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
Nearby metros
Largest cities in Georgia
Largest counties in Georgia
Part of Georgia
Other metros
Metro areas in Georgia
Metro rankings
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.
More from Georgia
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.