More + more people – namely, millennials – are choosing to make Chattanooga their home. According to the U.S. Census Bureau , 2,000 new people moved to Chattanooga in 2017 (the most in any year since 2010) and our city saw an 11,265 population increase from 2010-17.
This summer, Nooga was listed among the 20 best cities for millennial homebuyers – with a median home price nearly 28% below the U.S. average – and scored highly for job growth in another ranking of the top 20 cities for young home buyers , with 3,567 jobs added in 2019.
Why is our population growing? Here are a few reasons:
- Chattanooga has made its way onto a number of lists lauding its livability , like the 2014 Top 100 Places to Live .
- Our proximity to the mountains + the Tennessee River provides residents access to outdoor activities like hiking, rock climbing, kayaking, tubing + more.
- Despite a nationwide decline in homeownership among young adults, a 2017 study found Nooga was one of the top 10 markets where homeownership has improved in the past decade for those in their 20s + 30s.
- Nooga is home to a slew of tech-based companies + startups, due largely in part to its citywide high-speed internet provided by EPB .
- STEM-based jobs have led to STEM-focused programs in Chattanooga + Hamilton County schools, like the STEM School of Chattanooga + UT’s Chattanooga Challenger STEM Learning Center .
How is our city growing to accommodate new residents?
- Downtown has been steadily growing, often making lists like 10 Best Downtowns
- More urban living options like Market City Center , ft. outdoor balconies + rooftop amenities ; sleek, modern design + a walkable location in proximity to nearly everything
- Family-friendly entertainment like the Tennessee Aquarium + movies in Miller Park
- Healthy and growing brewery + restaurant scenes (here are some of our favorite coffee shops , brunch spots + happy hour options)
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