Signal Mountain is a somewhat small town located in the state of Tennessee. With a population of 8,883 people and four associated neighborhoods, Signal Mountain is the 71st largest community in Tennessee. Signal Mountain home prices are not only among the most expensive in Tennessee, but Signal Mountain real estate also consistently ranks among the most expensive in America.Signal Mountain is a decidedly white-collar town, with fully 95.78% of the workforce employed in white-collar jobs, well above the national average. Overall, Signal Mountain is a town of professionals, managers, and service providers. There are especially a lot of people living in Signal Mountain who work in management occupations (21.74%), business and financial occupations (12.10%), and healthcare (10.65%). Also of interest is that Signal Mountain has more people living here who work in computers and math than 95% of the places in the US. Telecommuters are a relatively large percentage of the workforce: 19.06% of people work from home. While this number may seem small overall, as a fraction of the total workforce it is high relative to the nation. These workers are often telecommuters who work in knowledge-based, white-collar professions. For example, Silicon Valley has large numbers of people who telecommute. Other at-home workers may be self-employed people who operate small businesses out of their homes. In addition, Signal Mountain is home to many people who could be described as "urban sophisticates". Urban sophisticates are people who are both educated and wealthy, and thus tend to be older, richer, and more established than young professionals. "Urban sophisticates" is not just about being educated and well-off financially: it is a point of view and state of mind, one that you might call 'urbaneness'. But such people can and do regularly live in small towns, suburbs and rural areas, as well as in big cities. They read, support the arts and high-end shops, and love travel. Because of many things, Signal Mountain is a great place for families with children to consider. First of all, many other families with children live here, making Signal Mountain a place where both parents and children are more likely to develop social ties with other families, as well as find family-oriented services and community. The town’s good public school district and large population of college-educated adults provide an environment conducive to academic values. With regard to real estate, Signal Mountain has a high rate of owner-occupied single family homes, which tends to reflect stability in the local community. Finally, Signal Mountain’s overall crime rate ranks among the lowest in the country, making it one of the safest places to raise a family. As is often the case in a small town, Signal Mountain doesn't have a public transportation system that people use for their commute.Do you have a 4-year college degree or graduate degree? If so, you may feel right at home in Signal Mountain. 72.80% of adults here have a 4-year degree or graduate degree, whereas the national average for all cities and towns is just 21.84%. The per capita income in Signal Mountain in 2022 was $73,130, which is wealthy relative to Tennessee and the nation. This equates to an annual income of $292,520 for a family of four. The people who call Signal Mountain home describe themselves as belonging to a variety of racial and ethnic groups. The greatest number of Signal Mountain residents report their race to be White, followed by Black or African-American. Important ancestries of people in Signal Mountain include English, German, Irish, French, and Scottish. The most common language spoken in Signal Mountain is English. Other important languages spoken here include Italian and Spanish.
