CollegedaleTN
A town of 11,330, settled in 1916. More miles of trail than almost any town in Tennessee.
What makes Collegedale stand out
The 3 things Collegedale does most differently from other towns.
Collegedale has grown 34.1% since 2010
8,282 people in 2010; 11,330 today.
U.S. Census 2010 & 2020 · ACS
Collegedale’s report card
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Upcoming events
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The data
Ordered by what stands out in Collegedale. Another town gets a different order.
4.7% of Collegedale is conserved land
48 miles of trails across 8 parks and preserves.
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Bauxite Ridge | 17.2 mi | 437 |
| 2. Little Debbie Park | 0.6 mi | 10 |
| 3. Veteran's Park | 0.4 mi | 13 |
Most working residents commute out of Collegedale
Most working residents leave Collegedale for work: only 4% work in town. The top destinations are Chattanooga (53%), Apison (5%) and Cleveland (4%). Half commute less than 12 miles.
Where working residents work
Healthier than 76% of U.S. towns
Collegedale beats the Tennessee average on 13 of 26 CDC measures and trails it on 1.
| What stands out | Collegedale | TN |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer smokers | 11.9% | 17.3% |
| Fewer adults with diabetes | 9.7% | 13.6% |
| Fewer adults treating high blood pressure | 73.1% | 76.2% |
A typical Collegedale home is worth about $415K
The typical Collegedale home is worth about $415,000, about the same as a year ago, 24% above the Tennessee typical home.
Typical home value
Less crime per resident than 68% of U.S. towns
Collegedale reports less crime per resident than 68% of the U.S. towns and cities we grade.
Violent crime per 1,000 residents
Property crime per 1,000 residents
Collegedale’s public schools outperform 34% of Tennessee districts
The public schools Collegedale’s kids attend, from kindergarten through graduation, trail 66% of Tennessee’s districts on state tests and graduation. Among towns with similar incomes, they rank near the bottom.
| School | Grades | Students | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wolftever Creek Elementary School | PK–5 | 632 | B |
| Collegedale Academy-Elementary Private | K–5 | 289 | |
| Ooltewah Middle School | 6–8 | 547 | C+ |
| Collegedale Academy Private | PK–12 | 904 | |
| Collegedale Academy Private | K–12 | 847 |
Mild winters, hot summers
Collegedale has mild winters and warm summers, with plenty of rain. A typical July afternoon reaches 89°, a January night drops to 31°, and snow is almost unheard of.
Typical low → high °F
Moderate risk, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 43% of U.S. communities.
48 miles of trails in Collegedale
4.7% of the town is conserved land, across 8 parks and preserves.
About Collegedale
City in Tennessee, United States
Collegedale is a city in Hamilton County, Tennessee, United States. The population was 11,109 at the 2020 census. Collegedale is a suburb of Chattanooga and is part of the Chattanooga, TN-GA Metropolitan Statistical Area. Collegedale is home to Southern Adventist University. The median household income is one of the highest in Hamilton County. It has been ranked as one of the best and safest places to live in Tennessee. The unincorporated community of Ooltewah is an enclave in Collegedale.
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- Established
- 1916
- Population
- 11,109
- Area
- 12 sq mi
- Elevation
- 784 ft
- ZIP code
- 37315
- Area code
- 423
Collegedale’s neighbors
3 towns share a border with Collegedale.