Why Live in Tunnel Hill
Tunnel Hill offers a rural, tree-lined community with expansive grasslands just 26 miles from Chattanooga. The neighborhood's historic roots are evident at the Tunnel Hill Heritage Center and Museum, where visitors can explore the Western and Atlantic Railroad Tunnel completed in 1850. Residents enjoy a variety of things to do, including visiting the nearby Tunnel Hill Golf Club for a 9-hole game or exploring the five wheelchair-accessible trails at Elsie Holmes Nature Park. Westside Park provides softball fields, disc golf, and Civil War reenactments in the fall. For more extensive outdoor adventures, residents drive about 30 minutes to Chattanooga to visit attractions like Ruby Falls and the Tennessee Aquarium.
Homes in Tunnel Hill range from ranch-style and Cape Cods with woodsy backyards and pebbled driveways, priced between $350,000 and $500,000, to manufactured homes with sizable porches and lawns, priced from $200,000 to $300,000. The Catoosa County School District, which is highly rated, serves the area, with children attending Tiger Creek Elementary, Ringgold Middle, and Ringgold High.
Tunnel Hill is conveniently located near U.S. Interstate 75, providing access to Chattanooga and Atlanta. The Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport is 21 miles away, and the Whitfield County Transit Service offers transportation for residents without their own vehicles. Local dining options include Tunnel Vision Sports Bar and Grill, Los Maguey Mexican Restaurant, and Baby Hughy’s Restaurant. The neighborhood also features practical amenities like the popular Food Lion grocery store.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Tunnel Hill a good place to live?
Tunnel Hill is a good place to live. Tunnel Hill is considered very car-dependent and somewhat bikeable. Tunnel Hill is a rural neighborhood. Tunnel Hill has 6 parks for recreational activities. It is sparse in population with 0.2 people per acre and a median age of 43. The average household income is $65,883 which is below the national average. College graduates make up 15.2% of residents. A majority of residents in Tunnel Hill are home owners, with 27.2% of residents renting and 72.8% of residents owning their home. A
local real estate agent serving Tunnel Hill can help you decide if this neighborhood is the right one for you. Learn more on our
Tunnel Hill neighborhood guide.
How much do you need to make to afford a house in Tunnel Hill?
The median home price in Tunnel Hill is $289,900. If you put a 20% down payment of $58,000 and had a 30-year fixed mortgage with an interest rate of 6.26%, your estimated principal and interest payment would be $1,430 a month plus property taxes, HOA fees, home insurance, PMI, and utilities. Using the 28% rule, you would need to make at least $61K a year to afford the median home price in Tunnel Hill. The average household income in Tunnel Hill is $66K.
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Home Trends in Tunnel Hill, GA
On average, homes in Tunnel Hill, GA sell after 24 days on the market compared to the national average of 52 days. The median sale price for homes in Tunnel Hill, GA over the last 12 months is $282,450, up 6% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Median Sale Price
$282,450
Median Single Family Sale Price
$292,950
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$197
Number of Homes for Sale
2
Last 12 months Home Sales
42
Median List Price
$289,900
Median Change From 1st List Price
4%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
6%
