Neighborhood · Chattanooga, TN

North Chattanooga Eviction Risk: Moderate

5 census tracts · pop 14,709 · pop-weighted Eviction Risk Score 4.2/10 · range 2.9–6.5

North Chattanooga is a white (non-hispanic) neighborhood in Chattanooga with 5 census tracts and a population of 14,709 residents. The neighborhood's pop-weighted eviction-risk score of 4.2/10 (Moderate tier) blends state law, county-level filing rates, parent-city politics, and tract-specific rent-to-income ratios + poverty. 35% of renters here pay at least 30% of household income on rent, and 17% are severely cost-burdened (≥50% of income). Average gross rent of $1,194/month sits 5% lower than the Chattanooga citywide average ($1,256).

Risk score

4.2

Moderate

5 tracts · population-weighted

North Chattanooga vs Chattanooga How this neighborhood stacks against the citywide average

% of income on rent

35.0% +22%

Chattanooga: 28.6%

Average gross rent

$1,194 -5%

Chattanooga: $1,256

Average HH income

$82,156 +35%

Chattanooga: $61,028

Poverty rate

14.9% -15%

Chattanooga: 17.6%

Renter share

55.1% +16%

Chattanooga: 47.6%

Peer neighborhoods

Neighborhoods with similar eviction risk

Same county, closest by Eviction Risk Score.

Geographic context

Risk heat across North Chattanooga and the region

Click any tract to drill in · 5 tracts span score 2.9–6.5

Why North Chattanooga scores 4.2

9 axes · pop-weighted · 1 = landlord-friendly

State political climate

legislature & governorship · Range 1.9–1.9 across tracts

1.9

Regional political climate

County-level mix · 2024 presidential margin · Range 4.5–4.5 across tracts

4.5

Local political climate

Parent city governance · Range 4.5–4.5 across tracts

4.5

Rent control risk

35% of income on rent · Range 1.0–1.0 across tracts

1.0

Eviction process difficulty

State notice requirements & court backlog · Range 2.5–2.5 across tracts

2.5

Tenant organizing strength

55% renter households · Range 3.5–3.5 across tracts

3.5

Housing court bias

County bench composition · Range 3.0–3.0 across tracts

3.0

Economic stress

14.9% below poverty line · Range 1.0–10.0 across tracts

3.7

Supply constraint

Rent-to-FMR gap & zoning friction · Range 1.0–5.4 across tracts

3.9

Risk score comparison

North Chattanooga vs. parent city, state, U.S.

Eviction Risk Score (0–10 scale).

Variance across tracts

How uniformly does eviction risk play out in North Chattanooga?

Left: distribution of constituent tract scores. Right: every tract as a heat square. Click any square to drill in.

Score distribution

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Spread of 3.6 points from 2.9 to 6.5. This neighborhood crosses multiple risk tiers, so block-by-block conditions vary substantially.

Tracts as heat grid

6.5 4.7 4.6 3.5 2.9

Each square = one census tract. Color tracks the same green→red ramp as the chloropleth map above.

Census tracts

5 tracts in North Chattanooga

Ranked highest-risk first. Click for per-tract detail.

Tract↕	Score↕	Pop↕	% over 30% on rent↕	Average rent↕
47065001600	6.5	2,714	45%	$431
47065000800	4.7	1,921	39%	$1,392
47065003100	4.6	1,944	46%	$1,481
47065000700	3.5	4,727	24%	$1,319
47065000600	2.9	3,403	34%	$1,353

Social Vulnerability Index

CDC SVI percentile: 35

Pop-weighted across 5 tracts. Higher = more vulnerable to disaster, displacement, and rent shocks. Source: CDC/ATSDR SVI 2022.

Socioeconomic status 39%ile

Poverty, unemployment, no-HS-diploma, housing cost burden

Household characteristics 30%ile

Single-parent HH, disability, language barriers, age 17- / 65+

Racial/ethnic minority 34%ile

Hispanic + non-white share of population

Housing & transport 52%ile

Multi-unit structures, mobile homes, crowding, no vehicle

Frequently asked

About North Chattanooga

What is the eviction-risk score for North Chattanooga?

North Chattanooga scores 4.2/10 (Moderate tier) across 5 census tracts. The pop-weighted Eviction Risk Score blends state law, county filing rates, parent-city politics, and tract-specific rent-to-income and poverty signals.

How does North Chattanooga compare to Chattanooga overall?

North Chattanooga scores 1.7 points higher than Chattanooga overall (2.5/10). Renters spend 35% of income on rent vs 29% citywide. Average rent: $1,194 vs $1,256.

What is the average rent in North Chattanooga?

Average gross rent in North Chattanooga eviction risk is $1,194/month (pop-weighted across 5 census tracts, ACS 5-year 2023). 35% of renter households are cost-burdened.

What percentage of North Chattanooga residents are renters?

55% of North Chattanooga households are renter-occupied (vs 48% in Chattanooga). The neighborhood has 14,709 residents.

Is North Chattanooga a high social-vulnerability area?

North Chattanooga sits in the 35th percentile nationally on the CDC Social Vulnerability Index (less vulnerable). The index combines poverty, unemployment, household composition, racial/ethnic minority share, and housing/transportation factors across all US census tracts.

Which tracts in North Chattanooga have the highest eviction risk?

The highest-risk constituent tract in North Chattanooga is census tract 47065001600 (score 6.5/10). Across the 5 tracts in this neighborhood the score ranges from 2.9 to 6.5, a spread of 3.6 points.

How safe is North Chattanooga for landlords?

North Chattanooga eviction risk carries a moderate-tier eviction-risk profile for landlords (4.2/10). Pop-weighted across 5 constituent tracts, the score blends parent-city rent-control posture, county eviction-process timelines, and tract-specific rent-to-income / poverty signals. Compared to Chattanooga as a whole (2.5/10), this neighborhood is higher-risk.

What is the demographic breakdown of North Chattanooga?

North Chattanooga has 14,857 residents (White (non-Hispanic) Neighborhood). Top groups: White (non-Hispanic) (73.6%), Black (non-Hispanic) (16.7%), Other / Multiracial (4.6%). Source: ACS 5-year 2023, table B03002.

Nearby

Other neighborhoods near North Chattanooga

5.9 Highland Park 8 tracts · pop 26,175 4.3 Hixson 2 tracts · pop 12,789 4.3 TDOT Region 2 2 tracts · pop 4,195

Sibling neighborhoods

Other neighborhoods inside Chattanooga

Same parent city, ranked by score similarity to North Chattanooga.

4.3 TDOT Region 2 2 tracts · pop 4,195 4.3 Hixson 2 tracts · pop 12,789 4.7 Logan Heights 1 tracts · pop 5,123 3.6 The Overlook at Fairview 1 tracts · pop 6,962 3.4 Hidden Harbor 1 tracts · pop 4,299 6 Highland Park 8 tracts · pop 26,175

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