At a Glance
Median Income
$61,028
$40,040 per capita
Home Value
$259,200
Zillow: $319,185
Median Rent
$1,155/mo
28.9% of income on rent
Violent Crime
825/100K
3,968/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
35.5%
89.6% high school+
Unemployment
4.9%
12.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.9%
17.4% smoking rate
How Chattanooga Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Chattanooga's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Chattanooga a Good Place to Live?
B
3.1 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Chattanooga residents earn a median household income of $61,028 , which is 19% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $40,040. The unemployment rate stands at 4.9% (36% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 12.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 13,611 business establishments, including 952 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Chattanooga is $259,200 , 8% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $319,185. Median rent is $1,155/month, with 28.9% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 91.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1974.
Safety & Crime
Chattanooga reports 825 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 117% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 3,968/100K. The murder rate is 12.7/100K.
Education
35.5% of adults in Chattanooga hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(5% above the national average).
89.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Chattanooga has an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C).
Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 55.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.
Data Overview
People
Population182,832
Median Age36.6 yrs
Density1,284/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born7.7%
Veterans5.9%
Economy
B
Median Income$61,028
Per Capita$40,040
Unemployment4.9%
Poverty12.4%
County GDP$37,279M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,269
Housing
A
Home Value$259,200
Rent$1,155
Ownership53.1%
Zillow$319,185
Housing Units86,238
Rent Burden28.9%
Crime
F
Violent825/100K
Property3,968/100K
Murder12.7/100K
Assault621/100K
Burglary376/100K
Health
Obesity36.9%
Diabetes12.9%
Smoking17.4%
Heart Disease5.9%
Premature Death10,011/100K
Climate
Avg Temp62°F
Rain55.0 in/yr
AQI48 (Good)
Elevation682 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+35.5%
High School+89.6%
Graduate+13.1%
School Score5.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 56% / D 43%
Commute19 min
Broadband88.9%
Internet Speed224 Mbps
EV Stations76
Libraries8
Did You Know?
Chattanooga was founded in 1839.
The median home in Chattanooga was built in 1974.
The nearest airport is Richard B Russell Regional - J H Towers Field (50 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.484 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
14.5% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 224 Mbps.
There are 952 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 45 fatal vehicle crashes.
182 declared natural disasters on record.