At a Glance
Median Income
$195,063
$116,900 per capita
Home Value
$761,600
Zillow: $1,064,845
Median Rent
$1,465/mo
21.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
88.5%
99.4% high school+
Unemployment
0.6%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
26.0%
6.7% smoking rate
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Lookout Mountain a Good Place to Live?
A+
4.8 / 5.0 - Excellent
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 0.6% (83% 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 $1,064,845. 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.
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 57°F (14°C).
Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 58.6 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population2,112
Median Age49.0 yrs
Density1,576/mi²
Male / Female44% / 56%
Foreign Born3.4%
Veterans7.0%
Economy
A+
Median Income$195,063
Per Capita$116,900
Unemployment0.6%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$650M
Avg Weekly Wage$908
Housing
A
Home Value$761,600
Rent$1,465
Ownership93.0%
Zillow$1,064,845
Housing Units862
Rent Burden21.3%
Health
Obesity26.0%
Diabetes6.4%
Smoking6.7%
Heart Disease3.6%
Premature Death11,895/100K
Climate
Avg Temp57°F
Rain58.6 in/yr
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.
11.8% 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.