Markets/Tennessee/Chattanooga

Chattanooga, TN-GA Real Estate Market 2026

Investor-grade market analytics for Chattanooga, Tennessee. Data from Zillow ZHVI, FRED, Census ACS, and FEMA NRI. Updated monthly.

Median Home Price

$327,580

+0.0% year-over-year

Est. Rental Yield

5.6%

gross annual

Income Migration

➡️ Neutral1.08x

In-migrants avg $70,356 AGI vs out-migrants $65,146

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Opportunity Zone Market

12 ZIP codes in Chattanooga are designated Qualified Opportunity Zones (IRC 1400Z-2), eligible for capital gains tax deferral on qualifying investments. Learn more →

Chattanooga Market Summary

Chattanooga, TN-GA is in a stabilization phase with 0% year-over-year appreciation, suggesting cooling demand and a shift toward balanced conditions. Affordability remains favorable with a price-to-income ratio of 4.77x, below the national average of 4.8x. Modest net positive migration (+1,168 returns/year) provides steady demand support. Climate risk remains low (24/100), favorable for long-term investment stability. Rental yield of 5.56% is moderate, offering acceptable cash flow for leveraged investments.

Affordability

Affordability Score75/100
Price-to-Income Ratio4.8x (national avg 4.8x)
Median Household Income$68,666

Climate & Natural Hazard Risk

Chattanooga, TN-GA's primary climate exposure is tornadoes (52/100). The composite climate risk score of 24/100 (Low) indicates overall risk reflecting favorable conditions for long-term real estate investment. This market benefits from relatively low natural hazard exposure compared to coastal and wildfire-prone regions.

Source: FEMA National Risk Index

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