Moving to Kennesaw, GA
North Cobb Trails, Newer Construction, and Community Events
Kennesaw sits in the northern portion of Cobb County, with new construction, parks and a growing downtown. Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park and Kennesaw State University are both nearby.
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$335,400
Kennesaw Median Home Value (ACS 2020–2024)
29 min
Average one-way commute of Kennesaw workers (ACS 2020–2024)
34,605
Kennesaw Population
Cobb
Cobb County Schools
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates, table B25077 (median value of owner-occupied housing units). This is not a sale price or an appraisal. Geography: Kennesaw, Georgia. Population: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates, table B01003. Commute times are rough estimates and vary with traffic. About ACS data (census.gov)
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Why Move to Kennesaw, GA?
Kennesaw is a Cobb County city with a historic downtown and Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park nearby. Legacy Park is a large master-planned community with HOA amenities such as pools, tennis and trails. Kennesaw State University's Kennesaw campus is here.
Kennesaw Highlights
Commute from Kennesaw to Atlanta
Kennesaw is 30 miles northwest of Downtown Atlanta, primarily via I-75 South. The Town Center area (Kennesaw/Acworth) is on a busier stretch of I-75 than Marietta, so traffic is a real factor. Express lanes help. Drive times change a lot by time of day, so check a live traffic map for your route at the hours you would travel.
Life in Kennesaw, Georgia
Kennesaw is heavily oriented around outdoor activity. The Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park — with 20 miles of hiking trails and Civil War history — is the community's backyard. Legacy Park events, Fourth of July fireworks, and neighborhood social calendars give the area its distinctive community feel. Barrett Parkway provides convenient access to national retailers and dining.
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Kennesaw Schools
Kennesaw is served by Cobb County Schools. School assignments are set by address and boundaries can change, so verify any address directly with the district. For official performance data, see the Georgia Department of Education and the Governor's Office of Education and Workforce Strategy. I don't rank schools or neighborhoods.
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Kennesaw Mountain trails, newer subdivisions, and Kennesaw State nearby
Kennesaw GA Relocation — FAQ
Is Kennesaw GA a good place to live?
School assignments in Kennesaw depend on the exact address; check the Cobb County School District locator and the Georgia Department of Education report cards for any home you're considering. The Legacy Park community is a well-known master-planned neighborhood in North Cobb. The city runs parks and a community events calendar. Kennesaw can suit buyers who work in the Cumberland/Marietta corridor or work remotely. Drive times change a lot by time of day, so check a live traffic map for your route at the hours you would travel.
What are home prices in Kennesaw GA?
For the city of Kennesaw, the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2020–2024 5-year estimates) puts the median value of owner-occupied homes at $335,400. That is a survey estimate of owner-reported value, not a recent sale price. Prices vary by neighborhood, size, age and condition, so ask Dexter for recent comparable sales in the areas you are considering.
How far is Kennesaw GA from Atlanta?
Kennesaw is approximately 28–32 miles northwest of Downtown Atlanta via I-75. Express lanes provide some relief. Drive times change a lot by time of day, so check a live traffic map for your route at the hours you would travel.
What school district serves Kennesaw GA?
Kennesaw is served by the Cobb County School District. School assignments are set by address and boundaries can change, so verify any address directly with the district. For official performance data, see the Georgia Department of Education and the Governor's Office of Education and Workforce Strategy. I don't rank schools or neighborhoods.
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