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Kennesaw Named 21st Best Suburb in Georgia
Niche.com's rankings take into account factors such as crime, quality of schools and access to amenities.
Kennesaw, GA -- Kennesaw continues to gain accolades for its exceptional schools, quality of life and low crime rates.
Niche.com has released its 2016 Best Suburbs To Live in Georgia, and Kennesaw came in at No. 21.
Niche uses data compiled by sources such as the U.S. Census Bureau, the FBI, Bureau of Labor Statistics and other entities.
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It also takes into account several factors when it considers adding cities to its list, including how local schools perform, crime rates, housing trends, employment rates and access to amenities.
Niche also reviews such as cost of living, the percentage of residents who have received a bachelor's degree or higher, job opportunities, commute times and nightlife.
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The top 10 in the list includes:
- Decatur
- Big Creek (Forsyth County)
- Alpharetta
- Johns Creek
- Northeast Cobb (unincorporated)
- Smyrna
- Roswell
- Milton
- Vinings
- Mableton
Other Cobb County communities in the list include Smyrna at 6, Vinings at 9, Mableton at 10, and Marietta at 24. Check out the full list here.
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