Living in Kennesaw, Georgia
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Kennesaw · Census data 2020–2024
Kennesaw has 34,605 residents with a median age of 35.6. The median household income is $83,356 (8% higher than the Georgia median), the median home value is $335,400, the median rent is $1,845/month.
Kennesaw at a glance
- Population
- 34,605
- Median age
- 35.6State: 37.6
- Median household income
- $83,356State: $77,353
- Median home value
- $335,400State: $303,300
- Median rent
- $1,845/moState: $1,393
- Homeowners
- 64.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 47.3%
- Average commute
- 29 min
Is Kennesaw a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 8% higher than the Georgia median; a poverty rate of 10.3%.
Cons: Home values 11% higher than the state median; an average commute of 29 minutes; unemployment of 6.1%.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in Kennesaw
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Kennesaw the median home value is $335,400, about the same as the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,845 per month, which is 33.7% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,901 a month in housing costs.
Kennesaw median household income
The median household income in Kennesaw is $83,356 and the income per person is $42,172. 10.3% of residents live below the poverty line (Georgia: 13.4%).
Housing in Kennesaw: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 14,380
- Owner-occupied
- 64.6%
- Renter-occupied
- 35.4%
- Vacant
- 5.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1998
- Average household size
- 2.52
Kennesaw demographics
- Population
- 34,605
- Median age
- 35.6
- Under 18
- 21.4%
- 65 and older
- 13.2%
- Households
- 13,554
- Foreign-born
- 16.1%
- Veterans
- 7.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Kennesaw ›
Education in Kennesaw
47.3% of adults 25 and older in Kennesaw have a bachelor's degree or higher (Georgia: 34.9%), and 16.4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Kennesaw
- Unemployment rate
- 6.1%State: 5.1%
- Average commute
- 29 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 22.2%
- Drive alone
- 65.5%
- Public transit
- 0.1%
- Walk to work
- 0.9%
- Homes with broadband
- 96.2%
Kennesaw vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kennesaw | 34,605 | $83,356 | $335,400 | $1,845 |
| Acworth | 22,473 | $83,539 | $339,900 | $1,664 |
| Marietta | 62,263 | $72,725 | $448,500 | $1,586 |
| Woodstock | 37,381 | $103,496 | $436,500 | $1,821 |
| Fair Oaks | 9,014 | $62,996 | $199,600 | $1,314 |
| Emerson | 1,573 | $75,250 | $226,600 | $1,486 |
| Powder Springs | 18,009 | $105,070 | $332,900 | $1,583 |
| Hiram | 5,231 | $85,119 | $303,200 | $2,085 |
| Holly Springs | 18,627 | $113,992 | $448,400 | $1,850 |
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What is the median household income in Kennesaw, GA?
The median household income in Kennesaw is $83,356, 8% higher than the Georgia median of $77,353 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Kennesaw?
The median home value in Kennesaw is $335,400, compared with $303,300 in Georgia.
How much is rent in Kennesaw?
The median gross rent in Kennesaw is $1,845 per month, about 33.7% of household income.
Is Kennesaw, GA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 8% higher than the Georgia median; a poverty rate of 10.3%. Minuses: home values 11% higher than the state median; an average commute of 29 minutes; unemployment of 6.1%.
What is the median age in Kennesaw?
The median age in Kennesaw is 35.6 years (Georgia: 37.6).
How long is the commute in Kennesaw?
The average commute to work in Kennesaw is 29 minutes; 22.2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Kennesaw?
The unemployment rate in Kennesaw is 6.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Kennesaw?
47.3% of adults in Kennesaw have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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