Your Guide to Buying a Home in Kennesaw, GA

Buying a Home in Kennesaw, Georgia

Kennesaw is located in Cobb County

Population: 21,675 Conveniently located just a few minutes north of the hustle and bustle of downtown Atlanta sits the close-knit community of Kennesaw, Georgia. Once a major battleground of the Civil War, Kennesaw has emerged as one of the premiere destinations of families and businesses looking to locate to the Atlanta area.

With an overall commitment to a superior quality of life, Kennesaw boasts outstanding shopping and dining experiences, coupled with other fine cultural and recreational opportunities. A well-educated population and diverse employment base compliment some of the state's finest schools to make Kennesaw a vibrant, desirable place to live, work, play and raise a family.

The City of Kennesaw, Georgia is part of Cobb County, one of the fastest growing counties in the nation. According to the U.S. Census, the Cobb County population increased from 1980-1990 at the rate of 52.3%. By 2003, the County population was estimated to be well over 550,000.

Like the surrounding Cobb County and Atlanta area, Kennesaw's population growth is intense. Kennesaw's population increased from 5,095 in 1980 to 21,675 in 2000, an increase of 325% in just 20 years; the Kennesaw Census Area also increased approximately 271% for that same period.

For a free copy of the state visitor's guide, Georgia on My Mind, call 1-800-VISIT GA (847-4842)

For a free copy of the Cobb County Visitors' Guide, provided by the Cobb County Convention & Visitors Bureau, please call 1-800-451-3480.

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