Living in East Ridge, Tennessee
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of East Ridge · Census data 2020–2024
East Ridge has 22,070 residents with a median age of 37.6. The median household income is $62,247 (11% lower than the Tennessee median), the median home value is $211,100, the median rent is $1,147/month.
East Ridge at a glance
- Population
- 22,070
- Median age
- 37.6State: 38.9
- Median household income
- $62,247State: $69,595
- Median home value
- $211,100State: $286,700
- Median rent
- $1,147/moState: $1,189
- Homeowners
- 57.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 24.2%
- Average commute
- 21 min
Is East Ridge a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 26% lower than the state median; an average commute of 21 minutes; a poverty rate of 13.1%.
Cons: Median household income 11% lower than the Tennessee median; unemployment of 5.3%.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in East Ridge
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In East Ridge the median home value is $211,100, 37% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,147 per month, which is 26.2% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,212 a month in housing costs.
East Ridge median household income
The median household income in East Ridge is $62,247 and the income per person is $35,451. 13.1% of residents live below the poverty line (Tennessee: 13.8%).
Housing in East Ridge: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 10,443
- Owner-occupied
- 57.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 42.5%
- Vacant
- 8.2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1964
- Average household size
- 2.29
East Ridge demographics
- Population
- 22,070
- Median age
- 37.6
- Under 18
- 20.1%
- 65 and older
- 18.5%
- Households
- 9,587
- Foreign-born
- 9.6%
- Veterans
- 6.8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of East Ridge ›
Education in East Ridge
24.2% of adults 25 and older in East Ridge have a bachelor's degree or higher (Tennessee: 31.1%), and 8.5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in East Ridge
- Unemployment rate
- 5.3%State: 4.7%
- Average commute
- 21 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 12.5%
- Drive alone
- 73.1%
- Public transit
- 0.9%
- Walk to work
- 2.4%
- Homes with broadband
- 87.5%
East Ridge vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Ridge | 22,070 | $62,247 | $211,100 | $1,147 |
| Lakeview | 4,723 | $61,405 | $171,700 | $1,014 |
| Ridgeside | 879 | $191,167 | $481,600 | — |
| Rossville | 3,978 | $59,191 | $133,000 | $1,033 |
| Fort Oglethorpe | 10,416 | $51,867 | $199,700 | $937 |
| Indian Springs | 2,070 | $81,346 | $235,100 | $1,160 |
| Chattanooga | 185,783 | $64,523 | $283,200 | $1,256 |
| Fairview | 5,302 | $64,050 | $183,600 | $989 |
| Lookout Mountain | 2,111 | $201,000 | $855,300 | $1,428 |
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What is the median household income in East Ridge, TN?
The median household income in East Ridge is $62,247, 11% lower than 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 East Ridge?
The median home value in East Ridge is $211,100, compared with $286,700 in Tennessee.
How much is rent in East Ridge?
The median gross rent in East Ridge is $1,147 per month, about 26.2% of household income.
Is East Ridge, TN a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 26% lower than the state median; an average commute of 21 minutes; a poverty rate of 13.1%. Minuses: median household income 11% lower than the Tennessee median; unemployment of 5.3%.
What is the median age in East Ridge?
The median age in East Ridge is 37.6 years (Tennessee: 38.9).
How long is the commute in East Ridge?
The average commute to work in East Ridge is 21 minutes; 12.5% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in East Ridge?
The unemployment rate in East Ridge is 5.3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is East Ridge?
24.2% of adults in East Ridge 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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