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Signal Mountain
  • Suburb of Chattanooga, TN
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Suburb
Chattanooga

Signal Mountain

#1 in Best Places to Raise a Family in Hamilton County
    A
    Overall Niche Grade
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    1. Public Schools
      B minus
    2. Crime & Safety
      A minus
    3. Housing
      A minus
    4. Nightlife
      B minus
    5. Good for Families
      A
    6. Diversity
      C+
    7. Jobs
      A
    8. Weather
      B
    9. Cost of Living
      B
    10. Health & Fitness
      A
    11. Outdoor Activities
      A minus
    12. Commute
      B minus
    Signal Mountain is a suburb of Chattanooga with a population of 8,770. Signal Mountain is in Hamilton County and is one of the best places to live in Tennessee. Living in Signal Mountain offers residents a sparse suburban feel and most residents own their homes. Many retirees live in Signal Mountain and residents tend to be conservative. The public schools in Signal Mountain are above average.
    About Signal Mountain...
    Population
    8,770
    Suburb of
    Chattanooga
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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $360,000
    National
    $244,900
    Median Rent
    $1,386
    National
    $1,163
    Area Feel
    Sparse Suburban
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      11%
    • Own
      89%
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    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    A minus
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Assault
      11.6
      282.7
    • Murder
      0
      6.1
    • Rape
      0
      40.7
    • Robbery
      0
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      46.3
      500.1
    • Theft
      509
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      104.1
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    C+
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      14%
    • 10-17 years
      15%
    • 18-24 years
      3%
    • 25-34 years
      5%
    • 35-44 years
      14%
    • 45-54 years
      15%
    • 55-64 years
      10%
    • 65+ years
      24%
    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      33%
      13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      40%
      21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      20%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      6%
      26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      1%
      11%
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    Working in Signal Mountain

    Jobs
    A
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $114,464
    National
    $69,021
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