Walden is a small, affluent city just north of Signal Mountain in Hamilton County, Tennessee. With a small town appeal, open green spaces, and rural character, Walden whispers tranquil tales of relaxing sunset strolls, quiet evenings on the porch – inviting you to discover this safe and serene place to call home.
There are approximately 2,031 residents tucked comfortably into the 37377 zip code of Walden, Tennessee, which spans approximately 3.6 square miles. 86 percent of the residents enjoy urban lifestyles with convenient access to a wide array of amenities, resources, and recreation, while 14 percent of the population cherishes a quiet rural environment for nurturing households.
Residents, on average, earn annual household incomes of around $83,906, which is far above the state’s average annual household income of about $47,275. Homes in the Walden community hold values of about $346,107, more then twice the state’s average home values of about $150,600.
Hamilton County Public Schools oversees the education of Walden’s students, which it does through three area schools. Walden is home to Nolan Elementary School, which services about 626 students per year in grades k-5. Thrasher Elementary also educates students in grades k-5 and records an average of about 565 students per year. The middle and high school grades converge in the Signal Mountain Middle/High School, a school teaching students in grades 6-12, of which there are about 1,281.
Bring your umbrella because Walden receives, on average, around 63 inches of rain on an annual basis. You won’t see many snowmen, though – not crafted from authentic snow, that is. Walden, Tennessee is the recipient of about two inches of snow each year. That precipitation, the rain and snow combined, falls on the city over the course of 80 says spread throughout the year. However, there are 211 days annually when the sun’s golden rays twinkle upon Walden. Summer average high temperatures are around 85 degrees while winter lows hover below freezing at 28 degrees.
One of the area’s most beloved focal points is the Falling Water Falls State Natural Area, a park spanning 136-acres that features a waterfall stretching 110 feet into the air. The waterfall is situated in a landscape full of second-growth hardwood forest, scenic views, tranquil hangout spots, and trails for hiking, biking, walking, and skating in the beautiful Tennessee outdoors. The Falling Water Falls State Natural Area is open from sunrise to sunset daily.
Walden, Tennessee isn’t one of those big city-slicker places where you go because you crave the buzz of a busy population. Instead, it’s a quiet community tucked away into the quieter regions of beautiful Tennessee, amidst hardwood forests, rushing waterfalls, and colorful sunsets.
With its proximity to Chattanooga’s resources and surrounding areas, residents of Walden can enjoy their hushed lifestyles and yet still be just a hop, skip, and a jump away from all the modern amenities and creature comforts afforded by today’s technological advancements. You’re never far from restaurants, shops, spas, golf courses, movie theaters, golf courses, and other adventures.
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