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Collegedale
  • Suburb of Chattanooga, TN
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Chattanooga

Collegedale

#5 in Best Places to Live in Chattanooga Area
    A minus
    Overall Niche Grade
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    1. Public Schools
      B minus
    2. Crime & Safety
      B+
    3. Housing
      C+
    4. Nightlife
      B+
    5. Good for Families
      A minus
    6. Diversity
      A
    7. Jobs
      B
    8. Weather
      B
    9. Cost of Living
      B minus
    10. Health & Fitness
      B+
    11. Outdoor Activities
      A minus
    12. Commute
      B+
    Collegedale is a suburb of Chattanooga with a population of 10,973. Collegedale is in Hamilton County and is one of the best places to live in Tennessee. Living in Collegedale offers residents a dense suburban feel and most residents rent their homes. In Collegedale there are a lot of parks. Many young professionals and retirees live in Collegedale and residents tend to lean conservative. The public schools in Collegedale are above average.
    About Collegedale...
    Population
    10,973
    Suburb of
    Chattanooga
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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $267,400
    National
    $244,900
    Median Rent
    $1,220
    National
    $1,163
    Area Feel
    Dense Suburban
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      59%
    • Own
      41%
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    Collegedale Rankings

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    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    B+
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Assault
      110.8
      282.7
    • Murder
      0
      6.1
    • Rape
      0
      40.7
    • Robbery
      0
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      161.9
      500.1
    • Theft
      1,320.6
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      76.6
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    A
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      7%
    • 10-17 years
      8%
    • 18-24 years
      23%
    • 25-34 years
      16%
    • 35-44 years
      9%
    • 45-54 years
      12%
    • 55-64 years
      12%
    • 65+ years
      14%
    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      19%
      13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      24%
      21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      26%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      20%
      26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      10%
      11%
    More About Collegedale Residents

    Working in Collegedale

    Jobs
    B
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $64,042
    National
    $69,021
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