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Population Review

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

White77.9%
Black or African American12.4%
Asian0.0%
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

Nearby metros

Largest cities in Georgia

Largest counties in Georgia

Part of Georgia

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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.

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.