Housing in Chattanooga, TN
Home values, rent, ownership rates, and housing market data
Housing Market Snapshot
Source: Zillow — January 2026Zillow Home Value Index
$312,219
Zillow Rent Index
$1,529
Chattanooga vs Similar Cities
Source: Census ACS / Redfin (2023)Compared to cities with 100,000 - 250,000 residents. Chattanooga is highlighted.
Median Home Value
69th%ilemost expensive$259,200show rank
Median Rent
68th%ilemost expensive rent$1,155show rank
Rent Burden
75th%ilehighest rent burden22.7%show rank
Census Housing Data
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)Median Home Value
$259,200
Median Rent
$1,155
Total Housing Units
87,138
Vacancy Rate
10.6%
Owner Occupied
53.1%
Renter Occupied
46.9%
Median Property Tax
$2,208
per year
Monthly Cost (w/ Mortgage)
$1,044
Housing Types
Single Family63.3%
Multi-Family35.3%
Mobile Home1.5%
The median home value in Chattanooga, TN is $259,200. According to Zillow, the home value index for Chattanooga is $312,219. Zillow's observed rent index is $1,529/month. About 53.1% of housing units are owner-occupied. The median year homes were built is 1975. There are 87,138 total housing units.