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Signal Mountain, TN


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Signal Mountain, Tennessee

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.

The People and Families of 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.

Wealth and Education

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.

Political Inclinations

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.

Crime and Safety

The low crime rate is a boost to quality of living and housing values in Signal Mountain.

Signal Mountain Housing

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.

Commuting

In Signal Mountain, 93% of commuters drive to work. There just aren't a lot of public transporation users in Signal Mountain.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. State)
Top 2%trophySignal Mountain Well-Paid Single Women
Median Family Income
(vs. State)
Top 3%trophySignal Mountain Median Family Income
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. State)
Top 3%trophySignal Mountain Well-Paid Single Men
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)
Top 3%trophySignal Mountain College Educated Adults
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. State)
Top 4%trophySignal Mountain People in Middle Class or Better
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. State)
Top 5%trophySignal Mountain Low Rate of Poverty
Low Property Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 5%trophySignal Mountain Low Property Crime
Low Violent Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 11%Signal Mountain Low Violent Crime

Comparative Profile of Signal Mountain, TN

Comparing Signal Mountain 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
Age of the Population1010
Senior Citizens109
Well-Paid Single Women1010
Well-Paid Single Men910
Female Share of the Population97
Children Under 5 Years Old34
Male Share of the Population34
Racial Diversity12

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married99
Average Household Size58

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults1010
Median Family Income1010
People in Middle Class or Better910
People Above Poverty910

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home1010
Short Commute Times45
Walking and Biking to Work35
Public Transportation Use14

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built75
Seasonal and Vacation Housing66
People Living Alone54
Affordability of Property Taxes51
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals46
Affordability of Rents11

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime1010
Low Violent Crime910

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