What is the rental vacancy rate in Kennesaw, GA?
The rental vacancy rate in Kennesaw, GA is 7.0% (±3.7 points) (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
The homeowner vacancy rate is 0.1% (±0.2 points).
826 (±266) homes, 5.7% of all housing units, were vacant, a count that includes seasonal homes and homes being sold or rented.
In Kennesaw, the rental vacancy rate went from 4.9% in 2015–2019 to 7.0% in 2020–2024 (+2.1 percentage points), not a measurable change.
Figures last updated on .
- Rental vacancy rate
- 7.0% (±3.7 points)
- Homeowner vacancy rate
- 0.1% (±0.2 points)
- Vacant homes
- 826 (±266)
Vacancy in Kennesaw against Cobb County, its state and the nation
| Kennesaw | Cobb County | Georgia | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rental vacancy rate | 7.0% (±3.7 points) | 5.3% (±0.8 points) | 6.8% (±0.2 points) | 5.5% |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.1% (±0.2 points) | 0.8% (±0.2 points) | 1.1% (±0.1 points) | 0.9% |
| Vacant housing units | 826 (±266) | 18,390 (±1,314) | 467,469 (±8,617) | 14,547,859 |
The rental vacancy rate is the share of rental homes that are vacant and for rent; it leaves out homes already rented but not yet moved into, and seasonal homes.
In Kennesaw, the rental vacancy rate is not measurably different from Cobb County (5.3%).
It is not measurably different from Georgia (6.8%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (5.5%).
Rental vacancy rate in places near Kennesaw
| Place | Distance | Rental vacancy rate | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kennesaw | — | 7.0% (±3.7 points) | — |
| Acworth | 4.4 mi | 4.3% (±3.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Marietta | 6.6 mi | 5.2% (±1.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Woodstock | 7.9 mi | 9.6% (±5.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Fair Oaks | 8.5 mi | 1.7% (±2.9 points) | Lower |
| Emerson | 10 mi | 0.0% (±22.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Powder Springs | 12 mi | 12.7% (±9.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Hiram | 12 mi | 11.8% (±13.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Mountain Park | 12 mi | 0.0% (±61.5 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Fair Oaks, GA (1.7%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Rental vacancy rate across Cobb County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Rental vacancy rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Powder Springs | 12.7% (±9.8 points) |
| 2 | Kennesaw | 7.0% (±3.7 points) |
| 3 | Mableton | 5.8% (±2.1 points) |
| 4 | Smyrna | 5.6% (±1.9 points) |
| 5 | Marietta | 5.2% (±1.7 points) |
| 6 | Vinings | 4.4% (±2.8 points) |
| 7 | Acworth | 4.3% (±3.0 points) |
| 8 | Fair Oaks | 1.7% (±2.9 points) |
Showing 8 of 9 places in Cobb County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates), compared with 2015–2019.
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Kennesaw
Is it hard to find a rental in Kennesaw?
The rental vacancy rate in Kennesaw, GA is 7.0% (±3.7 points); a low rate means few rental homes stand empty and for rent at any time, which usually means more competition for each one.
Is the rental market in Kennesaw tighter than it was?
In Kennesaw, the rental vacancy rate went from 4.9% in 2015–2019 to 7.0% in 2020–2024 (+2.1 percentage points), not a measurable change.
How many homes are vacant in Kennesaw?
An estimated 826 (±266) housing units, 5.7% of the total, including seasonal homes and homes waiting to be sold or rented.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Kennesaw city, Georgia
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Kennesaw city, Georgia
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