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Hixson, TN

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A riverside suburb on Chattanooga’s north side.

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Hixson is a primarily suburban community just a few minutes north of Chattanooga proper. The comfortable distance from the city center has made Hixson a popular place for commuters to call home, and the community’s atmosphere is heavily geared toward leisure. Northgate Mall is well-known among the region’s shoppers, and the area surrounding the mall is where you’ll find the most dining options.

Residents have a large selection of outdoor activities: several golf courses can be found just minutes apart; North Chickamauga Creek Conservancy Area features a decently-sized network of trails; the Tennessee River and its various tributaries are great for boating and fishing; and Prentice Cooper State Forest is just a short drive away, opening up an even bigger natural playground to explore.

Rent Trends

As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in Hixson, TN is $1,035 for a studio, $1,262 for one bedroom, $1,510 for two bedrooms, and $1,968 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Hixson has increased by 3.4% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,262/month
842 Sq Ft
House
$1,935/month
1,056 Sq Ft
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Transportation

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Car-Dependent

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This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.

12

Minimal Transit

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You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.

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Somewhat Bikeable

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You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Tennessee Valley Railroad
  • Tennessee Aquarium
  • Booker T. Washington State Park
  • Prentice Cooper State Forest
  • Harrison Bay State Park

Airports

  • Lovell Field

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2025.