Lookout Mountain is a small town of 2,128 in Tennessee, with a median household income of $181,458
and a 0.8% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 93 (US average = 100), which is
7% below the national average.
Strengths:
Lookout Mountain stands out for an affordable cost of living, solid school ratings (A), a well-educated population, short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include high home prices. Whether Lookout Mountain is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Lookout Mountain 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
Lookout Mountain's overall cost of living index is 92.8,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Lookout Mountain costs roughly 7% less than the average American city.
Metric
Lookout Mountain, TN
National Avg
Median Home Value
$710,600
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$1,446
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
92.8%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$181,458
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Near National Average
Lookout Mountain's violent crime rate is 535.3 per 100,000 residents
— 41% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
535.3 /100k
Property Crime
2471.2 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Lookout Mountain is served primarily by Hamilton County.
Metric
Lookout Mountain, 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
87.0%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
99.6%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Lookout Mountain sees average highs of 45.6°F in January
and 83.8°F in July,
with 58.6 inches of annual precipitation
and 0.7 inches of snow per year.
Lookout Mountain's cost of living index is 93, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Lookout Mountain roughly 7% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $710,600 and median rent is $1,446/month.
Lookout Mountain's violent crime rate is 535.3 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 2471.2 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Lookout Mountain are operated by Hamilton County.
The district has 42 elementary, 16 middle, and 22 high schools.
87.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Lookout Mountain, TN has a population of 2,128, a median household income of $181,458, and an unemployment rate of 0.8%.
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.
Lookout Mountain averages 45.6°F in January and 83.8°F in July. Annual rainfall is 58.6 inches
with about 0.7 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Lookout Mountain, TN is covered by 1 ZIP code: 37350.
The population of Lookout Mountain, Tennessee is 2,128 with a median age of 49.3. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Lookout Mountain: cost of living index 93 (100 = US average), median home $710,600, median household income $181,458, crime index 132 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Lookout Mountain side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
