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Kennesaw, GA — ZIP 30144

Population: 59,661 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 30144 (Kennesaw, GA) is $385,818 — down 2.9% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $385,000 after a median 34 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,699/month. 6 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively High, with lightning, coldwave, hail the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 7.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$385,818

Median home value

-2.9%

1-year change

34

Median days on market

Relatively High

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$385,818
1-year appreciation
-2.9%
3-year appreciation
-2.9%
5-year appreciation
+20.4%
10-year appreciation
+89.5%
All-time peak (2024-06)
$413,416
House Price Index (state)
421.8 (-0.1% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$385,000
Median list price
$413,665
Median price per sqft
$192
1-year sale-price change
-1.3%
Median days on market
34 days
Homes sold (recent period)
169
For-sale inventory
233
Sale-to-list ratio
98.9%
Active listings
182
1-year forecast
0.0%
Days to pending
45 days
New listings (monthly)
70

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$1,699/mo
1-year rent change
+1.3%
Studio fair-market rent
$1,930/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$2,030/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$2,220/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$2,660/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$3,180/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Below Average)
92.5 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
14.7¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$20.40/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
6
Elementary schools
3
Middle schools
2
High schools
1
Schools include
North Cobb High School, Big Shanty Elementary School, Kennesaw Elementary School, Awtrey Middle School, Chalker Elementary School

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively High
Top hazards (county)
lightning, coldWave, hail, iceStorm, inlandFlooding
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively High · earthquake: Relatively Moderate · hail: Relatively High · heatWave: Relatively Moderate · hurricane: Relatively Low · iceStorm: Relatively High
FEMA flood zone
AE
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 47% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
52.3%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Westside Lead (21.4 mi)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Annual precipitation
50.6 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
8a (extreme annual low 10 to 15°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
43
Days with Good air quality
215
Days with Moderate air quality
105
Highest AQI recorded (year)
125

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
10.0 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
90,492
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
63,449

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
3
Nearest national park
Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park (6 mi)
National parks include
Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park, Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area, Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park
Airports within 30 mi
20
Nearest airport
Cobb County International Airport-McCollum Field (2 mi)
Nearest major airport
Cobb County International Airport-McCollum Field (2 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
13
Hospitals include
NORTHSIDE HOSPITAL CHEROKEE, PIEDMONT CARTERSVILLE MEDICAL CENTER, WELLSTAR KENNESTONE REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.5 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-1,182 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,995
Housing built before 1970
6.4%
Housing built 2000 or later
36.6%
Median annual property tax
$2,578
Mean commute to work
22 min
Households with broadband internet
86.6%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
350,532
Average weekly wage
$1,450
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Professional Services, Accommodation & Food
Annual residential building permits (county)
1,131

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

ZIP 30144State medianUS median
Median home value$385,818$259,559$289,727
Median sale price$385,000$305,450$325,000
Median days on market34 days64 days51 days
Typical rent$1,699/mo$1,781/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$2,578$1,615$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in ZIP 30144?
$385,818.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 30144?
$385,000.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 30144?
Median days on market: 34 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 30144?
Typical rent: $1,699/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 30144?
Overall risk: Relatively High (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: lightning, coldWave, hail, iceStorm, inlandFlooding.
Is ZIP 30144 in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone AE.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 30144?
Risk to homes is higher than 47% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 30144?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 30144?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 30144?
6 schools (3 elementary, 2 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is ZIP 30144 walkable?
Walkability index: 10.0/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in ZIP 30144?
Good. Median AQI: 43. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 30144?
Regional Price Parity: 92.5 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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