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Collegedale.
About
Life in Collegedale
Collegedale is a community of 11,185 people in Tennessee. The median household income is $70,246, median rent runs about $1,581 per month, and median home values are around $365,100. Unemployment is low at 3.1%, suggesting a relatively healthy local job market.
Collegedale at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
36.4 yrs
Poverty Rate
7.3%
Foreign-Born
9.7%
Broadband Internet
93.7%
of households
Population Growth
+3.6%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics9.7% foreign-born, most often from Mexico
Who lives in Collegedale: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Collegedale, the largest foreign-born group is from Mexico (12.0%), and 8.5% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
10.8%
of residents
65 and Older
17.7%
of residents
Households with Kids
14.1%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
34.9%
of households
Married Couples
51.6%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.17
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent 33% above TN average
Rent, home values, and income in Collegedale
In Collegedale, rent runs 33% above the TN average, and home values are 27% above the TN average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
35.5%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
16.2%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
91.5
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$2,402
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
44.0%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
2005
median year built
Home Value Trend
Latest: $414,306 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment about average for TN
Unemployment in Collegedale and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in Hamilton County, which includes Collegedale, is close to the TN average.
Unemployment rate
Collegedale: Hamilton County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Hamilton County (county-wide) · Annual averages
Collegedale is about 3% of Hamilton County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
What Collegedale Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Median Salary by Occupation · metro area
Chattanooga, TN-GA metro area
Commute21.6 min avg
How Collegedale residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Collegedale, most residents drive alone to work (62%), and 69% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 9 mi
Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport (Lovell Field) (CHA)
Small hub632k passengers boarded in 2025
- 104 mi
Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)
Major hub51.5M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 84% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Collegedale runs 84% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
51.7
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
835.6
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Collegedale Police Department
Natural DisastersThunderstorm Wind most common — 23 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively Moderate
93.3 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Hamilton County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Hamilton County, which includes Collegedale, the most common type is thunderstorm wind, with 23 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 23 | Thunderstorm Wind | $2.5M |
| 2024 | 11 | Thunderstorm Wind | None reported |
| 2023 | 19 | Thunderstorm Wind | None reported |
| 2022 | 12 | Thunderstorm Wind | None reported |
| 2021 | 10 | Flash Flood | $2,000 |
| 2020 | 12 | Thunderstorm Wind | $2.5M |
| 2019 | 6 | Thunderstorm Wind | $3.0M |
| 2018 | 13 | Thunderstorm Wind | $1.6M |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
1 earthquake of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Hamilton County, county-wide
Collegedale is about 3% of Hamilton County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Air Quality44 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Hamilton County, which includes Collegedale, is typically good — 237 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
44
Good Days
237
per year
Moderate Days
126
per year
Unhealthy Days
0
per year
Hamilton County, county-wide
Collegedale is about 3% of Hamilton County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Climate89°F summers, 34°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Collegedale has warm summers (avg high 89°F) and mild winters (avg low 34°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
73°/50°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
89°/70°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
73°/52°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
53°/34°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
59.6"
Annual Snowfall
3.6"
Hot Days/Year
58
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
56
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
123
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 51°F | 32°F | 5.02" |
| Feb | 56°F | 36°F | 5.03" |
| Mar | 64°F | 42°F | 5.34" |
| Apr | 74°F | 50°F | 4.87" |
| May | 81°F | 59°F | 3.94" |
| Jun | 88°F | 67°F | 4.18" |
| Jul | 91°F | 71°F | 5.08" |
| Aug | 90°F | 70°F | 3.67" |
| Sep | 84°F | 64°F | 4.23" |
| Oct | 74°F | 51°F | 3.59" |
| Nov | 62°F | 40°F | 4.80" |
| Dec | 53°F | 35°F | 5.25" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Collegedale
Uninsured
5.9%
of residents
No hospitals inside Collegedale's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Commonspirit-memorial Hospital-north Georgia
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 11.5 mi away · Ringgold
Memorial Healthcare System, Inc.
Acute Care Hospitals · 12 mi away · Chattanooga
Parkridge Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 12.6 mi away · Chattanooga
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education14.3:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Collegedale
Collegedale's student/teacher ratio is 14.3:1 (lower than the national average of 16:1), and 50.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
2
within city limits
Private Schools
3
within city limits
College Degree Rate
50.7%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
14.3:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges & Universities in Collegedale
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 2,773 students · in-state tuition $28,900 · 62% graduate · median earnings $58,780 (10 yrs after entry)
Nearby Colleges (within 15 miles)
The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga
14.3 mi awayPublic · 4-year · 10,074 students · in-state tuition $10,762 · 56% graduate · median earnings $56,442 (10 yrs after entry)
Chattanooga State Community College
11.2 mi awayPublic · 2-year · 5,284 students · in-state tuition $4,916 · 30% graduate · median earnings $43,805 (10 yrs after entry)
Miller-Motte College-Chattanooga
7.7 mi awayPrivate for-profit · 2-year · 4,462 students · 56% graduate · median earnings $34,579 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 2,617 students · in-state tuition $24,870 · 57% graduate · median earnings $47,741 (10 yrs after entry)
Cleveland State Community College
13.9 mi awayPublic · 2-year · 1,975 students · in-state tuition $5,228 · 33% graduate · median earnings $41,366 (10 yrs after entry)
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: Chickamauga & Chattanooga National Military Park, 16 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Collegedale
Collegedale has 8 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Chickamauga & Chattanooga National Military Park (16 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Chickamauga & Chattanooga National Military Park
National Military Park
16 mi awayRussell Cave National Monument
National Monument
44 mi awayLittle River Canyon National Preserve
National Preserve
55 mi awayObed Wild & Scenic River
Wild & Scenic River
77 mi awayKennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park
National Battlefield Park
80 mi awayChattahoochee River National Recreation Area
National Recreation Area
85 mi awayGreat Smoky Mountains National Park
National Park
95 mi awayStones River National Battlefield
National Battlefield
96 mi awayPublic Libraries in Collegedale
Collegedale Public Library
9318 Apison Pike, Collegedale
Cities Near Collegedale
The closest cities within 60 miles
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Collegedale FAQ
Is Collegedale, Tennessee affordable?⌄
Collegedale's median rent is $1,581/month, which is close to the national average. The median household income is $70,246/year. Median home value is $365,100.
Is Collegedale, Tennessee safe?⌄
Collegedale's violent crime rate was 52 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is well below the national average — one of the safer cities in the country of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 836 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Collegedale, Tennessee?⌄
Hamilton County, which includes Collegedale, has an unemployment rate of 3.3%, which is solid, slightly below the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Collegedale, Tennessee?⌄
The cost of living in Collegedale is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,581/month and median household income is $70,246/year. The median home value is $365,100. About 36% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Collegedale, Tennessee?⌄
The average commute in Collegedale is 22 minutes, which is about average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from