Living in Ooltewah, Tennessee
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Ooltewah · Census data 2020–2024
Ooltewah has 578 residents with a median age of 57.2. The median household income is $62,292 (10% lower than the Tennessee median), the median home value is $240,900, the median rent is $1,717/month.
Ooltewah is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Ooltewah at a glance
- Population
- 578
- Median age
- 57.2State: 38.9
- Median household income
- $62,292State: $69,595
- Median home value
- $240,900State: $286,700
- Median rent
- $1,717/moState: $1,189
- Homeowners
- 63.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 24.7%
- Average commute
- 18 min
Is Ooltewah a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 16% lower than the state median; an average commute of 18 minutes; a poverty rate of 3.1%.
Cons: Median household income 10% lower than the Tennessee median.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in Ooltewah
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Ooltewah the median home value is $240,900, 28% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,717 per month, which is 20.7% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $924 a month in housing costs.
Ooltewah median household income
The median household income in Ooltewah is $62,292 and the income per person is $43,641. 3.1% of residents live below the poverty line (Tennessee: 13.8%).
Housing in Ooltewah: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 333
- Owner-occupied
- 63.7%
- Renter-occupied
- 36.3%
- Vacant
- 14.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1975
- Average household size
- 2.04
Ooltewah demographics
- Population
- 578
- Median age
- 57.2
- Under 18
- 16.1%
- 65 and older
- 36.7%
- Households
- 284
- Foreign-born
- 3.8%
- Veterans
- 5.2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Ooltewah ›
Education in Ooltewah
24.7% of adults 25 and older in Ooltewah have a bachelor's degree or higher (Tennessee: 31.1%), and 8.5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Ooltewah
- Unemployment rate
- 0%State: 4.7%
- Average commute
- 18 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 16%
- Drive alone
- 54.1%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 4.3%
- Homes with broadband
- 84.5%
Ooltewah vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ooltewah | 578 | $62,292 | $240,900 | $1,717 |
| Collegedale | 11,330 | $70,246 | $365,100 | $1,581 |
| McDonald | 712 | $95,698 | $214,100 | — |
| Apison | 4,271 | $129,307 | $459,000 | $812 |
| Harrison | 8,011 | $89,395 | $307,400 | $1,216 |
| South Cleveland | 7,452 | $66,601 | $232,600 | $845 |
| Cohutta | 930 | $75,781 | $225,000 | $858 |
| Indian Springs | 2,070 | $81,346 | $235,100 | $1,160 |
| Lakesite | 2,168 | $96,250 | $332,200 | $863 |
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What is the median household income in Ooltewah, TN?
The median household income in Ooltewah is $62,292, 10% 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 Ooltewah?
The median home value in Ooltewah is $240,900, compared with $286,700 in Tennessee.
How much is rent in Ooltewah?
The median gross rent in Ooltewah is $1,717 per month, about 20.7% of household income.
Is Ooltewah, TN a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 16% lower than the state median; an average commute of 18 minutes; a poverty rate of 3.1%. Minuses: median household income 10% lower than the Tennessee median.
What is the median age in Ooltewah?
The median age in Ooltewah is 57.2 years (Tennessee: 38.9).
How long is the commute in Ooltewah?
The average commute to work in Ooltewah is 18 minutes; 16% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Ooltewah?
The unemployment rate in Ooltewah is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Ooltewah?
24.7% of adults in Ooltewah 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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