Kennesaw, Georgia

Small Georgia city with local appeal

Southeast Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Alpharetta, GA Metro

WhereAtHome Score

68.1

D+

out of 100

Overview

Kennesaw is a Georgia city with a population of approximately 34,683, part of the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Alpharetta, GA metropolitan area. The median home value is approximately $406,739. Median household income is $81,467.

Key Highlights

  • Population of approximately 34,683 (2023 Census estimate)
  • Median home value of $406,739 (Zillow ZHVI)
  • Median household income of $81,467 (Census ACS)
  • Average commute time of 29.4 minutes
  • Part of the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Alpharetta, GA metro area

Key Metrics

Population 2023

34,683

Source: Census ACS

$406,739

Source: Zillow ZHVI

$81,467

Source: Census ACS

29.4 min

Source: Census ACS

Walk Score 2026

26

Source: Walk Score

107 (100 = U.S. avg)

Source: AreaVibes / BLS

2024 Presidential Election

Cobb County (county-level results)

57%
42%
Democrat 228,404
Republican 168,679
Leans D+14.9

Source: County-level results from MIT Election Data + Science Lab. Learn more

Score Breakdown

6 of 6 score factors available. Missing factors are excluded and available weights are rescaled.

Housing Affordability 50.5/100

Median home value relative to national average (Weight: 20%)

Income vs Housing 55.2/100

How affordable housing is relative to local incomes (Weight: 20%)

Commute Time 44.6/100

Average commute time compared to national average (Weight: 15%)

Crime 50/100

Overall crime levels based on FBI crime statistics (Weight: 20%)

Walkability 26/100

Walk Score — ease of daily errands on foot (Weight: 15%)

Purchasing Power 50.6/100

Median income relative to national average, adjusted for cost of living (Weight: 10%)

WhereAtHome Score 68.1

Location

Kennesaw, GA (34.0287, -84.6047)
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Last Updated: 2026-01-01

Data sourced from U.S. Census Bureau, Zillow, FBI Crime Data Explorer, Walk Score, and Niche.