At a Glance
Median Income
$139,714
$77,758 per capita
Home Value
$482,300
Zillow: $605,541
Median Rent
$1,843/mo
35.6% of income on rent
Violent Crime
46/100K
453/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
73.7%
99.3% high school+
Unemployment
1.2%
1.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
27.8%
9.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
57°F
301 sunny days/yr
How Signal Mountain Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Signal Mountain's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Signal Mountain a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.9 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Signal Mountain residents earn a median household income of $139,714 , which is 86% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $77,758. The unemployment rate stands at 1.2% (67% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.8% 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 Signal Mountain is $482,300 , 71% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $605,541. Median rent is $1,843/month, with 35.6% 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 1975.
Safety & Crime
Signal Mountain reports 46 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 88% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 453/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
73.7% of adults in Signal Mountain hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(119% above the national average).
99.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Signal Mountain has an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C).
Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 58.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Data Overview
People
Population8,861
Median Age43.3 yrs
Density1,059/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans7.5%
Economy
A+
Median Income$139,714
Per Capita$77,758
Unemployment1.2%
Poverty1.8%
County GDP$37,279M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,269
Housing
A+
Home Value$482,300
Rent$1,843
Ownership89.7%
Zillow$605,541
Housing Units3,505
Rent Burden35.6%
Crime
F
Violent46/100K
Property453/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault23/100K
Burglary81/100K
Health
Obesity27.8%
Diabetes7.2%
Smoking9.0%
Heart Disease4.0%
Premature Death10,011/100K
Climate
Avg Temp57°F
Sunny Days301/yr
Rain58.6 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation1,753 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+73.7%
High School+99.3%
Graduate+33.2%
School Score5.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 56% / D 43%
Commute27 min
Broadband94.3%
Internet Speed224 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries8
Did You Know?
The median home in Signal Mountain was built in 1975.
24.5% work from home.
The nearest airport is Tullahoma Regional/Wm Northern Field (54 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.484 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
9.0% 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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