Chattanooga, Tennessee
Among the top 18% of US places for getting around.
AffordabilityAffordability: grade C, better than 26% of US places
WeatherWeather: grade C, better than 27% of US places
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade F, better than 2% of US places
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade B+, better than 82% of US places
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade B, better than 57% of US places
- top 8% for park & nature access
- top 8% for income tax
- bottom 1% for property crime
Chattanooga is a city in Tennessee with about 181,000 residents. It grades B+ for getting around and F for safety & wellbeing. Standout strengths include park & nature access, income tax, and commute time. It rates lower on sales tax and property crime.
Official websitechattanooga.gov (opens in new tab)
Climate
Hot, humid summers · Cool winters · Wet · Light snow
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Precipitation 5.5 in4.4 in
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Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$58k42nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$53kbetter than 23% of US places
Home Value$231k67th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$1kbetter than 36% of US places
Monthly Owner Costs$1kbetter than 45% of US places
Property Tax Rate0.91%better than 56% of US places
Income Tax0.00%better than 92% of US places
Sales Tax9.55%better than 2% of US places
Estimated total tax burden6.78%better than 87% of US places
Unemployment5.1%better than 39% of US places
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)41°F73rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)80°F75th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation60.3 in96th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall3.6 inbetter than 70% of US places
Sunny Days221 daysbetter than 38% of US places
Summer Humidity69°Fbetter than 19% of US places
Comfortable Days78 daysbetter than 40% of US places
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk56.5better than 63% of US places
Air Quality52 AQIbetter than 15% of US places
School Quality38.0better than 12% of US places
Violent Crime2751/100kbetter than 3% of US places
Property Crime5207/100kbetter than 1% of US places
Community
Population181,288100th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age37.031st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.5690th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio0.9133rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningEven36th percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)56.6%21st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)29.1%92nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)7.6%67th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)2.4%82nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)4.3%65th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Commute Time19 minbetter than 89% of US places
Walkability9.3/20better than 83% of US places
Airport Distance107 mibetter than 34% of US places
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access86.7%better than 52% of US places
Amenities Nearby18.09better than 20% of US places
Park & Nature AccessExcellentbetter than 92% of US places
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Chattanooga an affordable place to live?
- Chattanooga is relatively expensive. Its cost-of-living index is $53k, better than 23% of comparable areas.
- What is the median home value in Chattanooga?
- The median home value in Chattanooga is $231k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- What is the median household income in Chattanooga?
- Median household income in Chattanooga is $58k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- How much is rent in Chattanooga?
- Median gross rent in Chattanooga is $1k a month, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Is Chattanooga safe?
- Chattanooga is higher-crime than most comparable areas, with a violent crime rate of 2751/100k (better than 3%). Property crime is 5207/100k.
- What is the weather like in Chattanooga?
- Chattanooga averages 80°F in July and 41°F in January, with 60.3 in of annual precipitation and about 221 sunny days a year.
- How are the schools in Chattanooga?
- Public-school quality in Chattanooga is below average, scoring better than 12% of comparable areas on a composite of graduation rates, spending, and student-teacher ratio.
- How long is the commute in Chattanooga?
- The average one-way commute in Chattanooga is 19 min.
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Data sources
- EPA Air Quality (AQI)
- EPA Smart Location Database
- EPI Family Budget Calculator
- FAA airport enplanements
- FBI Uniform Crime Reports
- FEMA National Risk Index
- MIT Election Data Lab (2020)
- NCES School Finance Survey
- NOAA Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA nClimGrid
- OpenStreetMap
- Tax Foundation + state revenue depts
- U.S. Census ACS (5-Year)
- USGS Protected Areas (PAD-US)