At a Glance
Median Income
$79,759
$40,906 per capita
Home Value
$291,300
Zillow: $402,095
Median Rent
$1,763/mo
34.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
139/100K
1,397/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
47.1%
92.4% high school+
Unemployment
4.2%
8.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
30.1%
11.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
60°F
301 sunny days/yr
How Kennesaw Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Kennesaw's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Kennesaw a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.6 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Kennesaw residents earn a median household income of $79,759 , which is 6% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $40,906. The unemployment rate stands at 4.2% (17% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 8,029 business establishments, including 455 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Kennesaw is $291,300 , 3% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $402,095. Median rent is $1,763/month, with 34.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 96.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1996.
Safety & Crime
Kennesaw reports 139 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 64% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,397/100K. The murder rate is 2.9/100K.
Education
47.1% of adults in Kennesaw hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(40% above the national average).
92.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Kennesaw has an average annual temperature of 60°F (15°C).
Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 51.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.
Data Overview
People
Population33,627
Median Age35.4 yrs
Density3,442/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans8.0%
Economy
A
Median Income$79,759
Per Capita$40,906
Unemployment4.2%
Poverty8.1%
County GDP$13,257M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,044
Housing
A+
Home Value$291,300
Rent$1,763
Ownership68.5%
Zillow$402,095
Housing Units13,871
Rent Burden34.0%
Crime
F
Violent139/100K
Property1,397/100K
Murder2.9/100K
Assault89/100K
Burglary98/100K
Health
Obesity30.1%
Diabetes10.3%
Smoking11.3%
Heart Disease4.8%
Premature Death5,753/100K
Climate
Avg Temp60°F
Sunny Days301/yr
Rain51.8 in/yr
AQI44 (Good)
Elevation1,122 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+47.1%
High School+92.4%
Graduate+16.5%
School Score6.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 69% / D 30%
Commute28 min
Broadband96.4%
Internet Speed161 Mbps
EV Stations24
Libraries6
Did You Know?
The median home in Kennesaw was built in 1996.
19.7% work from home.
The nearest airport is Hartsfield - Jackson Atlanta International (29 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.408 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
10.3% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 161 Mbps.
There are 455 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 21 fatal vehicle crashes.
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