Living in Collegedale, Tennessee
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Collegedale · Census data 2020–2024
Collegedale has 11,330 residents with a median age of 36.4. The median household income is $70,246 (about the same as the Tennessee median), the median home value is $365,100, the median rent is $1,581/month.
Collegedale at a glance
- Population
- 11,330
- Median age
- 36.4State: 38.9
- Median household income
- $70,246State: $69,595
- Median home value
- $365,100State: $286,700
- Median rent
- $1,581/moState: $1,189
- Homeowners
- 44%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 50.7%
- Average commute
- 22 min
Is Collegedale a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income about the same as the Tennessee median; an average commute of 22 minutes; unemployment of 1.6%; a poverty rate of 7.3%.
Cons: Home values 27% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in Collegedale
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Collegedale the median home value is $365,100, 10% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,581 per month, which is 25.6% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,685 a month in housing costs.
Collegedale median household income
The median household income in Collegedale is $70,246 and the income per person is $37,819. 7.3% of residents live below the poverty line (Tennessee: 13.8%).
Housing in Collegedale: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 4,688
- Owner-occupied
- 44%
- Renter-occupied
- 56%
- Vacant
- 8.2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 2005
- Average household size
- 2.17
Collegedale demographics
- Population
- 11,330
- Median age
- 36.4
- Under 18
- 10.8%
- 65 and older
- 17.7%
- Households
- 4,304
- Foreign-born
- 9.7%
- Veterans
- 5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Collegedale ›
Education in Collegedale
50.7% of adults 25 and older in Collegedale have a bachelor's degree or higher (Tennessee: 31.1%), and 23.5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Collegedale
- Unemployment rate
- 1.6%State: 4.7%
- Average commute
- 22 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 18.8%
- Drive alone
- 62.1%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 9.8%
- Homes with broadband
- 93.7%
Collegedale vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Collegedale | 11,330 | $70,246 | $365,100 | $1,581 |
| Ooltewah | 578 | $62,292 | $240,900 | $1,717 |
| Apison | 4,271 | $129,307 | $459,000 | $812 |
| McDonald | 712 | $95,698 | $214,100 | — |
| Harrison | 8,011 | $89,395 | $307,400 | $1,216 |
| Cohutta | 930 | $75,781 | $225,000 | $858 |
| South Cleveland | 7,452 | $66,601 | $232,600 | $845 |
| Indian Springs | 2,070 | $81,346 | $235,100 | $1,160 |
| Ringgold | 3,435 | $42,583 | $243,300 | $956 |
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What is the median household income in Collegedale, TN?
The median household income in Collegedale is $70,246, about the same as the Tennessee median of $69,595 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Collegedale?
The median home value in Collegedale is $365,100, compared with $286,700 in Tennessee.
How much is rent in Collegedale?
The median gross rent in Collegedale is $1,581 per month, about 25.6% of household income.
Is Collegedale, TN a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income about the same as the Tennessee median; an average commute of 22 minutes; unemployment of 1.6%; a poverty rate of 7.3%. Minuses: home values 27% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in Collegedale?
The median age in Collegedale is 36.4 years (Tennessee: 38.9).
How long is the commute in Collegedale?
The average commute to work in Collegedale is 22 minutes; 18.8% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Collegedale?
The unemployment rate in Collegedale is 1.6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Collegedale?
50.7% of adults in Collegedale 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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