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What BestPlaces Users Say about Kennesaw
Kennesaw, Georgia is a suburban city located about 25 miles northwest of Atlanta. It has a population of approximately 35,000 and is known for its strong sense of community and top-rated public schools. The cost of living in Kennesaw is slightly higher than the national average, but residents enjoy a high quality of life with access to various amenities and recreational activities. To gain further insights into what it's like to live in Kennesaw, let's take a look at what some users have to say about their experiences.
According to one user named Jennifer, who has lived in Kennesaw for 15 years, the city has a "great small-town feel with all the conveniences of a larger city nearby." She also praises the community for being family-friendly and having excellent public schools. Another user, Michael, shares a similar sentiment and mentions that the "people are friendly and welcoming" in Kennesaw, making it a great place to raise a family.
On the other hand, some users have expressed concerns about the cost of living in Kennesaw. Sarah, who has been living in the city for 5 years, mentions that rent prices are higher than she expected and there are limited job opportunities. Another user, Chris, shares a similar experience, stating that "housing prices have skyrocketed in recent years, making it difficult for young professionals to afford living here."
Despite some concerns about the cost of living, most users agree that Kennesaw is a safe and welcoming community. As user Beth puts it, "I feel very safe living in Kennesaw and love the small-town charm mixed with modern amenities." She also mentions that the city has a variety of restaurants and shops, making it a convenient place to live. Overall, the majority of user reviews reveal that Kennesaw is a highly desirable place to live, with its strong sense of community, top-rated schools, and convenient location near Atlanta.
based on 9 ReviewsGet to know Kennesaw with the latest comments and reviews from people who live in or have visited Kennesaw
It’s awful! - 6/28/2019
Lived here for 15 years. Lived in Colorado and Missouri also and spent a lot of time in Southern California. I can tell you this place is terrible! Summers are long, hot and severely humid, it is very diverse (this may be a positive or negative depending on your mindset). There isn’t much to do for families. Other than the typical things that other towns have. Movies, malls, a festival in the summer in town but just not a thriving place. Schools are mediocre (The state of GA has one of the worst schools systems in America). The people that are rating it high are saying it is high for GA standards which would be true. As for the greater Atlanta area- traffic is TERRIBLE one of the worst in the country. The people that are natives from GA are not very nice. Do not think they are all about the southern hospitality or you will be very disappointed! I have often found them rude and slow... Just being honest. If you are planning to move here, I urge you to check it out thoroughly.
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Kennesaw is a good place to raise kids. - 3/2/2011
Kennesaw - Here's a bit of our background to help in your assessment.
We moved to GA from southern CA. I've lived in Kennesaw for 8yrs. We are a multicultural family with 3 kids and in our late 30's.
Pros: *Good place to raise your kids *Excellent schools *Many open green spaces *Large, affordable homes with big yards *mild climate Sept-Jun *diverse population and growing/changing *lots of shopping (all major chain stores close by and then some) *low property taxes *safe, friendly city *historic "downtown" area that holds festival, farmers market, movies on the green, holiday celebrations etc. *newer libraries, schools, construction in general *30mins to most amusement parks & major attractions *5hr drive to gulf coast beaches (its what everyone does here) *10mins to lake Allatoona (boating, swimming, camping)
Cons: *Traffic! (But that is everywhere in Atlanta) *no nightlife *hard to make new friends except for parents of your kids classmates *not much to do
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Cost of Living and opinion of the city - 1/12/2011
Overall, Kennesaw is "middle-of-the-road" with regard to expenses. I live in a two-bedroom apartment in one of the less expensive complexes and rent is roughly $850 / mo. Electric is between $100-125, trash and water are about $45. There is a lot of traffic in this city as a result of the numerous shopping areas and businesses. The Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park is a wonderful place to visit, except it is very busy due to joggers and multiple recreation groups who frequent the park. Cobb County has an excellent school system. The protective departments such as the police and fire departments are a bit under-staffed, but they are good. Atlanta is about a 20-30 minute drive, and the north Georgia mountains are about an hour drive away as well.
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Very family oriented - 9/7/2009
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 family activities. Not much by way of entertainment
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Growth - 1/26/2007
Growth continues to out pace transportation alternatives increasing time spent in
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Kennesaw is a pleasant community on the northside - 7/30/2006
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 summer starts mid-June thru mid-September. It is usuallay fairly comfortable here from mid-March thru the end of June and again from September thru December. The cold here thankfully doesn't come with snow... so even when it's cold we don't have to contend with shoveling snow. And it's rarely below 32. The most difficult time in Atlanta is July & August when the temp hits 95 & the humidity is over 70% - it feels a lot hotter - more like 120! so we tend to stay indoors, in the pool or on the lake! IF you like the outdoors you can play golf even in February! Sometimes it gets up to 65.. and very
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