Living in Chattanooga Valley, Georgia
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Chattanooga Valley · Census data 2020–2024
Chattanooga Valley has 4,601 residents with a median age of 35.8. The median household income is $52,813 (32% lower than the Georgia median), the median home value is $205,300, the median rent is $1,051/month.
Chattanooga Valley at a glance
- Population
- 4,601
- Median age
- 35.8State: 37.6
- Median household income
- $52,813State: $77,353
- Median home value
- $205,300State: $303,300
- Median rent
- $1,051/moState: $1,393
- Homeowners
- 71.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 23.4%
- Average commute
- 28 min
Is Chattanooga Valley a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 32% lower than the state median; an average commute of 28 minutes; unemployment of 0.7%.
Cons: Median household income 32% lower than the Georgia median; a poverty rate of 31%.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in Chattanooga Valley
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Chattanooga Valley the median home value is $205,300, 38% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,051 per month, which is 22.9% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,129 a month in housing costs.
Chattanooga Valley median household income
The median household income in Chattanooga Valley is $52,813 and the income per person is $25,145. 31% of residents live below the poverty line (Georgia: 13.4%).
Housing in Chattanooga Valley: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,660
- Owner-occupied
- 71.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 28.9%
- Vacant
- 2.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1972
- Average household size
- 2.85
Chattanooga Valley demographics
- Population
- 4,601
- Median age
- 35.8
- Under 18
- 24.8%
- 65 and older
- 17.5%
- Households
- 1,616
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 5.5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Chattanooga Valley ›
Education in Chattanooga Valley
23.4% of adults 25 and older in Chattanooga Valley have a bachelor's degree or higher (Georgia: 34.9%), and 6.6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Chattanooga Valley
- Unemployment rate
- 0.7%State: 5.1%
- Average commute
- 28 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 8%
- Drive alone
- 86.1%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 88.1%
Chattanooga Valley vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chattanooga Valley | 4,601 | $52,813 | $205,300 | $1,051 |
| Fairview | 5,302 | $64,050 | $183,600 | $989 |
| Lookout Mountain | 1,721 | $158,000 | $564,600 | $1,213 |
| Chickamauga | 3,014 | $92,532 | $269,100 | $750 |
| Rossville | 3,978 | $59,191 | $133,000 | $1,033 |
| Lookout Mountain | 2,111 | $201,000 | $855,300 | $1,428 |
| Wildwood | 368 | $80,721 | $218,100 | — |
| Fort Oglethorpe | 10,416 | $51,867 | $199,700 | $937 |
| Lakeview | 4,723 | $61,405 | $171,700 | $1,014 |
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What is the median household income in Chattanooga Valley, GA?
The median household income in Chattanooga Valley is $52,813, 32% lower than the Georgia median of $77,353 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Chattanooga Valley?
The median home value in Chattanooga Valley is $205,300, compared with $303,300 in Georgia.
How much is rent in Chattanooga Valley?
The median gross rent in Chattanooga Valley is $1,051 per month, about 22.9% of household income.
Is Chattanooga Valley, GA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 32% lower than the state median; an average commute of 28 minutes; unemployment of 0.7%. Minuses: median household income 32% lower than the Georgia median; a poverty rate of 31%.
What is the median age in Chattanooga Valley?
The median age in Chattanooga Valley is 35.8 years (Georgia: 37.6).
How long is the commute in Chattanooga Valley?
The average commute to work in Chattanooga Valley is 28 minutes; 8% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Chattanooga Valley?
The unemployment rate in Chattanooga Valley is 0.7% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Chattanooga Valley?
23.4% of adults in Chattanooga Valley have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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