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Signal Mountain, Tennessee, in Hamilton county, is 5 miles N of Chattanooga, Tennessee (center to center) and 108 miles SE of Nashville, Tennessee. The town is conveniently located inside the Chattanooga metropolitan area. There are an estimated 7,429 people in Signal Mountain.
In Signal Mountain, about 70% of adults are married. Many folks in Signal Mountain are married and settled down.
The town has a larger percentage of females than most places. Signal Mountain has its share of retirees. People over 65 are not uncommon.
In 2000, Signal Mountain had a median family income of $86,997. Signal Mountain has more than its share of wealthy families and people. The town has a large middle class. You won't find a lot of people in Signal Mountain living below the poverty line. It's worth mentioning that smart, educated people feel at home in the town. A tendency for its residents to work at home is one of the things that define the lifestyle in Signal Mountain. If a good man (or woman) is hard to find, try looking in the town, where there happen to be many singles with good incomes.
In the 2004 race for President, George W. Bush was the top recipient of campaign contributions ($83,934) in Signal Mountain. Party contributions tended to flow to the Republican team.
The low crime rate is a boost to quality of living and housing values in Signal Mountain.
Approximately 81% of housing in Signal Mountain is owner-occupied. Property taxes are a bit high in the town, which may indicate the community's investment in its schools and infrastructure.
In Signal Mountain, 93% of commuters drive to work. There just aren't a lot of public transporation users in Signal Mountain.
Signal Mountain strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Tennessee):
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Well-Paid Single Women (vs. State) | Top 2% |  |
| Median Family Income (vs. State) | Top 3% | |
| Well-Paid Single Men (vs. State) | Top 3% | |
| College Educated Adults (vs. Peers) | Top 3% | |
| People in Middle Class or Better (vs. State) | Top 4% | |
| Low Rate of Poverty (vs. State) | Top 5% | |
| Low Property Crime (vs. Peers) | Top 5% | |
| Low Violent Crime (vs. Peers) | Top 11% | |
Comparing Signal Mountain to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Tennessee (State):
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| Well-Paid Single Women | | |
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| Children Under 5 Years Old |  |  |
| Male Share of the Population | | |
| Racial Diversity | |  |
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| Portion of People Married | | |
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| College Educated Adults | | |
| Median Family Income | | |
| People in Middle Class or Better | | |
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| Working at Home | | |
| Short Commute Times | | |
| Walking and Biking to Work | | |
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| Housing Recently Built | | |
| Seasonal and Vacation Housing |  | |
| People Living Alone | | |
| Affordability of Property Taxes | | |
| Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals | | |
| Affordability of Rents | | |
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
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| Low Property Crime | | |
| Low Violent Crime | | |
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