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Lookout Mountain, TN

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Population
2,044
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
1,850 ft
Median Home Value
$855,300
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$1,428/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$201,000
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
General Quality
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About Lookout Mountain

Sitting high above Chattanooga, Lookout Mountain is a quiet residential town with sweeping valley views and a peaceful mountain atmosphere. Home to around 2,000 people on the Tennessee side, it blends seamlessly with its sister town in Georgia to create a small, friendly community. A quick drive down the mountain puts you right in downtown Chattanooga for work, shopping, and dining.

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The residential streets feature a mix of historic stone cottages and tucked-away family homes under shady tree canopies. Daily life revolves around the outdoors, from neighborhood parks to miles of hiking trails along the bluffs at Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Park. With historic spots like Point Park and the famous Incline Railway nearby, it offers a relaxed mountain lifestyle with easy access to the city below.

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Lower Projected Late-Century County-Area Exposure to Sea-Level RiseA+100.0ratingLow PopulationA+100.0ratingLow State Income TaxA+100.0rating

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