Jace Ortiz moving Oct 14, 2025

Random thought, I'm a remote worker and With a population of 183K, Chattanooga is a mid-size city. The unemployment rate is 3.2%, which is pretty low. The median home value here is around $259,200, which seems about average. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. The city has invested a lot in new development. The suburbs are where most families end up. Is this normal for Chattanooga? There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. The suburbs are where most families end up. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. The suburbs are where most families end up. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. It's changing fast — some good, some not so much. Property taxes are high but you get good services. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. The weather takes some getting used to. The weather takes some getting used to. The weather takes some getting used to. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. The weather takes some getting used to. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. It's changing fast — some good, some not so much. The weather takes some getting used to.

42 upvotes