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Lookout Mountain, GA
Full City Profile · Georgia · Dade County County
Lookout Mountain, GA
At a Glance
How Lookout Mountain Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Lookout Mountain's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Lookout Mountain a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Lookout Mountain residents earn a median household income of $149,688 , which is 99% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $63,546. The unemployment rate stands at 2.1% (42% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.3% 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 Lookout Mountain is $469,500 , 67% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $447,292. Median rent is $1,169/month, with 24.4% 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 1957.
Safety & Crime
Lookout Mountain reports 470 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 24% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 8,440/100K.
Education
83.7% of adults in Lookout Mountain hold a bachelor's degree or higher (148% above the national average). 97.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Lookout Mountain has an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 56.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.