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Lookout Mountain, TN

Full City Profile · Tennessee · Dade County County

4.2 /5.0
A Great
2,112 Population 1,576/sq mi density
$195,063 Median Income $116,900 per capita
$761,600 Home Value $999,599 Zillow
$1,465 Median Rent 21.3% income on rent
59°F Avg Temperature 301 sunny days/yr
A
Overall
4.2 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$195,063 median income, 0.3% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.5 / 5.0
$761,600 home value, $1,465/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
88.5% bachelor's degree or higher

Lookout Mountain, TN

At a Glance

Median Income
$195,063
160% above
$116,900 per capita
Home Value
$761,600
170% above
Zillow: $999,599
Median Rent
$1,465/mo
26% above
21.3% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
100% below
1,072/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
88.5%
163% above
99.4% high school+
Unemployment
0.3%
92% below
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
26.0%
19% below
6.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
59°F
301 sunny days/yr

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)

Income
260%
Home Value
270%
Rent
126%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
263%
Unemployment
8%
Crime
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Lookout Mountain a Good Place to Live?

A
4.2 / 5.0 — Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Lookout Mountain residents earn a median household income of $195,063 , which is 160% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $116,900. The unemployment rate stands at 0.3% (92% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% 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 $761,600 , 170% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $999,599. Median rent is $1,465/month, with 21.3% 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 1948.

Safety & Crime

Lookout Mountain reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,072/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.

Education

88.5% of adults in Lookout Mountain hold a bachelor's degree or higher (163% above the national average). 99.4% 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 40.

Data Overview

People

Population2,112
Median Age49.0 yrs
Density1,576/mi²
Male / Female44% / 56%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans7.0%

Economy

A+
Median Income$195,063
Per Capita$116,900
Unemployment0.3%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$650M
Avg Weekly Wage$908

Housing

A
Home Value$761,600
Rent$1,465
Ownership93.0%
Zillow$999,599
Housing Units862
Rent Burden21.3%

Crime

C+
Violent0/100K
Property1,072/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault0/100K
Burglary54/100K

Health

Obesity26.0%
Diabetes6.4%
Smoking6.7%
Heart Disease3.6%
Premature Death11,895/100K

Climate

Avg Temp59°F
Sunny Days301/yr
Rain56.5 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation1,877 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+88.5%
High School+99.4%
Graduate+36.9%
School Score5.1/10

Community

2024 VoteR 83% / D 16%
Commute19 min
Broadband99.4%
Internet Speed201 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries1

Did You Know?

The median home in Lookout Mountain was built in 1948.
17.8% work from home.
The nearest airport is Richard B Russell Regional - J H Towers Field (46 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.428 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
12.2% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 201 Mbps.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.
182 declared natural disasters on record.