Chattanooga Valley, GA

Full City Profile · Georgia · Dade County County

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
4,298 Population 579/sq mi density
$44,308 Median Income $22,964 per capita
$168,800 Home Value $447,292 Zillow
$856 Median Rent 30.9% income on rent
59°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$44,308 median income, 0.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.5 / 5.0
$168,800 home value, $856/mo rent
C+
Education
2.9 / 5.0
23.5% bachelor's degree or higher

Chattanooga Valley, GA

At a Glance

Median Income
$44,308
41% below
$22,964 per capita
Home Value
$168,800
40% below
Zillow: $447,292
Median Rent
$856/mo
26% below
30.9% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
23.5%
30% below
83.4% high school+
Unemployment
0.8%
78% below
17.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.8%
21% above
18.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
59°F

How Chattanooga Valley Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Chattanooga Valley's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
59%
Home Value
60%
Rent
74%
Poverty
142%
Bachelor's
70%
Unemployment
22%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Chattanooga Valley a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.6 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Chattanooga Valley residents earn a median household income of $44,308 , which is 41% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $22,964. The unemployment rate stands at 0.8% (78% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 17.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 310 business establishments, including 20 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Chattanooga Valley is $168,800 , 40% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $447,292. Median rent is $856/month, with 30.9% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 96.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1970.

Education

23.5% of adults in Chattanooga Valley hold a bachelor's degree or higher (30% below the national average). 83.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.1/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Chattanooga Valley has an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 56.5 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population4,298
Median Age38.2 yrs
Density579/mi²
Male / Female57% / 43%
Foreign Born0.5%
Veterans6.3%

Economy

B
Median Income$44,308
Per Capita$22,964
Unemployment0.8%
Poverty17.6%
County GDP$650M
Avg Weekly Wage$908

Housing

A+
Home Value$168,800
Rent$856
Ownership84.6%
Zillow$447,292
Housing Units1,602
Rent Burden30.9%

Health

Obesity38.8%
Diabetes11.7%
Smoking18.5%
Heart Disease6.5%
Premature Death11,895/100K

Climate

Avg Temp59°F
Rain56.5 in/yr
Elevation715 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+23.5%
High School+83.4%
Graduate+4.4%
School Score5.1/10

Community

2024 VoteR 83% / D 16%
Commute24 min
Broadband85.5%
Internet Speed201 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries1

Did You Know?

The median home in Chattanooga Valley was built in 1970.
The nearest airport is Richard B Russell Regional - J H Towers Field (41 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.428 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
26.3% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 201 Mbps.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.
182 declared natural disasters on record.