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Kennesaw, GA

Full City Profile · Georgia · Cherokee County County

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
33,627 Population 3,442/sq mi density
$79,759 Median Income $40,906 per capita
$291,300 Home Value $402,095 Zillow
$1,763 Median Rent 34.0% income on rent
60°F Avg Temperature 301 sunny days/yr
139 Violent Crime/100K 1,397 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$79,759 median income, 4.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.6 / 5.0
$291,300 home value, $1,763/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
139 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
4.8 / 5.0
47.1% bachelor's degree or higher

Parks & Recreation in Kennesaw (24)

Amicalola Falls State Park
State Park
1,031 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Bush Head Shoals State Park
State Park
811 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Chattahoochee Bend State Park
State Park
2,918 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area
National Recreation Area
Today the river valley attracts us for so many reasons. Take a solitary walk to enjoy nature’s display, raft leisurely through the rocky shoals with friends, fish the misty waters as the sun comes up, or have a picnic on a Sunday afternoon. Get Outdoors and experience your Chattahoochee River Nation...
Entrance: $5
Activities: Biking, Boating, Fishing, Hiking, Paddling, Canoeing, Kayaking, Stand Up Paddleboarding, Whitewater Rafting, Junior Ranger Program, Tubing, River Tubing, Swimming, Freshwater Swimming, Wildlife Watchi...
Weather: Summers typically consist of long spells of warm, humid weather. Average highs are in the lower 90's and overnight lows range from the upper 60's to lower 70's. Winters are more variabl...
Chickamauga & Chattanooga National Military Park
National Military Park
In 1863, Union and Confederate forces fought for control of Chattanooga - a gateway to the Confederacy. The Confederates were victorious at nearby Chickamauga in September. However, renewed fighting in Chattanooga that November provided Union troops victory and control of the city. After the fightin...
Entrance: $10
Activities: Auto and ATV, Scenic Driving, Biking, Road Biking, Climbing, Rock Climbing, Food, Picnicking, Guided Tours, Self-Guided Tours - Walking, Self-Guided Tours - Auto, Hiking, Front-Country Hiking, Horse T...
Weather: The climate in northern Georgia is generally temperate. Short, cool winters give relief from hot summers. Most visitors enjoy this area during long, mild fall and spring seasons.
Cloudland Canyon State Park
State Park
3,615 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Desoto State Park
State Park
327 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Don Carter State Park
State Park
1,042 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Fort Mountain State Park
State Park
3,620 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Fort Yargo State Park
State Park
1,819 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
High Falls State Park
State Park
1,050 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Indian Springs State Park
State Park
533 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Indian Springs State Park
State Park
509 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
James H. "Sloppy" Floyd State Park
State Park
581 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
John Tanner State Park
State Park
143 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park
National Battlefield Park
Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park is a 2,965 acre National Battlefield that preserves a Civil War battleground of the Atlanta Campaign. Opposing forces maneuvered and fought here from June 19, 1864 until July 2, 1864. Although most famous as a Civil War battlefield, Kennesaw Mountain has a...
Entrance: $5
Activities: Biking, Road Biking, Guided Tours, Self-Guided Tours - Walking, Self-Guided Tours - Auto, Hiking, Junior Ranger Program, Museum Exhibits
Weather: Before you start your trip to the mountain, check the local weather forecast to be sure that you will have a dry time. Though we are located north of Atlanta, we're still have the same hot summer...
Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park
National Historical Park
Welcome to Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park & Preservation District where a young boy grows up in a time of segregation. He was moved by destiny to lead the modern civil rights movement. This was Martin Luther King, Jr. Explore his roots, walk in his footsteps, visit the home of ...
Entrance: $0
Activities: Arts and Culture, Guided Tours, Junior Ranger Program, Museum Exhibits, Shopping, Bookstore and Park Store
Weather: Summers typically are warm and humid with average afternoon high temperatures are in the lower 90s. During winter the high temperatures average from the mid-50s to the lower 60s. Lows average in the m...
Mossy Creek State Park
State Park
166 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Panola Mountain State Park
State Park
1,603 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Red Clay
State Park
265 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Scott Hudgens Park
State Park
6 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Sweetwater Creek State Park
State Park
2,599 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Unicoi State Park
State Park
1,088 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Vogel State Park
State Park
264 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0