East Ridge, Tennessee

Small Tennessee city with local appeal

Southeast Chattanooga, TN-GA Metro

WhereAtHome Score

72.6

C-

out of 100

Overview

East Ridge is a Tennessee city with a population of approximately 21,961, part of the Chattanooga, TN-GA metropolitan area. The median home value is approximately $258,885. Median household income is $53,103.

Key Highlights

  • Population of approximately 21,961 (2023 Census estimate)
  • Median home value of $258,885 (Zillow ZHVI)
  • Median household income of $53,103 (Census ACS)
  • Average commute time of 19.3 minutes
  • Part of the Chattanooga, TN-GA metro area

Key Metrics

Population 2023

21,961

Source: Census ACS

$258,885

Source: Zillow ZHVI

$53,103

Source: Census ACS

19.3 min

Source: Census ACS

Walk Score 2026

30

Source: Walk Score

91 (100 = U.S. avg)

Source: AreaVibes / BLS

2024 Presidential Election

Hamilton County (county-level results)

43%
56%
Democrat 74,437
Republican 97,195
Leans R+13.1

Source: County-level results from MIT Election Data + Science Lab. Learn more

Score Breakdown

6 of 6 score factors available. Missing factors are excluded and available weights are rescaled.

Housing Affordability 79.3/100

Median home value relative to national average (Weight: 20%)

Income vs Housing 56.5/100

How affordable housing is relative to local incomes (Weight: 20%)

Commute Time 74.9/100

Average commute time compared to national average (Weight: 15%)

Crime 35/100

Overall crime levels based on FBI crime statistics (Weight: 20%)

Walkability 30/100

Walk Score — ease of daily errands on foot (Weight: 15%)

Purchasing Power 45.1/100

Median income relative to national average, adjusted for cost of living (Weight: 10%)

WhereAtHome Score 72.6

Location

East Ridge, TN (35.0027, -85.2460)
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Last Updated: 2026-01-01

Data sourced from U.S. Census Bureau, Zillow, FBI Crime Data Explorer, Walk Score, and Niche.