City profile
East Ridge, TN
Hamilton County · Population 22,070
East Ridge is a town in Hamilton County, TN with about 22,070 residents and a typical home value near $211,000. It is 6 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
$211,100
Typical monthly housing
$1,286
Cost of living (100 = U.S.)
79
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
89 mi to McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS)
Political lean (2024 county vote)
Leans Republican · 43% Democratic / 56% Republican
Community
Population
22,070
Black population
11.1%
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 22,070 residents
- Typical home value about $211,000
- 6 miles from Chattanooga, TN
Trade-offs
- Scores for this place are estimated from Census data and the nearest major city
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