Census ACS · #99 MSA
Chattanooga Metro Area
The Chattanooga, Tn-Ga Metropolitan Statistical Area has 569,333 residents across 2 states. The median household income is $68,666 and the median home value is $246,000.
569,333
Population
272
People / sq mi
$68,666
Median Income
$246,000
Median Home Value
The Chattanooga CBSA covers 2,093 sq mi of land at 272.1 people per square mile.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 77.9% |
| Black or African American | 12.4% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1.2% |
Economy & Income
$68,666
Median Household Income
$39,431
Per Capita Income
9.0%
Poverty Rate
2.7%
Unemployment
Cost of Living
The Chattanooga metro's price level is 91.5 on the BEA Regional Price Parity index (US average = 100), meaning prices are 8.5% lower the US average. The local median income of $68,666 has the buying power of $75,074 in average-priced US metros.
91.5
Price Level (US = 100)
$75,074
COL-Adjusted Median Income
$68,666
Nominal Median Income
Housing
$246,000
Median Home Value
$1,084
Median Rent
68.3%
Homeownership
Education
89.5%
High School+
31.3%
Bachelor's+
Commute
0.5%
Drive Alone
12.0%
Work From Home
23.9 min
Avg Commute
43.6%
Foreign Born
Chattanooga spans these states
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Chattanooga, Tn-Ga Metropolitan Statistical Area has a population of 569,333 according to Census ACS 5-Year estimates, making it the #99 largest CBSA in the US.
The median household income in the Chattanooga metro area is $68,666, with a per capita income of $39,431.
The Chattanooga, Tn-Ga CBSA spans 2 states: Georgia, Tennessee.
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Data for the Chattanooga, Tn-Ga CBSA (16860) from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Core-Based Statistical Areas combine cities, suburbs, and surrounding counties tied together by commuting patterns.
Chattanooga stands apart on settlement density — it is among the most densely settled of US metro areas, at roughly 272 people per square mile. With 569,333 residents, Chattanooga is a metro area in TN, GA.
Median household income is $68,666, below the US median of $78,538. Poverty runs at 9.0%, below the national 12.4%. Homes carry a median value of $246,000, with typical rent around $1,084.
College attainment is above the local norm at 31.3%, below the national 35.0%.
That density explains much of the rest of the profile in Chattanooga: denser places lean toward renting, shorter commutes by transit, and a younger working-age mix.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.