East Ridge is a small city of 22,040 in Tennessee, with a median household income of $53,103
and a 6.5% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 93 (US average = 100), which is
7% below the national average.
Strengths:
East Ridge stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether East Ridge is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All East Ridge city data on this page comes from official government sources —
the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.
Cost of Living
Index: 92.8
East Ridge's overall cost of living index is 92.8,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in East Ridge costs roughly 7% less than the average American city.
Metric
East Ridge, TN
National Avg
Median Home Value
$164,000
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$1,024
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
60.4%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$53,103
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Near National Average
East Ridge's violent crime rate is 411.2 per 100,000 residents
— 8% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
411.2 /100k
Property Crime
1996.7 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
East Ridge is served primarily by Hamilton County.
Metric
East Ridge, TN
National Avg
School District
Hamilton County
—
Elementary Schools
42
—
Middle Schools
16
—
High Schools
22
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
21.5%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
85.7%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
East Ridge sees average highs of 51.0°F in January
and 90.5°F in July,
with 55.0 inches of annual precipitation
and 3.6 inches of snow per year.
East Ridge's cost of living index is 93, where 100 is the national average.
That makes East Ridge roughly 7% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $164,000 and median rent is $1,024/month.
East Ridge's violent crime rate is 411.2 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1996.7 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in East Ridge are operated by Hamilton County.
The district has 42 elementary, 16 middle, and 22 high schools.
21.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
East Ridge, TN has a population of 22,040, a median household income of $53,103, and an unemployment rate of 6.5%.
It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
East Ridge averages 51.0°F in January and 90.5°F in July. Annual rainfall is 55.0 inches
with about 3.6 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
East Ridge, TN is covered by 1 ZIP code: 37412.
The population of East Ridge, Tennessee is 22,040 with a median age of 39.6. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in East Ridge: cost of living index 93 (100 = US average), median home $164,000, median household income $53,103, crime index 103 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare East Ridge side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
