Is Albany, GA or Kennesaw, GA cheaper to buy in?

Albany, GA is cheaper. The median home price in Albany, GA is approximately $100,200 and in Kennesaw, GA it is approximately $265,000 — a difference of $164,800.

Is Albany, GA or Kennesaw, GA more walkable?

Kennesaw, GA is more walkable. Albany, GA has a Walk Score of 5/100 and Kennesaw, GA has a Walk Score of 17/100.

Which has better schools, Albany, GA or Kennesaw, GA?

Kennesaw, GA has higher-rated schools. Albany, GA has a school rating of 7/10 and Kennesaw, GA has a rating of 8.6/10.

Let the numbers do the talking.

Albany, GA vs Kennesaw, GA

Albany, GA vs Kennesaw, GA: What the data shows

Albany, GA is in Albany, GA while Kennesaw, GA is in Kennesaw, GA — both in the same state. On home prices, Albany, GA is the more affordable option at $100,200 median — $164,800 less than Kennesaw, GA's $265,000. WYLT rates Albany, GA as “Good for now” — a solid choice worth serious consideration — and Kennesaw, GA as “Good for now” — a solid choice worth serious consideration.

Both neighborhoods have similar safety profiles. Albany, GA has Moderate violent crime and Moderate property crime. Kennesaw, GA has Moderate violent crime and Moderate property crime. On environmental risk, Albany, GA has Low flood risk and Kennesaw, GA has Low flood risk.

Kennesaw, GA is the more walkable neighborhood. Albany, GA scores 5/100 (car-dependent) versus Kennesaw, GA's 17/100 (car-dependent). For families weighing school quality, Kennesaw, GA has the higher school rating — Albany, GA rates 7/10 and Kennesaw, GA rates 8.6/10.

Category	Albany, GA	Kennesaw, GA
Housing
Verdict	Good for now	Good for now
Median Price	$100K ✓ Lower price	$265K
Median Rent	$768 ✓ Lower rent	$2K
Median Income	$33K	$83K ✓ Higher income
Price Volatility	Low	Low
Getting Around
Walk Score	5/100	17/100 ✓ More walkable
Transit Score	1/100 ✓ Better transit	Minimal transit
Bike Score	1/100 ✓ More bikeable	N/A
Commute	212 min	34 min ✓ Shorter commute
Safety & Environment
Safety Grade	D+	D+
Violent Crime	Moderate	Moderate
Property Crime	Moderate	Moderate
Flood Risk	Low	Low
Air Quality	Moderate	Good ✓ Cleaner air
Community
Schools	7/10	8.6/10 ✓ Better schools
Best for	Families looking for affordable housingRetirees wanting a quiet settingRemote workers who can work from home	FamiliesCommuters to AtlantaRemote workers

Bottom line

Both neighborhoods have distinct trade-offs — review the data above to find your best fit.