Median Age
39 Years
Largest Age Group
30-39 Years
Approximately 16% of Residents
Under 20
22%
Over 65
18%
Ooltewah
Ooltewah, TN Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,343
Population
10,312
Renter Mix
45% Rent
A quiet enclave on the outskirts of Chattanooga.
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Outdoors
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Tucked between rolling hills in Hamilton County, Ooltewah sits about 20 minutes east of downtown Chattanooga, offering a quieter pace without sacrificing city access. Connected via I-75, commutes to Chattanooga or Cleveland are straightforward. Outdoor enthusiasts are well-positioned here, with Harrison Bay State Park nearby and the Great Smoky Mountains within reach. Southern Adventist University anchors the area's southern edge, adding a steady rhythm to local life.
Renters will find townhomes, single-family homes, and apartments that offer more space than urban alternatives. The rental landscape emphasizes comfort and room to breathe, with options ranging from cozy one-bedrooms averaging $1,333 to spacious three-bedroom layouts around $1,932.
Ooltewah's downtown square features the former James County Courthouse, a National Register landmark that serves as a daily reminder of the area's deep roots. James County went bankrupt in 1919 and was absorbed into Hamilton County, leaving Ooltewah as a quiet but historically rich pocket of East Tennessee worth calling home.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$69,184
Average: $80,095
Education
2,228
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
4,590
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Ooltewah has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
45%
Non-Renters
55%
Education Distribution
Review this city's overall education levels.
Bachelor's or Higher
18%
Other Education
82%
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Ooltewah, TN is $1,350 for one bedroom, $1,646 for two bedrooms, and $1,909 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Ooltewah has decreased by -2.7% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,350/month
819 Sq Ft
House
$2,594/month
2,226 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Ooltewah, TN is for everyday living.
Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
20
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
90
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
50
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades PK-5
874 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
617 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
602 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
657 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
738 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
519 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,265 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,266 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Tennessee Valley Railroad
- Booker T. Washington State Park
- Elise Chapin Sanctuary at Audubon Acres
- Red Clay State Park
- 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.