Median Age
43 Years
Largest Age Group
35-44 Years
Approximately 13% of Residents
Under 20
22%
Over 65
23%
Hixson
Hixson, TN Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,247
Population
43,849
Renter Mix
25% Rent
A riverside suburb on Chattanooga’s north side.
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Tucked along Chattanooga's northern edge, Hixson sits beside the Tennessee River with easy city access minus the noise. This relaxed, outdoor-minded community draws nature lovers to North Chickamauga Creek Conservancy for hiking and paddling year-round, while nearby Prentice Cooper State Forest offers miles of backcountry terrain.
Day-to-day life centers on convenience. Northgate Mall anchors the shopping scene, surrounded by diverse dining options. Downtown Chattanooga is minutes away, putting the North Shore and Southside districts within easy reach for evenings out.
The rental landscape emphasizes suburban comfort, with apartment communities, townhomes, and spacious multi-bedroom units forming most inventory. Options range from well-maintained garden-style communities to newer builds with updated finishes. First settled in 1821 by the Hixson family, this Hamilton County corner has grown steadily while maintaining the easygoing pace that originally drew residents here.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$79,805
Average: $101,455
Education
13,663
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
22,065
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Hixson has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
25%
Non-Renters
75%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
26%
Other Education
74%
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Hixson, TN is $1,089 for a studio, $1,251 for one bedroom, $1,455 for two bedrooms, and $1,943 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Hixson has decreased by -1.0% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,251/month
844 Sq Ft
House
$2,005/month
1,565 Sq Ft
Getting Around
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Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
30
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Bikeability
30
/ 100
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Tennessee Valley Railroad
- Tennessee Aquarium
- Booker T. Washington State Park
- Prentice Cooper State Forest
- Harrison Bay State Park
Airports
- Lovell Field
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.