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Kennesaw, GA vs Palmetto, FL

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Highlights
Are people in Palmetto older or younger than people in Kennesaw?
- The Median Age in Palmetto is 13.5 years older than in Kennesaw.

Are housing costs cheaper in Palmetto or Kennesaw?
- Palmetto housing costs are 5.4% more expensive than Kennesaw housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Palmetto or Kennesaw?
- The average commute for residents of Palmetto is 8.1 minutes shorter than it is for residents of Kennesaw.

Things to do in Kennesaw?
Kennesaw, GA is situated just northwest of Atlanta and offers easy access to big-city amenities while still providing plenty of small-town charm like festivals, parades and events throughout the year.

Things to do in Palmetto?
Palmetto, FL is a pleasant town south of Bradenton featuring several spectacular spots such as Mosaic Park perfect for exploring or Bishop Harbor Nature Trail ideal for picnicking; locals gather yearly at the remarkable Palmetto Pig Fest celebrating local culture with music and art.

 Kennesaw, GAPalmetto, FLUnited States
 Population  Unlock13,304329,725,481
 Median Income$73,977  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock49.138.4
 Avg. Home Price$365,500  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock4.4%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time31.65  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Kennesaw    9 Reviews

Over 6 years ago

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,  More

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Over 7 years ago

Warm autumn and always something to do no matter what  More

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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  More

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Reviews for Palmetto    3 Reviews

Over 14 years ago

Best bet for Florida living is newer bedroom communities. Closer to inland parks for canoe and kayak, but a quick drive to the shore. There's not a safe city in the  More

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I am a 40yr old single female who moved to Palmetto about 6 years ago. Since I have been here, I have seen the change in the town. Despite a bad economy, Palmetto  More

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Over 18 years ago

My husband and I are moving from this area because the schools are more than poor. With almost no after school activites or diverse educational choices. If you child  More

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