City profile
Collegedale, TN
Hamilton County · Population 11,330
Collegedale is a town in Hamilton County, TN with about 11,330 residents and a typical home value near $365,000. It is 15 miles from Chattanooga, TN, which shapes its climate, healthcare access and amenities.
Climate
Climate type
Mild & temperate
Winter avg
40°F
Summer avg
79°F
Sunny days / yr
204
Home prices & cost of living
Median home price
$365,100
Typical monthly housing
$2,224
Cost of living (100 = U.S.)
98
Taxes
- Property tax
- 0.79%
- State income tax (top)
- None
- Social Security
- Not taxed
- Pensions
- Not taxed
- Sales tax (state + avg. local)
- 9.56%
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate · county score 93/100
Top hazards: Tornado, Strong wind, Earthquake
Nearest major airport
79 mi to McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS)
Political lean (2024 county vote)
Leans Republican · 43% Democratic / 56% Republican
Community
Population
11,330
Black population
9.2%
County
Hamilton County
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2025–2026 trends
2026 market trends
- ▸TN is gaining retirees — a sign of strong retiree services and community
- ▸Climate/cost risks to check: tornadoes
Highlights
- About 11,330 residents
- Typical home value about $365,000
- 15 miles from Chattanooga, TN
Trade-offs
- Smaller community with fewer local amenities
- Scores for this place are estimated from Census data and the nearest major city
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