Kennesaw, Georgia
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City Overview
As of 2009, Kennesaw's population is 31,613 people. Since 2000, it has had a population growth of 42.73 percent.
The median home cost in Kennesaw is $162,690. Home appreciation the last year has been -10.80 percent.
Compared to the rest of the country, Kennesaw's cost of living is 4.68% Lower than the U.S. average.
Kennesaw public schools spend $5,267 per student. The average school expenditure in the U.S. is $6,058. There are about 17 students per teacher in Kennesaw.
The unemployment rate in Kennesaw is 10.60 percent(U.S. avg. is 8.50%). Recent job growth is Negative. Kennesaw jobs have Decreased by 6.90 percent.
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People
The 2009 Kennesaw, GA, population is 31,613. There are 3,665 people per square mile (population density).
Family in Kennesaw, GA
The median age is 31.5. The US median is 37.6. 64.49% of people in Kennesaw, GA, are married. 10.70% are divorced.
The average household size is 2.56 people. 32.43% of people are married, with children. 7.76% have children, but are single.
Race in Kennesaw, GA
79.68% of people are white, 10.73% are black, 3.68% are asian, 0.20% are native american, and 6.30% claim 'Other'.
8.21% of the people in Kennesaw, GA, claim hispanic ethnicity (meaning 91.79% are non-hispanic).
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Health
There are 178 physicians per 100,000 population in Kennesaw, GA. The US average is 170.
Kennesaw, GA Health Index
Air quality in Kennesaw, GA is 17 on a scale to 100 (higher is better). This is based on ozone alert days and number of pollutants in the air, as reported by the EPA.
Water quality in Kennesaw, GA is 40 on a scale to 100 (higher is better). The EPA has a complex method of measuring watershed quality using 15 indicators.
Superfund index is 90 on a scale to 100 (higher is better). This is upon the number and impact of EPA Superfund pollution sites in the county, including spending on the cleanup efforts.
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Very family oriented: If you are looking for a place to raise your family, Kennesaw GA would be it. It close to the Metro Atlanta area and you get that small town feel. Great schools and... (read more)Townhomes in Kennesaw: Lookin for a great place to... (read more)Growth: Growth continues to out pace transportation alternatives increasing time spent in... (read more)Have an opinion about Kennesaw? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Kennesaw Click Here
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Economy
| Unemployment Rate | 10.60% | 8.50% |
| Recent Job Growth | -6.90% | -3.10% |
| Future Job Growth | 15.60% | 26.40% |
| Sales Taxes | 5.00% | 6.00% |
| Income Taxes | 6.00% | 5.02% |
| Income per Cap. | $29,625 | $24,020 |
| Household Income | $68,761 | $44,684 |
| ESTIMATED HOUSEHOLDS BY HOUSEHOLD INCOME | | |
| Income Less Than 15K | 4.57% | 13.64% |
| Income between 15K and 25K | 4.06% | 11.21% |
| Income between 25K and 35K | 7.06% | 11.46% |
| Income between 35K and 50K | 14.60% | 15.84% |
| Income between 50K and 75K | 25.80% | 19.28% |
| Income between 75K and 100K | 19.66% | 11.53% |
| Income between 100K and 150K | 17.39% | 10.70% |
| Income between 150K and 250K | 6.28% | 4.43% |
| Income between 250K and 500K | 0.52% | 1.31% |
| Income greater than 500K | 0.06% | 0.61% |
| POPULATION BY OCCUPATION | | |
| Management, Business, and Financial Operations | 19.47% | 13.61% |
| Professional and Related Occupations | 21.06% | 20.24% |
| Service | 10.30% | 14.75% |
| Sales and Office | 32.22% | 26.74% |
| Farming, Fishing, and Forestry | 0.10% | 0.74% |
| Construction, Extraction, and Maintenance | 8.80% | 9.48% |
| Production, Transportation, and Material Moving | 8.05% | 14.44% |
The unemployment rate in Kennesaw, GA, is 10.60%, with job growth of -6.90%. Future job growth over the next ten years is predicted to be 15.60%.
Kennesaw, GA Taxes
Kennesaw, GA,sales tax rate is 5.00%. Income tax is 6.00%.
Kennesaw, GA Income and Salaries
The income per capita is $29,625, which includes all adults and children. The median household income is $68,761.
Kennesaw Economy SperlingViews
Growth: Growth continues to out pace transportation alternatives increasing time spent in... (read more)Listing a new condo in Fort Myers: Georgia is a wonderful place to live because of the low cost of living, tons of cultural and entertainment/sports outlets, and mild year round... (read more)Kennesaw is a pleasant community on the northside : This area starts spring in mid-March and lasts to mid-June, fall starts mid-September and lasts to mid-December. Our cold season is mid-December thru mid-March... and... (read more)Have an opinion about Kennesaw? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Kennesaw Click Here
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Housing
| Median Home Age | 9 | 27 |
| Median Home Cost | $162,690 | $202,300 |
| Home Appreciation | -10.80% | -4.60% |
| Homes Owned | 75.57% | 64.07% |
| Housing Vacant | 6.71% | 14.48% |
| Homes Rented | 17.50% | 21.45% |
| Property Tax Rate | $8.61 | $13.28 |
| OWNER-OCCUPIED HOUSING UNITS BY VALUE | | |
| Less Than $20,000 | 3.75% | 3.01% |
| $20,000 to $39,999 | 2.69% | 4.37% |
| $40,000 to $59,999 | 0.26% | 5.74% |
| $60,000 to $79,999 | 1.26% | 7.07% |
| $80,000 to $99,999 | 5.38% | 8.41% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 28.77% | 19.74% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 28.23% | 14.06% |
| $200,000 to $299,999 | 23.55% | 16.59% |
| $300,000 to $399,999 | 4.38% | 8.21% |
| $400,000 to $499,999 | 1.22% | 4.53% |
| $500,000 to $749,999 | 0.38% | 4.75% |
| $1,000,000 or more | 0.00% | 1.86% |
| HOUSING UNITS BY YEAR STRUCTURE BUILT | | |
| 1999 to October 2005 | 34.53% | 10.15% |
| 1995 to 1998 | 24.68% | 6.69% |
| 1990 to 1994 | 7.56% | 6.70% |
| 1980 to 1989 | 18.03% | 14.75% |
| 1970 to 1979 | 7.45% | 17.11% |
| 1960 to 1969 | 4.39% | 12.78% |
| 1950 to 1959 | 2.27% | 11.64% |
| 1940 to 1949 | 0.25% | 6.64% |
| 1939 or Earlier | 0.84% | 13.55% |
The median home value in Kennesaw, GA, is $162,690. Home appreciation is -10.80% over the last year. The median age of Kennesaw, GA, real estate is 9 years.
Kennesaw, GA Apartments and Rentals
Renters make up 17.50% of the Kennesaw, GA, population. 6.71% of houses and apartments in Kennesaw, GA, are unoccupied (vacancy rate).
Kennesaw Housing SperlingViews
Listing a new condo in Fort Myers: Georgia is a wonderful place to live because of the low cost of living, tons of cultural and entertainment/sports outlets, and mild year round... (read more)Kennesaw is a pleasant community on the northside : This area starts spring in mid-March and lasts to mid-June, fall starts mid-September and lasts to mid-December. Our cold season is mid-December thru mid-March... and... (read more)Growth: Growth continues to out pace transportation alternatives increasing time spent in... (read more)Have an opinion about Kennesaw? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Kennesaw Click Here
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Crime
Kennesaw, GA, violent crime, on a scale from 1 (low crime) to 10, is 2. Violent crime is composed of four offenses: murder and nonnegligent manslaughter, forcible rape, robbery, and aggravated assault. The US average is 3.
Kennesaw, GA, property crime, on a scale from 1 (low) to 10, is 2. Property crime includes the offenses of burglary, larceny-theft, motor vehicle theft, and arson. The object of the theft-type offenses is the taking of money or property, but there is no force or threat of force against the victims. The US average is 3.
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Listing a new condo in Fort Myers: Georgia is a wonderful place to live because of the low cost of living, tons of cultural and entertainment/sports outlets, and mild year round... (read more)Kennesaw is a pleasant community on the northside : This area starts spring in mid-March and lasts to mid-June, fall starts mid-September and lasts to mid-December. Our cold season is mid-December thru mid-March... and... (read more)Growth: Growth continues to out pace transportation alternatives increasing time spent in... (read more)Have an opinion about Kennesaw? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Kennesaw Click Here
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Climate
Kennesaw, GA, gets 51 inches of rain per year. The US average is 37. Snowfall is 1 inches. The average US city gets 25 inches of snow per year. The number of days with any measurable precipitation is 104.
On average, there are 220 sunny days per year in Kennesaw, GA. The July high is around 89 degrees. The January low is 28. Our comfort index, which is based on humidity during the hot months, is a 35 out of 100, where higher is more comfortable. The US average on the comfort index is 44.
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Listing a new condo in Fort Myers: Georgia is a wonderful place to live because of the low cost of living, tons of cultural and entertainment/sports outlets, and mild year round... (read more)Kennesaw is a pleasant community on the northside : This area starts spring in mid-March and lasts to mid-June, fall starts mid-September and lasts to mid-December. Our cold season is mid-December thru mid-March... and... (read more)Growth: Growth continues to out pace transportation alternatives increasing time spent in... (read more)Have an opinion about Kennesaw? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Kennesaw Click Here
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Education
Kennesaw, GA, schools spend $5,267 per student. There are 17 pupils per teacher, 516 students per librarian, and 490 children per counselor in Kennesaw, GA schools.
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Very family oriented: If you are looking for a place to raise your family, Kennesaw GA would be it. It close to the Metro Atlanta area and you get that small town feel. Great schools and... (read more)Townhomes in Kennesaw: Lookin for a great place to... (read more)Growth: Growth continues to out pace transportation alternatives increasing time spent in... (read more)Have an opinion about Kennesaw? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Kennesaw Click Here
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Transportation
The average one-way commute in Kennesaw, GA, takes 41 minutes. 85% of commuters drive their own car alone. 10% carpool with others. 0% take mass transit and 3% work from home.
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Growth: Growth continues to out pace transportation alternatives increasing time spent in... (read more)Listing a new condo in Fort Myers: Georgia is a wonderful place to live because of the low cost of living, tons of cultural and entertainment/sports outlets, and mild year round... (read more)Kennesaw is a pleasant community on the northside : This area starts spring in mid-March and lasts to mid-June, fall starts mid-September and lasts to mid-December. Our cold season is mid-December thru mid-March... and... (read more)Have an opinion about Kennesaw? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Kennesaw Click Here
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Cost of Living
Our cost of living indices are based on a US average of 100. An amount below 100 means Kennesaw, GA is cheaper than the US average. A cost of living index above 100 means Kennesaw, GA is more expensive.
Overall, Kennesaw, GA cost of living is 95.32.
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Listing a new condo in Fort Myers: Georgia is a wonderful place to live because of the low cost of living, tons of cultural and entertainment/sports outlets, and mild year round... (read more)Kennesaw is a pleasant community on the northside : This area starts spring in mid-March and lasts to mid-June, fall starts mid-September and lasts to mid-December. Our cold season is mid-December thru mid-March... and... (read more)Growth: Growth continues to out pace transportation alternatives increasing time spent in... (read more)Have an opinion about Kennesaw? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Kennesaw Click Here
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Religion
| Percent Religious | 45.75% | 50.03% |
| Catholic | 9.78% | 21.92% |
| Protestant | 31.66% | 19.12% |
| LDS | 0.65% | 1.57% |
| Baptist | 18.66% | 8.16% |
| Episcopalian | 1.03% | 8.12% |
| Pentecostal | 2.38% | 1.89% |
| Lutheran | 0.94% | 2.81% |
| Methodist | 6.77% | 3.84% |
| Presbyterian | 1.87% | 1.33% |
| Other Christian | 1.86% | 4.66% |
| Jewish | 1.65% | 2.16% |
| Eastern | 0.09% | 0.05% |
| Islam | 0.07% | 0.54% |
45.75% of the people in Kennesaw, GA are religious, meaning they affiliate with a religion. 9.78% are Catholic; 31.66% are Protestant; 0.65% are LDS; 1.86% are another Christian faith; 1.65% in Kennesaw, GA are Jewish; 0.09% are an eastern faith; 0.07% affilitates with Islam.
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Very family oriented: If you are looking for a place to raise your family, Kennesaw GA would be it. It close to the Metro Atlanta area and you get that small town feel. Great schools and... (read more)Townhomes in Kennesaw: Lookin for a great place to... (read more)Growth: Growth continues to out pace transportation alternatives increasing time spent in... (read more)Have an opinion about Kennesaw? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Kennesaw Click Here
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Voting
37.14% of the people in Kennesaw, GA are registered as Democrats. 61.98% are registered Republican. Remaining are independent: 0.87%.
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Listing a new condo in Fort Myers: Georgia is a wonderful place to live because of the low cost of living, tons of cultural and entertainment/sports outlets, and mild year round... (read more)Kennesaw is a pleasant community on the northside : This area starts spring in mid-March and lasts to mid-June, fall starts mid-September and lasts to mid-December. Our cold season is mid-December thru mid-March... and... (read more)Growth: Growth continues to out pace transportation alternatives increasing time spent in... (read more)Have an opinion about Kennesaw? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Kennesaw Click Here
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