Chattanooga
- City in Tennessee
Chattanooga
- grade B+Overall Grade
- City in Tennessee
- Rating 3.96 out of 5 536 reviews
Report Card
- Public Schoolsgrade C+
- Crime & Safetygrade C minus
- Housinggrade C+
- Nightlifegrade A minus
- Good for Familiesgrade B
- Diversitygrade A
- Jobsgrade B minus
- Weathergrade B
- Cost of Livinggrade B
- Health & Fitnessgrade B
- Outdoor Activitiesgrade A
- Commutegrade A
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Real Estate
Median Home Value
$167,500
National
$217,500Median Rent
$859
National
$1,062Area Feel
Dense Suburban
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Chattanooga Rankings
Niche rankings are based on rigorous analysis of key statistics from the U.S. Department of Education and millions of reviews.
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Top Public Schools Serving Chattanooga
- grade A
Chattanooga High School Center for Creative Arts
- Rating 3.96 out of 5 262 reviews
- grade A
STEM School Chattanooga
- Rating 4.31 out of 5 32 reviews
- grade A
Chattanooga School for the Arts & Sciences (CSAS) - Upper School
- Rating 4.05 out of 5 151 reviews
- grade A minus
Chattanooga School for the Liberal Arts
- grade A minus
Signal Mountain Middle/High School
- Rating 3.84 out of 5 232 reviews
Top Private Schools Near Chattanooga
- grade A+
Baylor School
- Rating 4.45 out of 5 139 reviews
- grade A+
McCallie School
- Rating 4.6 out of 5 191 reviews
- grade A
Girls Preparatory School
- Rating 4.06 out of 5 118 reviews
- grade A
Notre Dame High School
- Rating 4.12 out of 5 101 reviews
- grade A minus
Chattanooga Christian School
- Rating 4.18 out of 5 168 reviews
Crime & Safety
Crime & Safety
grade C minus
Based on violent and property crime rates.
Violent Crimes
- Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
- Assault855.7national 282.7
- Murder18.1national 6.1
- Rape88.5national 40.7
- Robbery107.8national 135.5
Property Crimes
- Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
- Burglary603.8national 500.1
- Theft4,231national 2,042.8
- Motor Vehicle Theft722.6national 284
Residents
Working in Chattanooga
Jobs
grade B minus
Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
Median Household Income
$45,527
National
$62,843Similar Places
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Chattanooga Reviews
Rating 3.96 out of 5 536 reviews
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Chattanooga is a very unique city in that you have a wide variety of folk living in and around its limits. Being born and raised in Soddy Daisy, a small country suburb about 30 minutes north of downtown, I would say I am pretty qualified to tell you anything and everything about this place! We are a fairly progressive city for being in the south. We have large hispanic, african american, lgbtq+, and more communities. Chattanooga is great in the fact that you still can get the small town feel, while not being far from the city. There is always something to do whether it is outdoor activities like hiking, kayaking, or swimming in mountain streams or the Tennessee River, or doing things like visiting the aquarium, attending a local sporting event, seeing a museum, or going to a shopping mall. Though I plan to leave soon, Chattanooga will always hold a piece of my heart. I absolutely plan to raise my children here in the future, you should too.
I have grown up in Chattanooga but always took it for granted until I went away to college and realized what a cool city it is. It's a happy medium between a booming crowded tourist city like Nashville and a small town with nothing to do. It has the attractions and activities of a huge city, but with a lower cost of living and not as crowded. They have really renovated downtown into something really nice, and there's a lot of waterfront activities. Tons of hiking in the mountains surrounding the city and really nice scenery. Highly recommend for a weekend getaway, a whole vacation, or a relocation if you're looking for a new home!
Chattanooga became home so quickly when I moved from California. It's a city with hospitality and charm. Not to big and not to small. It has gorgeous views in its downtown area, perfect for a romantic date or a family fun day. Having been to other malls recently, the Hamilton Place mall in Chattanooga truly stands out. Its lively, yet homey. You can find a wide array of options there! There are several universities, which bring a youthful vibe to the city. It's an artsy city. The feel of it is a bliss point between classic and edgy. Would absolutely raise my family here. Outside of downtown Chattanooga, there are peaceful places to settle that are still close to stores. For those who love the thrill of the city, downtown has all the action. For those who like the city, but also prefer the suburb vibe, the area near the mall (Hamilton County - Ooltewah Ringgold Road), is the perfect place to settle down. Ooltewah and Collegedale area is also a little more remote but is still ideal!