At a Glance
Median Income
$79,759
$40,906 per capita
Home Value
$291,300
Zillow: $401,829
Median Rent
$1,763/mo
34.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
253/100K
834/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
47.1%
92.4% high school+
Unemployment
6.1%
8.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
30.1%
11.3% smoking rate
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+
3.5 / 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 6.1% (69% 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 $401,829. 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 253 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 33% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 834/100K. The murder rate is 5.7/100K.
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 61°F (16°C).
Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 54.3 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population33,627
Median Age35.4 yrs
Density3,442/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born17.7%
Veterans8.0%
Economy
B+
Median Income$79,759
Per Capita$40,906
Unemployment6.1%
Poverty8.1%
County GDP$13,257M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,044
Housing
A+
Home Value$291,300
Rent$1,763
Ownership68.5%
Zillow$401,829
Housing Units13,871
Rent Burden34.0%
Crime
F
Violent253/100K
Property834/100K
Murder5.7/100K
Assault222/100K
Burglary168/100K
Health
Obesity30.1%
Diabetes10.3%
Smoking11.3%
Heart Disease4.8%
Premature Death5,753/100K
Climate
Avg Temp61°F
Rain54.3 in/yr
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.
10.8% of the population has a disability.
17.7% 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.