Chattanooga, TN

Chattanooga, Tennessee is an exciting city full of culture and history. Visitors can explore the majestic Lookout Mountain or take a stroll along the banks of the Tennessee River. The Hunter Museum of American Art is a great spot to check out local artwork while the historic Bluff View Art District is perfect for those who want to go sightseeing. There's plenty of outdoor activities as well - from hiking in the nearby mountains to boating on the lake. With its unique attractions, vibrant nightlife and stunning scenery, Chattanooga makes for a great vacation destination! Mid-sized city - Extreme southeast Tennessee at the Georgia border, along I-75 110 miles north of Atlanta.

State: Tennessee
County: Hamilton County
Metro Area: Chattanooga Metro Area
City: Chattanooga

Zip Codes: 37421, 37343, 37415, 37411, 37405, 37416, 37406, 37404, 37407, 37403, 16 total
Cost of Living: -10.3% lower
Time zone: Eastern Standard Time (EST)
Elevation: 665 ft above sea level

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Pros
Revitalized downtown
Cost of living
Attractive setting

Cons
Crime rates
Arts and culture
Hot, humid summers

What Bert Has To Say About Chattanooga Metro Area

The colorfully named Chattanooga is a transportation and historic gateway to the Deep South. It was a zone of contention in the latter stages of the Civil War, and history plays a big role in the city’s conscience. For years it marched on as a non-descript old-South city with areas of urban decay in the old city center, environmental and crime issues. An ambitious downtown redevelopment initiative, just completed with public and private support, has brought a lot of life back into the downtown area, both as a commercial and recreation destination.

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ECONOMY

The unemployment rate in Chattanooga is 5.6% (U.S. avg. is 6.0%). Recent job growth is Positive. Chattanooga jobs have increased by 2.8%. More Economy

COST OF LIVING

Compared to the rest of the country, Chattanooga's cost of living is 10.3% lower than the U.S. average. More Cost of Living or Compare Chattanooga's Cost of Living

WEATHER & CLIMATE

May, September and October are the most pleasant months in Chattanooga, while January and July are the least comfortable months. Today's Weather | Climate Averages

VOTING

In the last Presidential election, Hamilton county remained moderately Republican, 53.8% to 44.1%. More Voting Stats

POPULATION

Chattanooga's population is 180,353 people. Since 2020, it has had a population growth of 7.2%. Learn More...

TRANSPORTATION

Average Commute time is 18.8 minutes. The National Average is 26.4 minutes. Learn More...

REAL ESTATE

The median home cost in Chattanooga is . Home appreciation the last 10 years has been 16.8%.

SCHOOLS

Chattanooga public schools spend $8,841 per student. The average school expenditure in the U.S. is $12,383. There are about 14.3 students per teacher in Chattanooga. More Education

Chattanooga Rankings

#7	Drought-Riskiest Cities
#8	America's Migraine Hot Spots
#85	America's Best and Worst Cities for Crime (Mid-Size Metro Areas)
#210	2005 Best Places to Live
#317	Best Green Cities

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Housing Market in Chattanooga

It's a good time to buy in Chattanooga. Home Appreciation is up 16.8% in the last 12 months.
The median home price in Chattanooga is .

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Reviews for Chattanooga 60 Reviews

Moving East - 6/27/2021
Moved to Chattanooga from the San Francisco Bay area. It was a hard one but after losing much in the 2017, 2018, 2019 annual wildfire festival of California I got tired... Read More

philip | Chattanooga, TN | Reply | No Replies

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Let's get real about Chattanooga. - 3/17/2021
I feel like the crime in Chattanooga gets glossed over in most reviews. Lived here virtually my entire life and I will truly miss the golden sunrises against the... Read More

Audra | East Ridge, TN | Reply | 2 Replies

“There”s a song for you in Tennessee “ - 1/1/2021
I live in nearby Cleveland TN where I have lived for 20 years. I like to shop and visit Chattanooga as there is a lot to do but they do have a very high crime rate. ... Read More

Lewan | Cleveland, TN | Reply | No Replies

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ZIP CODES IN CHATTANOOGA, TN

37421, 37343, 37415, 37411, 37405, 37416, 37406, 37404, 37407, 37403, 16 total

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