissonet, and Rivertown, actually posted price gains alongside strong sales growth. Here's how each Metairie and Kenner neighborhood is performing on its own terms.
Market Assessment: Buyers & Sellers
If you're buying: East Jefferson stayed a seller's market overall, but conditions vary sharply by zip. The Bonnabel and Clearview corridors are moving fast with real competition, while Metairie/Veterans, Bissonet, Chateau Estates, and Rivertown all sit closer to balanced, giving you more breathing room and time to evaluate.
If you're selling: Closed sales are up 9% territory-wide even as the aggregate median dipped, a reminder that the headline number reflects mix, not a weaker market. Price to your zip's own recent closings, not the territory average, which is skewed by Old Metairie's slower month.
Metairie & Kenner by Area
Old Metairie / Lakeshore
| Metric | June 2026 | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|
| Median Sale Price | $399,500 | -34.8% |
| Price per Sq Ft | $242 | -10.6% |
| Avg Days on Market | 66 days | +15 days |
| Active Listings | 78 | -20.4% |
| Months of Supply | 3.4 | — |
| Closed Sales | 23 | +4.5% |
| Pending Sales | 20 | -13.0% |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 94.8% | — |
Old Metairie and Lakeshore saw the sharpest price pullback in the territory this June, with the median down nearly 35% to $399,500. That doesn't mean the neighborhood lost its appeal, active listings actually dropped 20.4% and homes are still moving in a tight 3.4 months of supply. What it does mean is that last year's peak pricing has come back to earth, and buyers who've been priced out of this pocket may find more room to negotiate than they expected. Sellers should lean on current comps, not last year's numbers.
Metairie (Bonnabel)
| Metric | June 2026 | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|
| Median Sale Price | $347,500 | +9.1% |
| Price per Sq Ft | $205 | -2.3% |
| Avg Days on Market | 48 days | -6 days |
| Active Listings | 90 | -28.6% |
| Months of Supply | 2.6 | — |
| Closed Sales | 34 | +25.9% |
| Pending Sales | 26 | 0.0% |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 96.9% | — |
The Bonnabel corridor is having a standout month, with prices up 9.1% year over year to a median of $347,500 and sales volume up nearly 26%. Homes here are also selling faster, averaging 48 days on market, six fewer than last June. With only 2.6 months of supply, this is one of the tightest pockets in Metairie right now, so buyers should come in prepared with strong offers and sellers can expect a responsive market.
Metairie (Veterans)
| Metric | June 2026 | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|
| Median Sale Price | $327,500 | -35.8% |
| Price per Sq Ft | $160 | -16.6% |
| Avg Days on Market | 61 days | +32 days |
| Active Listings | 51 | -28.2% |
| Months of Supply | 5.7 | — |
| Closed Sales | 9 | -10.0% |
| Pending Sales | 7 | +16.7% |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 94.3% | — |
Veterans corridor stands apart from the rest of Metairie this month, with the median price down nearly 36% to $327,500 and homes taking noticeably longer to sell, 61 days on average, up from 29 a year ago. With 5.7 months of supply, this pocket is closer to balanced than the seller's conditions found elsewhere in the territory. If you're house hunting along Veterans, you may find more negotiating room here than in the surrounding zips.
Metairie (Clearview)
| Metric | June 2026 | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|
| Median Sale Price | $269,000 | -10.3% |
| Price per Sq Ft | $173 | -6.0% |
| Avg Days on Market | 47 days | +13 days |
| Active Listings | 129 | -14.6% |
| Months of Supply | 3.0 | — |
| Closed Sales | 43 | +13.2% |
| Pending Sales | 35 | +29.6% |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 97.0% | — |
Clearview and West Esplanade posted the most sales of any Metairie or Kenner zip this June, 43 closings, up 13.2% from last year, even though the median price eased 10.3% to $269,000. That's a sign of a market that's staying active and accessible rather than pulling back. Homes here are selling for 97% of asking price on average, so buyers shouldn't expect much room below list, but the relative affordability compared to other Metairie zips is drawing steady demand.
Metairie (Bissonet)
| Metric | June 2026 | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|
| Median Sale Price | $331,500 | +3.0% |
| Price per Sq Ft | $159 | -11.8% |
| Avg Days on Market | 38 days | -15 days |
| Active Listings | 54 | -19.4% |
| Months of Supply | 4.5 | — |
| Closed Sales | 12 | 0.0% |
| Pending Sales | 12 | +9.1% |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 97.8% | — |
Bissonet-Lake Villa is the fastest-moving zip in Metairie or Kenner this June, with homes averaging just 38 days on market, down two weeks from last year. Prices held steady with a modest 3.0% gain to a median of $331,500, and sellers are getting 97.8% of asking price on average, the strongest ratio in the territory. If you're selling here, well-priced homes aren't sitting long.
Kenner (Chateau Estates)
| Metric | June 2026 | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|
| Median Sale Price | $288,000 | +2.9% |
| Price per Sq Ft | $161 | +1.6% |
| Avg Days on Market | 61 days | +23 days |
| Active Listings | 141 | +24.8% |
| Months of Supply | 4.9 | — |
| Closed Sales | 29 | 0.0% |
| Pending Sales | 29 | -3.3% |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 97.6% | — |
Chateau Estates-Lakeside in Kenner has considerably more homes for sale this June, active listings are up nearly 25% year over year, giving buyers more options than they've had in a while. Prices have held up despite the added inventory, with the median up slightly to $288,000. Homes are taking a bit longer to sell, 61 days on average, so if you're listing here, expect a more patient process than in the tighter Metairie zips.
Kenner (Rivertown)
| Metric | June 2026 | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|
| Median Sale Price | $201,000 | +32.2% |
| Price per Sq Ft | $142 | +6.3% |
| Avg Days on Market | 74 days | +37 days |
| Active Listings | 38 | +26.7% |
| Months of Supply | 5.4 | — |
| Closed Sales | 7 | +16.7% |
| Pending Sales | 4 | -69.2% |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 96.8% | — |
Rivertown-South Kenner posted the biggest price jump of any Metairie or Kenner zip this June, up 32.2% to a median of $201,000, still the most affordable submarket in the territory. Sales activity grew alongside price, up nearly 17% year over year, though homes are taking longer to sell, 74 days on average. With more inventory on the market and 5.4 months of supply, buyers here have more room to shop and negotiate than in tighter Metairie zips.
The Luxury Market
The $500K-plus tier is telling a cleaner story than the aggregate numbers: median price is up 1.2% to $683,000 and closed sales jumped 17.9% to 33, even as days on market ticked up slightly to 41. Active luxury inventory fell 14.5% to 118 homes against 3.7 months of supply, keeping this tier squarely in seller's market conditions. Buyers at this price point are moving fast when they find the right property, and sale-to-list at 96.6% shows they're not finding much room to negotiate.
The headline median for Metairie and Kenner this month doesn't tell the whole story, and if you're buying or selling here, the zip-level detail matters more than the territory average. Some pockets, like Bonnabel and Rivertown, are seeing real price growth and faster turnover, while Old Metairie's steep pullback is skewing the overall number. Wherever you're looking, we can walk you through what's actually happening on your street, not just the topline.
Clint LaCour
CEO, Rêve Realtors
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the median home price in Metairie and Kenner in June 2026?
The territory-wide median for single family homes was $313,726 in June 2026, down 12.2% from June 2025. That aggregate figure is pulled down significantly by Old Metairie's 34.8% price correction, while several zips including Bonnabel and Bissonet posted price gains.
Is Metairie/Kenner a buyer's or seller's market right now?
East Jefferson Parish is in a seller's market as of June 2026, with 3.7 months of supply, below the four-month threshold that separates seller's from balanced conditions. The territory tightened from 4.8 months of supply in May, and homes are selling at 96.7% of list price on average.
How do Old Metairie and Bonnabel compare in June 2026?
Old Metairie/Lakeshore's median fell 34.8% to $399,500 with 3.4 months of supply, while Bonnabel's median rose 9.1% to $347,500 with just 2.6 months of supply, the tightest reading in the territory. Bonnabel also posted stronger sales growth, up 25.9% versus Old Metairie's 4.5%.
What are home prices like in Kenner right now?
Kenner's two zips diverged in June 2026: Chateau Estates-Lakeside posted a median of $288,000, up 2.9%, with inventory up 24.8%, while Rivertown-South Kenner's median jumped 32.2% to $201,000, the most affordable submarket in the territory.
How is the Metairie/Kenner luxury market performing?
The $500K-plus tier is outperforming the broader territory, with the median up 1.2% to $683,000 and closed sales up 17.9% to 33 in June 2026. Active luxury inventory fell 14.5% and homes are selling at 96.6% of list, keeping this tier in seller's market conditions at 3.7 months of supply.
Where are the most affordable areas in Metairie and Kenner?
Rivertown-South Kenner is the most affordable zip in the territory with a median of $201,000, followed by Chateau Estates-Lakeside at $288,000 and Clearview-West Esplanade at $269,000. All three offer more breathing room on price than the tighter Metairie corridors like Bonnabel or Bissonet.
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