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Walden
  • Suburb of Chattanooga, TN
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Suburb
Chattanooga

Walden

#4 in Best Places to Live in Chattanooga Area
  • A
    Overall Grade
  • Suburb of Chattanooga, TN
  • 1 review
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    Overall Niche Grade
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    1. Public Schools
      B+
    2. Crime & Safety
      unavailable
    3. Housing
      A minus
    4. Nightlife
      C
    5. Good for Families
      A
    6. Diversity
      B minus
    7. Jobs
      A minus
    8. Weather
      B
    9. Cost of Living
      B
    10. Health & Fitness
      A minus
    11. Outdoor Activities
      A minus
    12. Commute
      C+
    Walden is a suburb of Chattanooga with a population of 1,810. Walden is in Hamilton County and is one of the best places to live in Tennessee. Living in Walden offers residents a rural feel and most residents own their homes. Many retirees live in Walden and residents tend to be conservative. The public schools in Walden are above average.
    About Walden...
    Population
    1,810
    Suburb of
    Chattanooga
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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $458,700
    National
    $244,900
    Median Rent
    $1,343
    National
    $1,163
    Area Feel
    Rural
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      13%
    • Own
      87%
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    Crime & Safety

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

    Residents

    Diversity
    B minus
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      13%
    • 10-17 years
      12%
    • 18-24 years
      4%
    • 25-34 years
      6%
    • 35-44 years
      17%
    • 45-54 years
      14%
    • 55-64 years
      12%
    • 65+ years
      22%
    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      32%
      13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      36%
      21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      18%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      12%
      26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      3%
      11%
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    Working in Walden

    Jobs
    A minus
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $120,000
    National
    $69,021
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    Walden Reviews

    1 review
    • Apr 29 2016
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