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Is Kennesaw State University, GA a Good Place to Live?
Kennesaw State University is a small town of 2,642 in Georgia, with a median household income of N/A
and a 17.1% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 101 (US average = 100), which is
1% above the national average.
Strengths:
Kennesaw State University stands out for short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Kennesaw State University is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Kennesaw State University 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 State University's overall cost of living index is 100.9,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Kennesaw State University costs roughly 1% more than the average American city.
Metric
Kennesaw State University, GA
National Avg
Median Home Value
N/A
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
N/A
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
N/A
65.9%
Median Household Income
N/A
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Safer than Average
Kennesaw State University's violent crime rate is 214.3 per 100,000 residents
— 44% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
214.3 /100k
Property Crime
1370.8 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Metric
Kennesaw State University, GA
National Avg
School District
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Elementary Schools
N/A
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Middle Schools
N/A
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High Schools
N/A
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Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
0.0%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
100.0%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Kennesaw State University 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.
Kennesaw State University's cost of living index is 101, where 100 is the national average.
That puts Kennesaw State University roughly 1% above the national average in cost.
The median home price is N/A and median rent is N/A/month.
Kennesaw State University's violent crime rate is 214.3 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1370.8 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.
Kennesaw State University, GA has a population of 2,642, a median household income of N/A, and an unemployment rate of 17.1%.
Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
Kennesaw State University 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).
The population of Kennesaw State University, Georgia is 2,642 with a median age of 19.6. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Kennesaw State University: cost of living index 101 (100 = US average), median home N/A, median household income N/A, crime index 60 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Kennesaw State University side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
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