Kennesaw, Georgia
Among the top 18% of US places for lifestyle & connectivity.
AffordabilityAffordability: grade D, better than 13% of US places
WeatherWeather: grade B, better than 56% of US places
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade C, better than 33% of US places
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade B+, better than 72% of US places
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade B+, better than 82% of US places
- top 2% for natural disaster risk
- top 13% for broadband access
- bottom 3% for air quality
Kennesaw is a mid-size city in Georgia with about 33,000 residents. It grades B+ for lifestyle & connectivity and D for affordability. Standout strengths include natural disaster risk, broadband access, and airport distance. It rates lower on cost of living and air quality.
Official websitekennesaw-ga.gov (opens in new tab)
Climate
Hot, humid summers · Cool winters · Wet · Light snow
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Precipitation 4.8 in4.1 in
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Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$81k73rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$66kbetter than 7% of US places
Home Value$262k72nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$2kbetter than 12% of US places
Monthly Owner Costs$2kbetter than 29% of US places
Property Tax Rate0.88%better than 58% of US places
Income Tax5.50%better than 41% of US places
Sales Tax7.38%better than 47% of US places
Estimated total tax burden10.75%better than 38% of US places
Unemployment5.4%better than 36% of US places
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)43°F76th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)80°F72nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation53.6 in88th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall3.8 inbetter than 70% of US places
Sunny Days258 daysbetter than 77% of US places
Summer Humidity69°Fbetter than 20% of US places
Comfortable Days75 daysbetter than 31% of US places
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk14.8better than 98% of US places
Air Quality56 AQIbetter than 3% of US places
School Quality48.1better than 32% of US places
Violent Crime1010/100kbetter than 35% of US places
Property Crime1013/100kbetter than 47% of US places
Community
Population33,36096th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age35.625th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.6093rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio0.9234th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningD+1518th percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)55.5%21st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)20.6%90th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)13.8%79th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)6.1%92nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)3.9%61st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Commute Time29 minbetter than 28% of US places
Walkability8.1/20better than 74% of US places
Airport Distance29 mibetter than 82% of US places
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access96.2%better than 87% of US places
Amenities Nearby93.53better than 53% of US places
Park & Nature AccessGoodbetter than 62% of US places
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Kennesaw an affordable place to live?
- Kennesaw is relatively expensive. Its cost-of-living index is $66k, better than 7% of comparable areas.
- What is the median home value in Kennesaw?
- The median home value in Kennesaw is $262k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- What is the median household income in Kennesaw?
- Median household income in Kennesaw is $81k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- How much is rent in Kennesaw?
- Median gross rent in Kennesaw is $2k a month, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Is Kennesaw safe?
- Kennesaw is higher-crime than most comparable areas, with a violent crime rate of 1010/100k (better than 35%). Property crime is 1013/100k.
- What is the weather like in Kennesaw?
- Kennesaw averages 80°F in July and 43°F in January, with 53.6 in of annual precipitation and about 258 sunny days a year.
- How are the schools in Kennesaw?
- Public-school quality in Kennesaw is below average, scoring better than 32% of comparable areas on a composite of graduation rates, spending, and student-teacher ratio.
- How long is the commute in Kennesaw?
- The average one-way commute in Kennesaw is 29 min.
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Data sources
- EPA Air Quality (AQI)
- EPA Smart Location Database
- EPI Family Budget Calculator
- FAA airport enplanements
- FBI Uniform Crime Reports
- FEMA National Risk Index
- MIT Election Data Lab (2020)
- NCES School Finance Survey
- NOAA Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA nClimGrid
- OpenStreetMap
- Tax Foundation + state revenue depts
- U.S. Census ACS (5-Year)
- USGS Protected Areas (PAD-US)