Kennesaw pairs a Civil War-era downtown with the energy of a major state university, all within Cobb County's fast-growing corridor along I-75.
From master-planned communities to homes in the shadow of Kennesaw Mountain, there's a home for almost every lifestyle, minutes from Town Center and Kennesaw State University.
Originally called "Big Shanty" in the 1830s
Median sale price citywide
Kennesaw mixes master-planned communities, golf-course neighborhoods, and a walkable historic core, often just minutes apart.
About 35,000 people live in Kennesaw, inside Cobb County, one of metro Atlanta's largest and most established counties.
Kennesaw is served by Georgia's 2nd-largest school district, plus a major state university right in the city.
Residents are zoned for schools including North Cobb, Kennesaw Mountain, or Harrison High School.
A magnet high school with a science and mathematics focus, open to district students.
Georgia's 3rd-largest public university, with degree programs, athletics, and public events.
A national battlefield sits right at the edge of town, backed up by a strong network of city and county parks.
Miles of hiking trails leading to panoramic views of the Atlanta skyline.
A splash pad, playgrounds, tennis courts, and sports fields in the heart of the city.
Green space and walking trails woven through one of Kennesaw's largest communities.
A few of the landmarks that make Kennesaw a destination in its own right, not just another Atlanta suburb.
A Smithsonian affiliate and home of "The General" locomotive.
Civil War history and one of the best skyline views in metro Atlanta.
16 acres of botanical gardens, sculpture, and walking paths.
A large indoor mall with 100+ stores, anchored by Macy's and JCPenney.
Division I athletics, concerts, and public events on a growing campus.
Depot Park, local shops, and the annual Big Shanty Festival.
Restaurants around Historic Downtown Kennesaw, KSU, and Town Center at Cobb.
Concerts at KSU's Bailey Performance Center, plus the Zuckerman Museum of Art.
Shops and services line Barrett Parkway and Cobb Parkway (US-41).
Kennesaw State University anchors much of the local economy, alongside retail, logistics, and healthcare employers along the I-75 and US-41 corridors.
Quick access to I-75 lets many residents work locally near KSU and Town Center, or commute into Marietta and Atlanta.
Kennesaw is built around I-75 and Cobb Parkway (US-41), with CobbLinc buses connecting to MARTA at Arts Center station.
CobbLinc's Rapid10 route runs from Kennesaw to Downtown Atlanta, but there's no MARTA rail in Cobb County; most households keep at least one car.
I-75 connects straight down into Atlanta's job centers, with Marietta and Acworth just minutes away.
Kennesaw's events calendar includes the annual Big Shanty Festival, KSU home games, and living-history days at the battlefield.
For many, yes: strong schools, a major university, historic charm, and easy I-75 access to Atlanta's job centers.
Median household income runs around $80,000 or more. Home values typically sit around $400,000, varying by neighborhood.
Most households keep at least one car. CobbLinc buses connect to MARTA, but there's no MARTA rail service in Cobb County.
A monitored alarm system, video cameras, and smart locks work well for the mix of single-family homes, townhomes, and student housing found here.
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Panels, door/window sensors, and smart locks that work with your phone.
Motion alerts and recorded clips for doors, driveways, and common spaces.
Monitored smoke, carbon monoxide, and optional water-leak sensors.
