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Collegedale, Tennessee, in Hamilton county, is 14 miles E of Chattanooga, Tennessee (center to center) and 97 miles NW of Atlanta, Georgia. The city is conveniently located inside the Chattanooga metropolitan area. There are an estimated 6,514 people in Collegedale.
In Collegedale, about 48% of adults are married.
In 2000, Collegedale had a median family income of $52,337. Collegedale has more than its share of wealthy families and people. The city has a large middle class. You won't find a lot of people in Collegedale living below the poverty line. It's worth mentioning that smart, educated people feel at home in the city.
In the 2004 race for President, Michael Badnarik was the top recipient of campaign contributions ($1,500) in Collegedale. Party contributions tended to flow to the Republican team.
Approximately 67% of housing in Collegedale is owner-occupied. The city contains many homes that have been built in recent years. Property taxes are a bit high in Collegedale, which may indicate the community's investment in its schools and infrastructure.
In Collegedale, 83% of commuters drive to work. The city is not so congested and car-oriented that lots of people can't get around on foot or by bike.
Collegedale strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Tennessee):
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Walking and Biking to Work (vs. State) | Top 3% |  |
| College Educated Adults (vs. State) | Top 6% | |
| Racial Diversity (vs. State) | Top 9% | |
| Well-Paid Single Women (vs. State) | Top 10% | |
| Low Rate of Poverty (vs. State) | Top 13% | |
| Median Family Income (vs. State) | Top 14% | |
| People in Middle Class or Better (vs. State) | Top 15% | |
| Short Commute Times (vs. State) | Top 17% | |
Comparing Collegedale to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Tennessee (State):
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| Female Share of the Population |  |  |
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| Well-Paid Single Men |  | |
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| Children Under 5 Years Old | |  |
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| Portion of People Married | |  |
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| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
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| College Educated Adults | | |
| People Above Poverty | | |
| Median Family Income | | |
| People in Middle Class or Better | | |
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
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| Walking and Biking to Work | | |
| Short Commute Times | | |
| Working at Home | | |
| Public Transportation Use | | |
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| Housing Recently Built | | |
| Affordability of Rents | | |
| Affordability of Property Taxes | | |
| Seasonal and Vacation Housing | | |
| Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals | | |
| People Living Alone | | |
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
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| Low Property Crime | | |
| Low Violent Crime | | |
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