What is the property tax rate in Kennesaw, GA?

Kennesaw has an estimated effective property tax rate of 0.82%. On a median home valued at $291,300, homeowners pay approximately $2,400 per year in property taxes.

How does Kennesaw compare to Cobb County?

Kennesaw's effective rate of 0.82% is 22% higher than the Cobb County average of 0.67%. The county-wide median annual tax is $2,720, while Kennesaw homeowners pay an estimated $2,400.

How much are property taxes in Kennesaw on a $300,000 home?

Based on Kennesaw's effective rate of 0.82%, property taxes on a $300,000 home would be approximately $2,460 per year, or about $205 per month.

Kennesaw Property Tax Rate

Cobb County, Georgia

0.82%effective rate

Kennesaw is located in Cobb County, Georgia. Homeowners in Kennesaw pay a median of $2,400 per year in property taxes on a home valued at $291,300, resulting in an effective tax rate of 0.82%. This is 22% higher than the Cobb County average of 0.67%.

Effective Tax Rate🏠

0.82%

vs 0.67% county avg

Est. Annual Tax💰

$2,400

Per year

Median Home Value📊

$291,300

2024 estimate

Population📍

33,627

Kennesaw, GA

How Kennesaw Compares

Kennesaw

0.82%

Cobb County Average

0.67%

Georgia Average

0.77%

National Average

0.92%

Cities in Cobb County

Compare property tax rates for 4 cities in Cobb County, Georgia.

City	Population	Annual Tax	Rate
Kennesaw	33,627	$2,400	0.82%
Smyrna	56,285	$3,323	0.81%
Mableton	42,403	$2,090	0.68%
Marietta	61,773	$2,477	0.62%

About Property Taxes in Kennesaw

Property taxes in Kennesaw are collected by Cobb County. Tax exemptions available to Cobb County residents — including homestead, senior, and disability exemptions — also apply to homeowners in Kennesaw. For detailed information on available exemptions and the county tax collector, see the Cobb County property tax page.

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Estimated Annual Property Tax

$2,460

$205/month · Rate: 0.82%

Cobb County Property Taxes

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Frequently Asked Questions

Data Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. City-level tax data is derived from Census place-level statistics. Effective tax rates are calculated by dividing median real estate taxes paid by median home value. Actual property tax rates may vary based on local taxing jurisdictions, exemptions, and assessment practices. This information is for general reference only and should not be used as a substitute for professional tax advice.