Median Age
46 Years
Largest Age Group
10-19 Years
Approximately 16% of Residents
Under 20
26%
Over 65
25%
Signal Mountain
Signal Mountain, TN Area Guide
Bask in natural beauty on the cusp of Chattanooga
Suburban
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Scenic
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Mountain Views
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Family-Friendly
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Active
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Upscale
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Close-Knit
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Peaceful
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Quiet
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Located just eight miles north of Chattanooga, Signal Mountain is a scenic suburb offering residents a peaceful reprieve from the bustle of city life with nearby access to a host of modern conveniences. Signal Mountain exudes a small-town atmosphere, with a close-knit community bonded by an array of year-round events. Outdoor recreation abounds near Signal Mountain, with the Tennessee River, Prentice Cooper State Forest, and numerous trails and falls within close proximity to town. Options for weekend trips are plentiful, with Nashville and Atlanta both within a two-hour drive of Signal Mountain.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$118,766
Average: $149,887
Education
4,129
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
3,533
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Signal Mountain has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
18%
Non-Renters
82%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
49%
Other Education
51%
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Signal Mountain, TN is for everyday living.
Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
20
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
90
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
40
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades K-5
586 Students
Public
Grades K-5
732 Students
Signal Mountain Middle/High School
Public
Grades 6-12
1,368 Students
Signal Mountain Middle/High School
Public
Grades 6-12
1,368 Students
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The GreatSchools Rating helps parents compare schools within a state based on a variety of school quality indicators and provides a helpful picture of how effectively each school serves all of its students. Ratings are on a scale of 1 (below average) to 10 (above average) and can include test scores, college readiness, academic progress, advanced courses, equity, discipline and attendance data. We also advise parents to visit schools, consider other information on school performance and programs, and consider family needs as part of the school selection process.
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Prentice Cooper State Forest
- Creative Discovery Museum
- Tennessee River Gorge Trust
- Tennessee Aquarium
- Chattanooga Zoo
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.