Chattanooga, TN
Population 182,832 · Chattanooga, TN-GA MSA. Moving to or from Chattanooga? Below: current climate, cost-of-living, housing, demographic, and job-market figures from public federal data.
Population
182,832
Cost of living (RPP)
91.464
Annual avg temp
62°F
Typical home
$319,579
Demographics (ACS 5-year 2023)
| Median household income | $61,028 |
| Median age | 36.6 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 21.6% |
| Median home value (ACS) | $259,200 |
| Median gross rent | $1,155/mo |
| Avg household size | 2.35 |
Cost of living
Regional Price Parity: 91.464 (U.S. average = 100). Rents 74.209, goods 95.994, services 76.55. Source: BEA, Chattanooga, TN-GA (Metropolitan Statistical Area) MSA (2024).
Climate (NOAA 1991–2020 normals)
Annual avg temp
62°F
January low
32°F
July high
91°F
Annual snow
3.6"
Annual precipitation 55.0". Station: CHATTANOOGA LOVELL AP, TN US (3.6 mi away).
Housing (Zillow, 2026-03)
Typical home value (ZHVI)
$319,579
ZHVI YoY
-0.8%
Typical rent (ZORI)
$1,520/mo
ZORI YoY
+0.4%
Data provided by Zillow.
Jobs in the Chattanooga, TN-GA
Total employment (MSA)
261,750
Median wage (annual)
$43,150
Top occupations by employment
| Occupation | Employment | Median wage |
|---|---|---|
| Office and Administrative Support Occupations | 34,970 | $39,520 |
| Transportation and Material Moving Occupations | 27,430 | $36,320 |
| Production Occupations | 26,510 | $43,150 |
| Food Preparation and Serving Related Occupations | 24,780 | $27,910 |
| Sales and Related Occupations | 22,460 | $31,750 |
Source: BLS OEWS.
Closest destinations
Knoxville, TN 105 mi · 2h 2m Murfreesboro, TN 110 mi · 2h 10m Sandy Springs, GA 111 mi · 2h 13m Huntsville, AL 112 mi · 2h 16m Atlanta, GA 115 mi · 2h 17m South Fulton, GA 127 mi · 2h 34m Birmingham, AL 151 mi · 2h 50m Clarksville, TN 185 mi · 3h 38m Tuscaloosa, AL 210 mi · 3h 57m Columbus, GA 220 mi · 4h 15m