What are the schools like in Kennesaw, GA?

Kennesaw is served primarily by Cobb County. The district operates 66 elementary schools, 26 middle schools, and 17 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 14.1:1.

What is the median household income in Kennesaw?

The median household income in Kennesaw, GA is $81,467 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 5.4%.

What is the weather like in Kennesaw, GA?

Kennesaw has an average high temperature of 52.5°F in January and 90.0°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 53.6 inches and annual snowfall averages 3.8 inches.

Kennesaw, GA Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Kennesaw, GA affordable or expensive?

Kennesaw's cost of living index is 101, where 100 represents the national average. This means Kennesaw is 1% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $262,000 and the median rent is $1,673 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Kennesaw, GA?

Kennesaw has a violent crime rate of 253.3 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 845.2 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Kennesaw, GA a Good Place to Live?

Kennesaw is a small city of 33,360 in Georgia, with a median household income of $81,467 and a 5.4% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 101 (US average = 100), which is 1% above the national average.

Strengths: Kennesaw stands out for lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (A-), a well-educated population.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Kennesaw is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Kennesaw city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 100.9

Kennesaw's overall cost of living index is 100.9, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Kennesaw costs roughly 1% more than the average American city.

Metric	Kennesaw, GA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$262,000	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,673	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	65.5%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$81,467	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Kennesaw's violent crime rate is 253.3 per 100,000 residents — 33% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

253.3 /100k

Property Crime

845.2 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Kennesaw is served primarily by Cobb County. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.1:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Kennesaw, GA	National Avg
School District	Cobb County	—
Elementary Schools	66	—
Middle Schools	26	—
High Schools	17	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	14.1:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	46.7%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	92.8%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Kennesaw sees average highs of 52.5°F in January and 90.0°F in July, with 53.6 inches of annual precipitation and 3.8 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Kennesaw, GA
Average High — January	52.5°F
Average High — July	90.0°F
Annual Precipitation	53.6"
Annual Snowfall	3.8"

Demographics

Metric	Kennesaw, GA	National Avg
Population	33,360	—
Median Age	35.6	38.9
Unemployment Rate	5.4%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	29.4 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	58.7%	59.3%
Black or African American	21.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	11.5%	18.9%
Asian	6.2%	6.3%
Under 18	22.1%	22.2%
65 and over	13.1%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Kennesaw State University, GA 2 mi Acworth, GA 4 mi Marietta, GA 7 mi Woodstock, GA 8 mi Fair Oaks, GA 8 mi

ZIP Codes in Kennesaw

Kennesaw, GA is covered by 2 ZIP codes:

30144 30152

Kennesaw vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kennesaw, GA affordable or expensive?

Kennesaw's cost of living index is 101, where 100 is the national average. That puts Kennesaw roughly 1% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $262,000 and median rent is $1,673/month.

What is the crime rate in Kennesaw, GA?

Kennesaw's violent crime rate is 253.3 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 845.2 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Kennesaw?

Public schools in Kennesaw are operated by Cobb County. The district has 66 elementary, 26 middle, and 17 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.1:1. 46.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Kennesaw, GA a good place to live?

Kennesaw, GA has a population of 33,360, a median household income of $81,467, and an unemployment rate of 5.4%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Kennesaw?

Kennesaw averages 52.5°F in January and 90.0°F in July. Annual rainfall is 53.6 inches with about 3.8 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Kennesaw?

Kennesaw, GA is covered by 2 ZIP codes: 30144, 30152.

What is the population of Kennesaw?

The population of Kennesaw, Georgia is 33,360 with a median age of 35.6. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Kennesaw?

Key numbers for living in Kennesaw: cost of living index 101 (100 = US average), median home $262,000, median household income $81,467, crime index 56 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Kennesaw side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.