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Kennesaw, Georgia, in Cobb county, is 5 miles NW of Marietta, Georgia (center to center) and 23 miles NW of Atlanta, Georgia. Part of the surrounding Atlanta metro area, the city is not an isolated city. Kennesaw is home to some 21,675 residents.
In Kennesaw, about 60% of adults are married. Got kids? Want 'em? You might feel you need them to fit in properly in this city.
In 2000, Kennesaw had a median family income of $67,778. More so than most places, the people in Kennesaw generally have good jobs with good salaries. The large segment of the population in the city with spending money keeps the city vital. Fewer people in Kennesaw are poor than in most places in Georgia. Impressively, having a college education is normal in the city. It's worth saying that successful single folks are not uncommon in Kennesaw.
George W. Bush was the top money-getter ($39,077) among 2004 Presidential candidates in Kennesaw. The Republican party stood out in its ability to raise compaign money in the city.
While crime is a worry everywhere, the people of Kennesaw can take comfort in the low amount of crime in the city.
According to the 2000 census, 81% of the housing in Kennesaw was owner-occupied. On average, homes in the city have gone up relatively recently. If you want a nice house, or any home in a nice city, you usually need to pay higher property taxes. It's no different here.
In Kennesaw, 95% of commuters drive to work.
Kennesaw strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Georgia):
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| Median Family Income (vs. State) | Top 4% |  |
| People in Middle Class or Better (vs. State) | Top 4% | |
| Well-Paid Single Men (vs. State) | Top 5% | |
| College Educated Adults (vs. State) | Top 5% | |
| Low Rate of Poverty (vs. State) | Top 5% | |
| Well-Paid Single Women (vs. State) | Top 5% | |
| Low Violent Crime (vs. State) | Top 18% | |
| Racial Diversity (vs. Peers) | Top 19% | |
Comparing Kennesaw to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Georgia (State):
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| Working at Home | | |
| Walking and Biking to Work | | |
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| Short Commute Times | | |
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| People Living Alone | | |
| Seasonal and Vacation Housing | | |
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| Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals | | |
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
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| Low Violent Crime | | |
| Low Property Crime | | |
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