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Kennesaw
  • Suburb of Atlanta, GA
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Suburb
Atlanta

Kennesaw

#3 in Best Places to Live in Cobb County
    A
    Overall Niche Grade
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    1. Public Schools
      A
    2. Crime & Safety
      B minus
    3. Housing
      B+
    4. Nightlife
      A minus
    5. Good for Families
      A
    6. Diversity
      A
    7. Jobs
      B
    8. Weather
      B
    9. Cost of Living
      B minus
    10. Health & Fitness
      B+
    11. Outdoor Activities
      A minus
    12. Commute
      B minus
    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 Kennesaw...
    Population
    33,036
    Suburb of
    Atlanta
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    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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    Crime & Safety

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

    Residents

    Diversity
    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%
      13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      29%
      21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      29%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      20%
      26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      7%
      11%
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    Working in Kennesaw

    Jobs
    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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