Kennesaw, GA Economy


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Kennesaw, Georgia is a lovely city that offers its residents an excellent quality of life. The cost of rent for a two bedroom is $1,750 per month which is just slightly higher than the US average of $1,430 per month. Additionally, the Grocery Cost Index in Kennesaw is 98 versus the 100 average in the US making groceries very affordable in this area. \nThe city of Kennesaw boasts many attractions and recreational activities from outdoor parks to local businesses such as 'Hobb's Farm' which allows visitors to pick their own fresh produce. There are also several shopping centers including Town Center at Cobb and Meadowbrook Village Shopping Center where you can find anything from clothing stores to specialty restaurants. It's no wonder why so many people love living in Kennesaw!

Kennesaw has an unemployment rate of 3.1%. The US average is 6.0%.

Kennesaw has seen the job market decrease by -5.1% over the last year. Future job growth over the next ten years is predicted to be 44.6%, which is higher than the US average of 33.5%.

Tax Rates for Kennesaw
- The Sales Tax Rate for Kennesaw is 6.0%. The US average is 7.3%.
- The Income Tax Rate for Kennesaw is 6.0%. The US average is 4.6%.
- Tax Rates can have a big impact when Comparing Cost of Living.

Income and Salaries for Kennesaw
- The average income of a Kennesaw resident is $37,608 a year. The US average is $37,638 a year.
- The Median household income of a Kennesaw resident is $73,977 a year. The US average is $69,021 a year.

Income by Population Percent

  EconomyKennesaw, GeorgiaUnited States
  3.16
  -5.1%-6.2%
  44.6%33.5%
  6.0%6.2%
  5.8%4.6%
  $37,608$37,638
  $73,977$69,021
  $92,015$85,028
  Population by Occupation
  0.4%1.2%
  0.0%0.5%
  6.3%6.8%
  7.5%10.0%
  2.5%2.5%
  11.5%11.0%
  4.2%4.8%
  0.3%0.8%
  1.7%1.9%
  6.1%4.7%
  2.0%1.9%
  13.8%7.6%
  0.4%0.1%
  3.4%4.2%
  9.4%9.3%
  12.4%14.0%
  1.2%2.1%
  10.4%7.0%
  3.4%4.8%
  3.2%4.7%
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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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