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East Ridge, TN

Hamilton CountyElev. 237 m
Population
22,034
Median home
$182,500
Disaster risk
Relatively Moderate
Sex offenders
0

Overview

About East Ridge

With about 22,034 residents, East Ridge is one of Tennessee's notable places. East Ridge sits in Hamilton County. The median age is 36.8 and the median household income is $55,988. Homes carry a median value of $182,500, and about 58% of residents own where they live. White residents make up the largest share of the population (68.6%). Around 23% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 20 minutes.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

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Who lives here

Demographics

Population
22,034
Median age
36.8
Median household income
$55,988
Per-capita income
$31,661
Poverty rate
14.8%
High-school grad or higher
85.8%
Bachelor's degree or higher
23.1%
Unemployment
5.8%
Avg. commute
20.1 min
Work from home
12.2%
Residents by race & ethnicity
White68.6%
Hispanic or Latino15.3%
Black11.6%
Asian0.8%
Workforce by occupation
Management, business, science & arts29.6%
Service23.8%
Sales & office23.3%
Production, transportation & material moving15.9%
Natural resources, construction & maintenance7.3%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

Housing

Property report

Median home value
$182,500
Median gross rent
$1,112/mo
Owner-occupied
57.6%
Median year built
1965
Households
9,578
Avg. household size
2.28

Area-level figures. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS (5-year). Parcel-level records coming next.

Education

Schools

Public, private and charter schools serving East Ridge.

Data source being added: U.S. Dept. of Education / NCES (public). We show real, sourced figures only — never estimates.

Safety

Crime

violent crime44% above national
East Ridge555
Tennessee646
United States386
↑ 26% higher than 2019
2019–2023
property crime15% above national
East Ridge2,247
Tennessee2,403
United States1,952
↓ 35% lower than 2019
2019–2023

Rate per 100,000 residents/year, East Ridge Police Department, 2023. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS (Crime Data Explorer).

Environment

Environmental hazards

Toxic-release sites and regulated facilities in and around East Ridge.

Data source being added: U.S. EPA — Toxics Release Inventory (public). We show real, sourced figures only — never estimates.

Risk

Natural disaster risk

Relatively Moderate
Top hazards · Hamilton County
Ice stormRelatively High
LightningRelatively High
Riverine floodingRelatively High
Strong windRelatively High
TornadoRelatively High
Winter weatherRelatively High

County-level natural-hazard risk. Source: FEMA National Risk Index.

Context

Neighborhood info

East Ridge is in Hamilton County — see county-wide risk, demographics, and registry.

East Ridge sits in Hamilton County. Elevation ~237 m.

Map of East Ridge
East Ridge, TN
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Esther Helton
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Nearby cities
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Common questions

East Ridge — frequently asked

What is the population of East Ridge, Tennessee?
East Ridge has a population of about 22,034, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).
What is the average home value in East Ridge?
The median home value in East Ridge is $182,500, and the median gross rent is $1,112/month (U.S. Census ACS).
Is East Ridge safe? What is the crime rate?
East Ridge Police Department reported a violent-crime rate of about 555 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — higher than the U.S. rate of 386. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS.
What natural-disaster risks does East Ridge face?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates Hamilton County as "Relatively Moderate" overall, with top hazards including ice storm, lightning, riverine flooding.
How many registered sex offenders are in East Ridge?
Public registry data lists 0 registered sex offenders in or near East Ridge. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.
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