The Town FilesKennesaw, Georgia
City in Cobb County · population 33,036 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $335,400
- Household income
- $83,356
- Jan low / Jul high
- 31° / 90°
- Snow a year
- 4 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 33
- Median age
- 35.6
Kennesaw is a city of 33,036 people in Cobb County, Georgia. The median home is worth $335,400, above the typical Georgia town ($202,650). It ranks more of a college town than 96% of Georgia towns, better for young professionals than 93% of Georgia towns, more walkable than 91% of Georgia towns.
How Kennesaw ranks
Percentile among Georgia towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Georgia towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Kennesaw is worth $335,400, above the typical Georgia town ($202,650). Homes cost about 4.0 times the median household income of $83,356, which is more affordable than 31% of Georgia towns. Median rent is $1,845 a month. 64.6% of households own their home.
| Housing | Kennesaw | Typical Georgia town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $335,400 | $202,650 |
| Median rent | $1,845 | $1,000 |
| Median household income | $83,356 | $57,176 |
| Home value ÷ income | 4.0× | 3.4× |
| Homeownership | 64.6% | 60.5% |
| Median year built | 1998 | 1984 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.3% | — |
Who lives in Kennesaw
| People | Kennesaw | Typical Georgia town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 35.6 | 37.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 13.2% | 15.9% |
| Under 18 | 21.4% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 47.3% | 19.6% |
| Below the poverty line | 10.3% | 16.2% |
| Veterans | 7.6% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 16.1% | — |
| Work from home | 22.2% | 7.9% |
| Average commute | 28.6 min | 26.6 min |
| Homes with broadband | 96.2% | 88.0% |
Weather in Kennesaw
July highs average 90.0°F and January lows 31.2°F. About 54.3 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 3.8 inches of snow (typical Georgia town: 0.4 in). Expect about 55 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 73 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
33 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Kennesaw since 1950, compared with 17 for the typical Georgia town. 14 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F4, struck on November 22, 1992 about 2.2 miles from the town center. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 1 deaths and 118 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on March 15, 2025.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 137 times; the largest was 4.00 inches on May 7, 1998.
Severe weather in Cobb County since 1996
Cobb County has been included in 20 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, drought, tornado.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| October 9, 2026 | Tropical Storm | EM-3657: Hurricane Isaias |
| January 24, 2026 | Winter Storm | EM-3642: Severe Winter Storm |
| September 26, 2024 | Tropical Storm | EM-3616: Hurricane Helene |
| March 29, 2020 | Biological | DR-4501: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3464: Covid-19 |
Jobs and pay in Cobb County
Cobb County had 384,275 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $77,531 a year. Unemployment was 2.8% in 2023; in Kennesaw itself the ACS puts it at 6.1%.
Public schools in Kennesaw
16 public schools with 15,117 students, about 15.0 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Cobb High School | 9-12 | 2,521 | 17.8 |
| Harrison High School | 9-12 | 2,170 | 19.4 |
| Kennesaw Mountain High School | 9-12 | 1,666 | 15.9 |
| McClure Middle School | 6-8 | 1,003 | 15.4 |
| Lost Mountain Middle School | 6-8 | 993 | 16.6 |
| Bullard Elementary School | PK-5 | 822 | 13.3 |
| Hayes Elementary School | PK-5 | 801 | 12.7 |
| Palmer Middle School | 6-8 | 776 | 14.6 |
| Northwest Classical Academy (charter) | K-12 | 728 | 13.7 |
| Chalker Elementary School | PK-5 | 682 | 13.1 |
| Awtrey Middle School | 6-8 | 643 | 15.3 |
| Kennesaw Elementary School | PK-2 | 606 | 11.7 |
Towns near Kennesaw
- Acworth, GA4.4 mi · 22,440 people · home $339,900
- Marietta, GA6.6 mi · 60,972 people · home $448,500
- Woodstock, GA7.9 mi · 35,065 people · home $436,500
- Fair Oaks, GA8.5 mi · 9,028 people · home $199,600
- Powder Springs, GA11.8 mi · 16,887 people · home $332,900
- Hiram, GA12.1 mi · 4,929 people · home $303,200
- Holly Springs, GA12.3 mi · 16,213 people · home $448,400
- Smyrna, GA12.8 mi · 55,663 people · home $449,500
Kennesaw questions
Is Kennesaw, Georgia a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Kennesaw scores better for retirees than 49% of Georgia towns and quieter than 5%. 13.2% of residents are 65 or older (median age 35.6).
How much does a house cost in Kennesaw?
The median owner-occupied home in Kennesaw is valued at $335,400 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $83,356, so homes cost about 4.0 times income. Median rent is $1,845 a month.
What is the weather like in Kennesaw?
July highs average 90.0°F and January lows 31.2°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 54.3 inches of precipitation a year and 3.8 inches of snow.
Does Kennesaw get tornadoes?
33 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Kennesaw since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F4 on November 22, 1992. The typical Georgia town has had 17.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)