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Chattanooga
  • City in Tennessee
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Chattanooga

#11 in Best Places to Live in Chattanooga Area
    B+
    Overall Niche Grade
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    1. Public Schools
      C
    2. Crime & Safety
      C minus
    3. Housing
      C+
    4. Nightlife
      A minus
    5. Good for Families
      B
    6. Diversity
      A
    7. Jobs
      B minus
    8. Weather
      B
    9. Cost of Living
      B+
    10. Health & Fitness
      B
    11. Outdoor Activities
      A
    12. Commute
      A minus
    Chattanooga is a city in Tennessee with a population of 180,353. Chattanooga is in Hamilton County. Living in Chattanooga offers residents a dense suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In Chattanooga there are a lot of restaurants and parks. Many young professionals live in Chattanooga and residents tend to have moderate political views.
    About Chattanooga...
    Population
    180,353
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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $189,500
    National
    $244,900
    Median Rent
    $958
    National
    $1,163
    Area Feel
    Dense Suburban
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      48%
    • Own
      52%
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    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    C minus
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Assault
      1,132
      282.7
    • Murder
      17.7
      6.1
    • Rape
      111.2
      40.7
    • Robbery
      103.6
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      614.9
      500.1
    • Theft
      4,378.1
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      1,140.5
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    A
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      11%
    • 10-17 years
      9%
    • 18-24 years
      11%
    • 25-34 years
      17%
    • 35-44 years
      12%
    • 45-54 years
      11%
    • 55-64 years
      13%
    • 65+ years
      17%
    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      12%
      13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      20%
      21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      31%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      26%
      26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      11%
      11%
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    Working in Chattanooga

    Jobs
    B minus
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $50,437
    National
    $69,021
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