How long is the commute from Kennesaw, GA?
Workers who live in Kennesaw, GA take an average of 28.6 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
65.5% of workers drive alone to work.
0.1% take public transportation.
0.9% of workers walk to work.
22.2% work from home.
5.8% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 28.6 minutes (±1.9)
- Public transportation
- 0.1%
- Work from home
- 22.2%
- Households without a car
- 5.8%
How people in Kennesaw get to work
| Means of transportation | Kennesaw | Cobb County | Georgia | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 65.5% (±3.6 points) | 64.8% | 70.9% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 9.5% (±2.3 points) | 7.7% | 8.9% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.1% (±0.1 points) | 0.6% | 1.1% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.9% (±0.7 points) | 1.1% | 1.3% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.8% (±1.1 points) | 2.3% | 1.9% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 22.2% (±3.5 points) | 23.6% | 15.9% | 15.1% |
In Kennesaw, the average commute is not measurably different from Cobb County (29.4 minutes).
It is not measurably different from Georgia (28.3 minutes).
It is higher than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Kennesaw, the share commuting by public transportation is lower than in Cobb County (0.6%).
It is also lower than in Georgia (1.1%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Cobb County, Kennesaw ranks 6 of 10 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 237 of 595.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Kennesaw
| Vehicles available | Kennesaw | Cobb County | Georgia | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 5.8% (±2.1 points) | 3.9% | 5.9% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 33.6% (±3.7 points) | 31.3% | 32.6% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 39.2% (±3.1 points) | 42.0% | 37.6% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 21.4% (±3.4 points) | 22.8% | 23.9% | 21.9% |
In Kennesaw, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Cobb County (3.9%).
It is not measurably different from Georgia (5.9%).
It is lower than the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Kennesaw
| Kennesaw | Cobb County | Georgia | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 22.2% (±3.5 points) | 23.6% (±0.7 points) | 15.9% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 98.1% (±1.2 points) | 98.4% (±0.2 points) | 95.8% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 96.2% (±1.6 points) | 96.1% (±0.3 points) | 91.0% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Kennesaw, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Cobb County (96.1%).
It is also higher than in Georgia (91.0%).
It is higher than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Kennesaw
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kennesaw | — | 28.6 minutes (±1.9) | — |
| Kennesaw State University | 2.1 mi | 15.0 minutes (±3.8) | Lower |
| Acworth | 4.4 mi | 30.1 minutes (±2.0) | Not measurably different |
| Marietta | 6.6 mi | 27.5 minutes (±1.2) | Not measurably different |
| Woodstock | 7.9 mi | 29.9 minutes (±1.6) | Not measurably different |
| Fair Oaks | 8.5 mi | 26.9 minutes (±4.1) | Not measurably different |
| Emerson | 10 mi | 28.6 minutes (±4.9) | Not measurably different |
| Powder Springs | 12 mi | 33.3 minutes (±2.6) | Higher |
| Hiram | 12 mi | 45.5 minutes (±15.8) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Kennesaw State University, GA (15.0 minutes).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Powder Springs, GA (33.3 minutes), Hiram, GA (45.5 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Cobb County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Powder Springs | 33.3 minutes (±2.6) |
| 2 | Mableton | 30.7 minutes (±1.1) |
| 3 | Austell | 30.5 minutes (±5.4) |
| 4 | Acworth | 30.1 minutes (±2.0) |
| 5 | Smyrna | 29.8 minutes (±1.6) |
| 6 | Kennesaw | 28.6 minutes (±1.9) |
| 7 | Marietta | 27.5 minutes (±1.2) |
| 8 | Fair Oaks | 26.9 minutes (±4.1) |
| 9 | Vinings | 23.7 minutes (±2.0) |
| 10 | Kennesaw State University | 15.0 minutes (±3.8) |
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Kennesaw
How long is the average commute in Kennesaw?
Workers who live in Kennesaw, GA take an average of 28.6 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Kennesaw without a car?
5.8% of households in Kennesaw have no vehicle, and 0.1% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Kennesaw?
22.2% (±3.5 points) of workers who live in Kennesaw worked from home, and 96.2% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Kennesaw city, Georgia
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Kennesaw city, Georgia
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Kennesaw city, Georgia
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DP03_0018E, DP03_0018M, DP03_0025E, DP03_0025M, DP03_0019PE, DP03_0019PM, DP03_0020PE, DP03_0020PM, DP03_0021PE, DP03_0021PM, DP03_0022PE, DP03_0022PM, DP03_0023PE, DP03_0023PM, DP03_0024PE, DP03_0024PM, DP04_0058PE, DP04_0058PM, DP04_0059PE, DP04_0059PM, DP04_0060PE, DP04_0060PM, DP04_0061PE, DP04_0061PM, DP02_0153PE, DP02_0153PM, DP02_0154PE, DP02_0154PM
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Figures last updated on .
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