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Chattanooga, TN — ZIP 37419

Population: 5,980 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 37419 (Chattanooga, TN) is $375,868 — down 0.7% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $497,000 after a median 37 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,533/month. 2 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with icestorm, inlandflooding, lightning the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 8.1% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$375,868

Median home value

-0.7%

1-year change

37

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$375,868
1-year appreciation
-0.7%
3-year appreciation
+2.5%
5-year appreciation
+23.3%
10-year appreciation
+78.9%
All-time peak (2025-03)
$385,141
House Price Index (state)
484.9 (+0.8% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$497,000
Median list price
$427,695
Median price per sqft
$249
1-year sale-price change
+3.5%
Median days on market
37 days
Homes sold (recent period)
41
For-sale inventory
57
Sale-to-list ratio
100.5%
Active listings
70
1-year forecast
-0.1%
New listings (monthly)
14

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$1,533/mo
Studio fair-market rent
$1,181/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,231/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,340/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,657/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,761/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Below Average)
91.9 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
13.2¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$11.80/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
7.40%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.73%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
2
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
0
High schools
1
Schools include
Lookout Valley Middle / High School, Lookout Valley Elementary School

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
iceStorm, inlandFlooding, lightning, strongWind, tornado
Notable hazard ratings (county)
hail: Relatively Moderate · drought: Relatively Low · tornado: Relatively High · coldWave: Relatively Moderate · heatWave: Relatively Low · iceStorm: Relatively High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 68% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
53.5%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
1
Nearest Superfund site
Southside Chattanooga Lead (2.6 mi)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Annual precipitation
57.6 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
7b (extreme annual low 5 to 10°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
44
Days with Good air quality
237
Days with Moderate air quality
126
Highest AQI recorded (year)
141

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
3
Nearest national park
Chickamauga & Chattanooga National Military Park (8 mi)
National parks include
Chickamauga & Chattanooga National Military Park, Russell Cave National Monument, Little River Canyon National Preserve
Airports within 30 mi
21
Nearest airport
Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport (Lovell Field) (CHA) (8 mi)
Nearest major airport
Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport (Lovell Field) (CHA) (8 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
15
Hospitals include
DEKALB REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER, HAMILTON MEDICAL CENTER, ADVENTHEALTH GORDON
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.3 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
175
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.3 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+2,003 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,982
Housing built before 1970
43.5%
Housing built 2000 or later
35.0%
Median annual property tax
$2,848
Households with broadband internet
74.5%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
196,986
Average weekly wage
$1,292
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Administrative Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
1,887

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

ZIP 37419State medianUS median
Median home value$375,868$269,266$288,527
Median sale price$497,000$315,000$325,000
Median days on market37 days73 days51 days
Typical rent$1,533/mo$1,599/mo$1,809/mo
Median annual property tax$2,848$970$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in ZIP 37419?
$375,868.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 37419?
$497,000.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 37419?
Median days on market: 37 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 37419?
Typical rent: $1,533/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 37419?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: iceStorm, inlandFlooding, lightning, strongWind, tornado.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 37419?
Risk to homes is higher than 68% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 37419?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 37419?
1 current or proposed National Priorities List site within 5 miles (EPA). Nearest site: Southside Chattanooga Lead, 2.6 mi.
How many schools serve ZIP 37419?
2 schools (1 elementary, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
What is the air quality in ZIP 37419?
Good. Median AQI: 44. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 37419?
Regional Price Parity: 91.9 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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