At a Glance
Median Income
$64,905
$37,448 per capita
Home Value
$332,700
Zillow: $413,205
Median Rent
$1,435/mo
28.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
84/100K
1,861/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
47.6%
90.5% high school+
Unemployment
1.5%
8.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
32.5%
14.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
62°F
301 sunny days/yr
How Collegedale Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Collegedale's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Collegedale a Good Place to Live?
B
3.4 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Collegedale residents earn a median household income of $64,905 , which is 14% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $37,448. The unemployment rate stands at 1.5% (58% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.4% 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 Collegedale is $332,700 , 18% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $413,205. Median rent is $1,435/month, with 28.0% 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 2004.
Safety & Crime
Collegedale reports 84 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 78% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,861/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
47.6% of adults in Collegedale hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(41% above the national average).
90.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Collegedale has an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C).
Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 55.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Data Overview
People
Population11,185
Median Age36.3 yrs
Density896/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans6.6%
Economy
A
Median Income$64,905
Per Capita$37,448
Unemployment1.5%
Poverty8.4%
County GDP$37,279M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,269
Housing
B+
Home Value$332,700
Rent$1,435
Ownership43.5%
Zillow$413,205
Housing Units4,467
Rent Burden28.0%
Crime
F
Violent84/100K
Property1,861/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault42/100K
Burglary117/100K
Health
Obesity32.5%
Diabetes10.1%
Smoking14.6%
Heart Disease5.2%
Premature Death10,011/100K
Climate
Avg Temp62°F
Sunny Days301/yr
Rain55.0 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation791 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+47.6%
High School+90.5%
Graduate+20.8%
School Score5.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 56% / D 43%
Commute21 min
Broadband87.5%
Internet Speed224 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries8
Did You Know?
Collegedale was founded in 1916.
The median home in Collegedale was built in 2004.
18.8% work from home.
The nearest airport is Richard B Russell Regional - J H Towers Field (49 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.484 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
12.3% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
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.
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