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Monteagle, TN


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Monteagle, Tennessee

Monteagle, Tennessee, in Grundy county, is 32 miles W of Chattanooga, Tennessee (center to center) and 83 miles SE of Nashville, Tennessee. There are an estimated 1,238 people in the town.

The People and Families of Monteagle

In Monteagle, about 47% of adults are married.

Monteagle has its share of retirees. People over 65 are not uncommon.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Monteagle had a median family income of $29,886. A tendency for its residents to work at home is one of the things that define the lifestyle in Monteagle.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 race for President, George W. Bush was the top recipient of campaign contributions ($1,250) in Monteagle. Party contributions tended to flow to the Democratic team.

Monteagle Housing

Approximately 75% of housing in Monteagle is owner-occupied. The town sports a large amount of seasonal housing, typically for vacation or part-time use. Tax haters might appreciate the relatively low real estate taxes in Monteagle.

Commuting

In Monteagle, 84% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

Monteagle strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Tennessee):

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)
Top 17%Monteagle Affordability of Property Taxes

Comparative Profile of Monteagle, TN

Comparing Monteagle to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Tennessee (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Senior Citizens1010
Age of the Population1010
Female Share of the Population76
Racial Diversity64
Male Share of the Population45
Well-Paid Single Men23
Children Under 5 Years Old21

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married45
Average Household Size34

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults88
People in Middle Class or Better22
Median Family Income22
People Above Poverty12

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home1010
Short Commute Times66
Walking and Biking to Work55
Public Transportation Use44

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing1010
Affordability of Property Taxes99
Housing Recently Built87
Affordability of Rents87
People Living Alone76
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals44

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime58
Low Property Crime24
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