Acworth-Kennesaw
RANK #922 / 996 NAT · #35 / 41 GA · POP 765,813
1YR FORECAST: -1.9%
5YR OUTLOOK: +10%
Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park, a significant Civil War site with miles of trails and panoramic views, is a distinctive landmark in Cobb County. Located immediately northwest of Atlanta, Cobb County offers a blend of suburban living and access to a major metropolitan area. Commute times to Atlanta average around 30 minutes, though they can extend during peak hours. The county provides various transit options, including CobbLinc bus services and connections to MARTA. Beyond historical sites, outdoor recreation is plentiful with Lake Allatoona, the Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area, and the 61-mile Silver Comet Trail.
Cobb County maintains a high quality of life, attracting families with its public school system, which is the second largest in Georgia and highly rated. The county's economy is experiencing growth, with recent activity in food-related businesses, professional services, healthcare, and home services. Major employers include WellStar Health System and Lockheed Martin Aeronautical. Tourism also contributes significantly to the local economy, supported by attractions like Truist Park, home to the Atlanta Braves. The county's focus on attracting private investment and supporting businesses, from startups to larger corporations, shapes its economic landscape.
Below national median (4.7x)
Well below national median
Prices declining
Below-average climate & terrain
Above national median (13x)
Housing is fairly valued at 4.1x relative to local economic output. The typical U.S. county is 4–6x.
Estimated local headcount ranges. Larger employers shown as floor + "+"; smaller employers show exact counts where reported.
Source: Redfin · Census BPS — Browse sales on Redfin →
Source: CDC/NCHS vital statistics via County Health Rankings (2020–2022 avg). Rates per 100,000 population. Grade based on homicide rate relative to national average (~6.3). Learn more →
Source: EPA Air Quality System (2021–2023). Grade based on 3-year average median AQI. Learn about AQI →
| PROJECT | AMOUNT | STATUS |
|---|---|---|
|
MMM Acquisitions Data Center
MMM Acquisitions
|
$1,080M | Planned |
|
Cobb Galleria Centre Redevelopment
Cobb Galleria Centre
|
$150M | Under Construction |
|
Acworth Residential Project
Novare Group, BCDC, PointOne Holdings
|
$50M | Under Construction |
|
Cobb Solar & Battery Storage Portfolio
Cobb Electric Membership Corporation
|
$50M | Operating |
Source: public records, news, corporate announcements. Amounts are estimates where noted.
Bars show percentile rank among all 996 counties.
The data is not encouraging — Cobb County scores just 7/100 on the Boom Town Index, ranking #922 of 996 counties. Job growth at -0.2% and median household income of $94,244 reflect an economy that has been contracting or stagnating relative to the rest of the country.
Housing in Cobb County is roughly in line with national affordability norms. The median home costs $346,000 and the income-to-home-value ratio sits at 0.27, with rents averaging $1,535/month. Not a bargain, but not a stretch for most local earners either.
Population and employment in Cobb County are both close to flat — population +0.4% YoY and jobs -0.2%. Home values shifted -2.8% over the past 12 months. A steady-state county, neither expanding quickly nor shrinking.
There's a moderate stream of newcomers. About 4.8% of residents moved from another state, which is above average and suggests Cobb County has appeal as a relocation destination — though it's not among the highest-inflow counties nationally.