At a Glance
Median Income
$89,063
$36,659 per capita
Home Value
$171,100
Zillow: $226,518
Median Rent
$730/mo
18.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
30.4%
93.7% high school+
Unemployment
0.2%
2.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.5%
11.5% smoking rate
How Kenesaw Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Kenesaw's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Kenesaw a Good Place to Live?
A
4.4 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Kenesaw residents earn a median household income of $89,063 , which is 19% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $36,659. The unemployment rate stands at 0.2% (94% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,051 business establishments, including 95 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Kenesaw is $171,100 , 39% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $226,518. Median rent is $730/month, with 18.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 90.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1964.
Education
30.4% of adults in Kenesaw hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(10% below the national average).
93.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Kenesaw has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C).
Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 26.4 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population850
Median Age42.1 yrs
Density802/mi²
Male / Female56% / 44%
Foreign Born1.2%
Veterans5.7%
Economy
A+
Median Income$89,063
Per Capita$36,659
Unemployment0.2%
Poverty2.2%
County GDP$2,661M
Avg Weekly Wage$999
Housing
A+
Home Value$171,100
Rent$730
Ownership89.6%
Zillow$226,518
Housing Units349
Rent Burden18.0%
Health
Obesity38.5%
Diabetes8.1%
Smoking11.5%
Heart Disease4.8%
Premature Death7,989/100K
Climate
Avg Temp52°F
Rain26.4 in/yr
Elevation2,050 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+30.4%
High School+93.7%
Graduate+10.0%
School Score5.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 70% / D 29%
Commute26 min
Broadband95.6%
Internet Speed103 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries2
Did You Know?
The median home in Kenesaw was built in 1964.
The nearest airport is Kearney Regional (20 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.465 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
7.7% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 103 Mbps.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.