Cities / Chattanooga
Is Chattanooga, TN safe?
It depends on the neighborhood. Of the 43 Chattanooga neighborhoods we score (average 80/100), 37 are comfortable to walk around with normal awareness and 6 call for more care, especially after dark. Green means comfortable on foot; red means we would not walk it casually.
Safest neighborhoods in Chattanooga
- 1Lookout Mountain· ChattanoogaPerched high above Chattanooga, Lookout Mountain is a prestigious residential enclave and historic destination known for panoramic vistas and Civil…96Go
- 2Signal Mountain Northeast· ChattanoogaSignal Mountain Northeast is a heavily wooded, upscale suburban community characterized by spacious single-family properties, bluff views, and…96Go
- 3Signal Mountain Southwest· ChattanoogaPerched atop Walden's Ridge northwest of downtown Chattanooga, Signal Mountain Southwest features expansive single-family homes, dense tree cover…95Go
- 4Big Ridge· ChattanoogaBig Ridge is an upscale, hilly peninsula neighborhood in Hamilton County bordered by Chickamauga Lake, located just north of Hixson. It is…94Go
- 5Apison· ChattanoogaLocated east of Chattanooga and bordering Collegedale, Apison is a fast-growing, affluent enclave characterized by spacious single-family homes…93Go
All Chattanooga neighborhoods by safety score
Go — 29 areas
Comfortable to walk around, day or evening.
- Lookout Mountain· ChattanoogaPerched high above Chattanooga, Lookout Mountain is a prestigious residential enclave and historic destination known for panoramic vistas and Civil…96Go
- Signal Mountain Northeast· ChattanoogaSignal Mountain Northeast is a heavily wooded, upscale suburban community characterized by spacious single-family properties, bluff views, and…96Go
- Signal Mountain Southwest· ChattanoogaPerched atop Walden's Ridge northwest of downtown Chattanooga, Signal Mountain Southwest features expansive single-family homes, dense tree cover…95Go
- Big Ridge· ChattanoogaBig Ridge is an upscale, hilly peninsula neighborhood in Hamilton County bordered by Chickamauga Lake, located just north of Hixson. It is…94Go
- Apison· ChattanoogaLocated east of Chattanooga and bordering Collegedale, Apison is a fast-growing, affluent enclave characterized by spacious single-family homes…93Go
- Snow Hill· ChattanoogaSnow Hill is an unincorporated, semi-rural community nestled among rolling hills and pastoral tracts north of Ooltewah. It features spacious…91Go
- Ooltewah· ChattanoogaSituated northeast of Chattanooga, Ooltewah is an upscale suburban community offering easy access to both White Oak Mountain scenery and modern…91Go
- Collegedale· ChattanoogaLocated roughly twenty miles east of downtown Chattanooga, Collegedale is a quiet, prosperous suburban city defined by Southern Adventist University…91Go
- Harrison Bay· ChattanoogaHarrison Bay is a tranquil waterfront and suburban enclave situated along Chickamauga Lake in Hamilton County. It is best known for Harrison Bay…90Go
- Falling Water· ChattanoogaFalling Water is a semi-rural and suburban enclave located northwest of downtown Chattanooga near Signal Mountain. Known for its lush wooded…90Go
- Middle Valley· ChattanoogaMiddle Valley is an unincorporated residential community in northern Hamilton County, nestled between Hixson and Soddy-Daisy near Chickamauga Lake…90Go
- Soddy-Daisy North· ChattanoogaLocated roughly 20 miles north of downtown Chattanooga along Highway 27, Soddy-Daisy North features quiet residential pockets, rolling hills, and…88Go
- North Chattanooga West· ChattanoogaNorth Chattanooga West is a picturesque, hilly neighborhood defined by historic craftsman bungalows, mature trees, and direct access to urban nature…87Go
- Harrison· ChattanoogaSituated along the shores of Chickamauga Lake, Harrison is a scenic, spread-out community defined by state parks, marinas, and quiet residential…87Go
- Westview· ChattanoogaWestview is a quiet, primarily residential community situated just south of the bustling East Brainerd and Hamilton Place commercial districts. It…87Go
- Flat Top Mountain· ChattanoogaPerched atop the Cumberland Plateau north of Chattanooga, Flat Top Mountain is characterized by rolling pastures, dense woodlands, and expansive…87Go
- Sale Creek· ChattanoogaSituated roughly 30 miles north of downtown Chattanooga along US Route 27, Sale Creek is a scenic, rural community bordered by Chickamauga Lake and…87Go
- Soddy-Daisy South· ChattanoogaLocated along the scenic waters of Chickamauga Lake and Highway 27, Soddy-Daisy South features a mix of lakeside homes, subdivisions, and local small…87Go
- Mountain Creek West· ChattanoogaMountain Creek West is nestled between Signal Mountain and Stringer's Ridge in northwestern Chattanooga, known for its lush green surroundings and…86Go
- North Chattanooga East· ChattanoogaSituated just north of the Tennessee River, North Chattanooga East features hilly, tree-lined residential streets interspersed with charming historic…85Go
- Hixson· ChattanoogaLocated just north of downtown Chattanooga across the river, Hixson is an expansive, car-dependent suburb characterized by tranquil residential…85Go
- Lookout Valley· ChattanoogaTucked between Lookout Mountain and the Tennessee River gorge along Interstate 24, Lookout Valley provides a peaceful, semi-suburban mountain…83Go
- Mountain Creek Southeast· ChattanoogaMountain Creek Southeast is a quiet, tree-canopied valley neighborhood in Chattanooga characterized by mid-century homes, modern apartment…83Go
- Mountain Creek East· ChattanoogaMountain Creek East is a tranquil, tree-lined residential community located just minutes north of downtown Chattanooga. Nestled below the slopes of…83Go
- Lupton City Northeast· ChattanoogaSituated along the bends of the Tennessee River, Lupton City Northeast offers a peaceful, wooded residential environment with roots as a…81Go
- Red Bank· ChattanoogaRed Bank is an incorporated municipality surrounded by Chattanooga, known for its mid-century neighborhood grid and revitalizing commercial artery…81Go
- Gunbarrel· ChattanoogaGunbarrel serves as East Chattanooga's primary commercial corridor, anchored by Erlanger East Hospital and extensive shopping centers adjacent to…80Go
- Murray Hills· ChattanoogaMurray Hills is an established residential community characterized by mature trees, rolling topography, and mid-century single-family homes. Situated…80Go
- Lupton City Southwest· ChattanoogaOriginally established as a company mill village for the Dixie Mercerizing Company, Lupton City Southwest is a quiet pocket of modest vintage…80Go
Go, stay aware — 8 areas
Fine with normal city awareness.
- Tyner East· ChattanoogaTyner East is an older suburban community characterized by mid-century ranch homes, leafy lots, and proximity to the Enterprise South industrial and…76Go, stay aware
- Hickory Valley· ChattanoogaSituated east of the Chattanooga Airport, Hickory Valley is a low-density neighborhood characterized by mid-century residential streets, suburban…76Go, stay aware
- Tyner West· ChattanoogaTyner West is a modest, mid-century suburban community characterized by single-family ranch homes, mature trees, and light residential traffic…75Go, stay aware
- Downtown Northeast· ChattanoogaDowntown Northeast blends historic cliffside charm, academic energy from the adjacent UTC campus, and premier cultural institutions like the Hunter…72Go, stay aware
- Downtown West· ChattanoogaDowntown West encompasses much of Chattanooga's central corporate hub, convention facilities, and entertainment spaces near AT&T Field. It features a…71Go, stay aware
- Downtown South· ChattanoogaDowntown South is a revitalized historic district known for repurposed industrial brick buildings, acclaimed local eateries, craft breweries, and…70Go, stay aware
- Highland Park South· ChattanoogaSituated just east of downtown Chattanooga, Highland Park South features quiet residential blocks filled with restored early 20th-century craftsman…68Go, stay aware
- East Ridge· ChattanoogaDirectly bordering Chattanooga and the Georgia state line, East Ridge is defined by the high-traffic Ringgold Road commercial spine and the expansive…67Go, stay aware
Caution — 6 areas
Go in daylight and stay on the busier streets.
- Highland Park North· ChattanoogaHighland Park North is a historic Chattanooga neighborhood celebrated for its dense collection of restored late 19th- and early 20th-century…63Caution
- North Brainerd· ChattanoogaNorth Brainerd is an established, mid-century residential community located just north of Brainerd Road and west of the Chattanooga Metropolitan…56Caution
- Brainerd· ChattanoogaBrainerd is an established mid-century community located just east of Missionary Ridge in Chattanooga. While the neighborhood features tree-lined…56Caution
- Glenwood· ChattanoogaLocated just east of downtown Chattanooga and adjacent to CHI Memorial Hospital, Glenwood is a leafy, historic neighborhood characterized by early…54Caution
- East Chattanooga· ChattanoogaEast Chattanooga is a historic, predominantly residential urban community located just east of downtown and Missionary Ridge. The area features…48Caution
- East Lake· ChattanoogaEast Lake is a historic, working-class residential neighborhood in southeastern Chattanooga centered around a prominent urban duck pond and park. It…45Caution
Chattanooga safety questions
What is the safest neighborhood in Chattanooga?
Lookout Mountain scores highest at 96/100, followed by Signal Mountain Northeast (96) and Signal Mountain Southwest (95).
Is Chattanooga safe to walk at night?
In the 29 green-rated areas, generally yes with normal awareness. In the 6 orange or red areas, stick to busy, lit streets or take a ride after dark.
Which Chattanooga areas should visitors be careful in?
Our lowest-scoring areas are East Lake (45), East Chattanooga (48), Glenwood (54). Visit in daylight and stay on the main streets.
How does VibeLoco score Chattanooga neighborhoods?
Each score blends recent reported crime and local news with Census data on income, poverty and housing, refreshed nightly. Walk and bike scores are shown separately.