At a Glance
Median Income
$55,988
$31,661 per capita
Home Value
$182,500
Zillow: $256,440
Median Rent
$1,112/mo
29.4% of income on rent
Violent Crime
411/100K
2,020/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
23.1%
85.8% high school+
Unemployment
5.8%
11.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.8%
18.5% smoking rate
How East Ridge Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows East Ridge's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is East Ridge a Good Place to Live?
B
3.0 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
East Ridge residents earn a median household income of $55,988 , which is 25% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $31,661. The unemployment rate stands at 5.8% (61% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 11.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,230 business establishments, including 115 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in East Ridge is $182,500 , 35% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $256,440. Median rent is $1,112/month, with 29.4% 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 1964.
Safety & Crime
East Ridge reports 411 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 8% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,020/100K.
Education
23.1% of adults in East Ridge hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(31% below the national average).
85.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
East Ridge 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.
Data Overview
People
Population22,034
Median Age36.8 yrs
Density2,661/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born9.3%
Veterans7.2%
Economy
B
Median Income$55,988
Per Capita$31,661
Unemployment5.8%
Poverty11.0%
County GDP$2,269M
Avg Weekly Wage$864
Housing
A+
Home Value$182,500
Rent$1,112
Ownership57.6%
Zillow$256,440
Housing Units10,383
Rent Burden29.4%
Crime
F
Violent411/100K
Property2,020/100K
Health
Obesity35.8%
Diabetes11.7%
Smoking18.5%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death9,551/100K
Climate
Avg Temp62°F
Rain55.0 in/yr
Elevation675 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+23.1%
High School+85.8%
Graduate+6.8%
School Score5.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 77% / D 22%
Commute20 min
Broadband86.4%
Internet Speed212 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The median home in East Ridge was built in 1964.
The nearest airport is Richard B Russell Regional - J H Towers Field (45 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.421 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
17.2% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 212 Mbps.
There are 115 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 12 fatal vehicle crashes.