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Collegedale
  • Suburb of Chattanooga, TN

Report Card

grade A
Overall Niche Grade
  1. Public Schools
    grade B
  2. Crime & Safety
    grade B
  3. Housing
    grade B minus
  4. Nightlife
    grade B+
  5. Good for Families
    grade A minus
  6. Diversity
    grade A
  7. Jobs
    grade B
  8. Weather
    grade B
  9. Cost of Living
    grade B minus
  10. Health & Fitness
    grade A minus
  11. Outdoor Activities
    grade A minus
  12. Commute
    grade B+

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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

About Collegedale...
Population
10,973

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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Crime & Safety

Crime & Safety
grade B
Based on violent and property crime rates.
Violent Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
  • Assault
    74.8
    national  282.7
  • Murder
    0
    national  6.1
  • Rape
    16.6
    national  40.7
  • Robbery
    8.3
    national  135.5
Property Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
  • Burglary
    41.6
    national  500.1
  • Theft
    1,412.9
    national  2,042.8
  • Motor Vehicle Theft
    74.8
    national  284

Residents

Diversity
grade 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%
    national  13%
  • Bachelor's degree
    24%
    national  21%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    26%
    national  29%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    20%
    national  26%
  • Less than high school diploma
    10%
    national  11%

Working in Collegedale

Jobs
grade 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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