Chattanooga : Tennessee
Living a Gated Community Lifestyle in Chattanooga, Tennessee
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Where to Retire in Chattanooga and Home Prices
Four of Chattanooga's neighborhoods have been designated by the National Register of Historic Places: Fort Wood, Ferger Place, Glenwood and St. Elmo. There are many pleasant suburbs including Lookout Mountain, and there are a number of active adult and 55+ communities in the area (see link at top left.)
The median selling price of a home in Chattanooga in the 4th quarter of 2022 was $279,600, according to the National Association of Realtors. Many active adult communities are being built in the area with a wide range of prices.
What Is Special about Chattanooga
- Low cost of living and no state income tax
- Hunter Museum of Art
- Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum
- Many historic buildings and neighborhoods
- Solid and growing economic base
- Chattanooga Aquarium (see picture at top of page)
- Historic battlefields
- Many outdoor recreational activities
What Is Not Special about Chattanooga
Chattanooga crime rate may be high in certain parts and public transportation may be a problem for those who do not drive.
Climate and Physical Environment
Located on the southern border of Tennessee in the eastern portion. It is on the Tennessee River in the Appalachian Mountains. A number of ridges make this a very hilly terrain. There are lakes and dams in the area. Chattanooga gets occasional snow in winter. January temps tend to be from 30-50, with the average July temperature about 80 degrees.
Restaurants & Cultural Scene
In addition to the annual Riverbend Festival, which attracts tens of thousands each June for its music, Chattanooga has the Tivoli Theatre which is home to the symphony and opera. The Chattanooga Theatre Centre has many programs as well. There is an active library and an annual writer's festival. UT - Chattanooga with its 10,000 students also has many cultural programs.
Crime
The crime rate is about twice the national average.
Medical Facilities
Chattanooga is home to several hospitals including Erlanger, ParkRidge, and Memorial.
Transportation
Chattanooga airport has several carriers with service to many other cities. Several interstates go through or near Chattanooga. There is a mass transit system (bus). Chattanooga is below average in walkability when compared to other communities.
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