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Kennesaw
  • Suburb of Atlanta, GA

Report Card

grade A
Overall Niche Grade
  1. Public Schools
    grade A
  2. Crime & Safety
    grade C+
  3. Housing
    grade B
  4. Nightlife
    grade A minus
  5. Good for Families
    grade A
  6. Diversity
    grade A
  7. Jobs
    grade B
  8. Weather
    grade B
  9. Cost of Living
    grade B minus
  10. Health & Fitness
    grade B
  11. Outdoor Activities
    grade A minus
  12. Commute
    grade B minus

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Kennesaw is a suburb of Atlanta with a population of 33,036. Kennesaw is in Cobb County and is one of the best places to live in Georgia. Living in Kennesaw offers residents a dense suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In Kennesaw there are a lot of restaurants and parks. Many families and young professionals live in Kennesaw and residents tend to have moderate political views. The public schools in Kennesaw are highly rated.

About

About Kennesaw...
Population
33,036

Real Estate

Median Home Value
$225,500
National
$244,900
Median Rent
$1,470
National
$1,163
Area Feel
Dense Suburban
Rent vs. Own
  • Rent
    31%
  • Own
    69%
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Kennesaw Rankings

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Crime & Safety

Crime & Safety
grade C+
Based on violent and property crime rates.
Violent Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
  • Assault
    113.8
    national  282.7
  • Murder
    0
    national  6.1
  • Rape
    11.4
    national  40.7
  • Robbery
    11.4
    national  135.5
Property Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
  • Burglary
    96.7
    national  500.1
  • Theft
    1,007.3
    national  2,042.8
  • Motor Vehicle Theft
    95.3
    national  284

Residents

Diversity
grade A
Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
Age
  • <10 years
    11%
  • 10-17 years
    11%
  • 18-24 years
    11%
  • 25-34 years
    15%
  • 35-44 years
    15%
  • 45-54 years
    13%
  • 55-64 years
    11%
  • 65+ years
    12%
Education Levels
  • Master's degree or higher
    15%
    national  13%
  • Bachelor's degree
    29%
    national  21%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    29%
    national  29%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    20%
    national  26%
  • Less than high school diploma
    7%
    national  11%

Working in Kennesaw

Jobs
grade B
Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
Median Household Income
$73,977
National
$69,021

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