East Ridge, TN
Demographics And Statistics
Living In East Ridge, Tennessee Summary
Life in East Ridge research summary. HomeSnacks has been using Saturday Night Science to research the quality of life in East Ridge over the past nine years using Census, FBI, Zillow, and other primary data sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in East Ridge:
The population in East Ridge is 22,040.
The median home value in East Ridge is $241,145.
The median income in East Ridge is $53,103.
The cost of living in East Ridge is 87 which is 0.9x lower than the national average.
The median rent in East Ridge is $1,024.
The unemployment rate in East Ridge is 6.5%.
The poverty rate in East Ridge is 15.8%.
The average high in East Ridge is 71.2° and the average low is 48.7°.
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East Ridge, TN Crime Report
Crime in East Ridge summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in East Ridge. Key points include:
There were 609 total crimes in East Ridge in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in East Ridge is 2,794.9 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in East Ridge is 605.8 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in East Ridge is 2,189.1 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in East Ridge is 20.25% above the national average.
Total Crimes
Above National Average
Crime In East Ridge Comparison Table
| Statistic | Count Raw |
East Ridge / 100k People |
Tennessee / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 609 | 2,794.9 | 3,165.5 | 2,324.2 |
| Violent Crime | 132 | 605.8 | 672.7 | 369.8 |
| Murder | 1 | 4.6 | 9.6 | 6.3 |
| Robbery | 8 | 36.7 | 81.0 | 66.1 |
| Aggravated Assault | 112 | 514.0 | 543.2 | 268.2 |
| Property Crime | 477 | 2,189.1 | 2,492.8 | 1,954.4 |
| Burglary | 63 | 289.1 | 384.5 | 269.8 |
| Larceny | 341 | 1,564.9 | 1,802.0 | 1,401.9 |
| Car Theft | 73 | 335.0 | 306.4 | 282.7 |
East Ridge, TN Cost Of Living
Cost of living in East Ridge summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in East Ridge. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Tennessee. Key points include:
The cost of living in East Ridge is 87 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in East Ridge is 0.9x lower than the national average.
The median home value in East Ridge is $241,145.
The median income in East Ridge is $53,103.
East Ridge's Overall Cost Of Living
Lower Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In East Ridge Comparison Table
| Living Expense | East Ridge | Tennessee | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 87 | 90 | 100 | |
| Services | 94 | 93 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 98 | 96 | 100 | |
| Health | 95 | 88 | 100 | |
| Housing | 66 | 82 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 93 | 90 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 92 | 93 | 100 | |
East Ridge, TN Weather
The average high in East Ridge is 71.2° and the average low is 48.7°.
There are 67.6 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 51.6 inches of precipitation each year with 2.3 inches of snow.
| Stat | East Ridge |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 71.2 |
| Average Annual Low | 48.7 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 67.6 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 51.6 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 2.3 |
Average High
Days of Rain
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East Ridge Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in East Ridge
The current population in East Ridge is 22,040. The population has increased 6.1% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 22,040 | 4.3% |
| 2021 | 21,134 | -0.3% |
| 2020 | 21,193 | -0.6% |
| 2019 | 21,311 | 0.2% |
| 2018 | 21,275 | 0.3% |
| 2017 | 21,220 | 0.4% |
| 2016 | 21,139 | 0.7% |
| 2015 | 20,996 | 0.4% |
| 2014 | 20,912 | 0.6% |
| 2013 | 20,778 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in East Ridge
East Ridge is:
70.1% White with 15,448 White residents.
12.2% African American with 2,694 African American residents.
0.0% American Indian with 0 American Indian residents.
1.0% Asian with 231 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.
0.7% Other with 154 Other residents.
2.6% Two Or More with 574 Two Or More residents.
13.3% Hispanic with 2,939 Hispanic residents.
| Race | East Ridge | TN | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 70.1% | 72.6% | 58.9% |
| African American | 12.2% | 16.1% | 12.1% |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Asian | 1.0% | 1.8% | 5.7% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Two Or More | 2.6% | 3.0% | 3.5% |
| Hispanic | 13.3% | 6.0% | 18.7% |
Gender in East Ridge
East Ridge is 51.4% female with 11,337 female residents.
East Ridge is 48.6% male with 10,703 male residents.
| Gender | East Ridge | TN | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.4% | 50.9% | 50.4% |
| Male | 48.6% | 49.1% | 49.6% |
Highest level of educational attainment in East Ridge for adults over 25
6.0% of adults in East Ridge completed < 9th grade.
8.0% of adults in East Ridge completed 9-12th grade.
29.0% of adults in East Ridge completed high school / ged.
27.0% of adults in East Ridge completed some college.
9.0% of adults in East Ridge completed associate's degree.
15.0% of adults in East Ridge completed bachelor's degree.
4.0% of adults in East Ridge completed master's degree.
1.0% of adults in East Ridge completed professional degree.
1.0% of adults in East Ridge completed doctorate degree.
| Education | East Ridge | TN | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 6.0% | 4.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 8.0% | 7.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 29.0% | 31.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 27.0% | 20.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 9.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 15.0% | 19.0% | 21.0% |
| Master's Degree | 4.0% | 8.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 1.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For East Ridge, Tennessee
3.1% of households in East Ridge earn Less than $10,000.
5.3% of households in East Ridge earn $10,000 to $14,999.
13.5% of households in East Ridge earn $15,000 to $24,999.
10.3% of households in East Ridge earn $25,000 to $34,999.
14.5% of households in East Ridge earn $35,000 to $49,999.
19.3% of households in East Ridge earn $50,000 to $74,999.
13.3% of households in East Ridge earn $75,000 to $99,999.
13.9% of households in East Ridge earn $100,000 to $149,999.
5.0% of households in East Ridge earn $150,000 to $199,999.
1.8% of households in East Ridge earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | East Ridge | TN | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 3.1% | 5.3% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 5.3% | 4.5% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 13.5% | 8.4% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 10.3% | 8.5% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 14.5% | 12.8% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 19.3% | 17.6% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 13.3% | 13.2% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 13.9% | 15.7% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 5.0% | 6.7% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more | 1.8% | 7.3% | 11.4% |
