Signal Mountain is a somewhat small town located in the state of Tennessee. With a population of 8,916 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.

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.

A relatively large number of people in Signal Mountain telecommute to their jobs. Overall, about 24.52% of the workforce works from home. While this may seem like a small number, as a fraction of the total workforce it ranks among the highest in the country. 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", which are people who are not only wealthy and employed in professional occupations, but highly educated to boot. Urban sophisticates have urbane tastes - whether they reside in a big or small city, a suburb, or a little town. Urban sophisticates support bookstores, quality clothing stores, enjoy luxury travel, and in big cities, they are truly the patrons of the arts, attending and supporting institutions such as opera, symphony, ballet, and theatre.

Signal Mountain is a good choice for families with children because of several factors. Many other families with children live here, making it a place where both parents and children are more likely to develop social ties with other families. The town’s good public school district and large population of college-educated adults provide an environment conducive to academic success. Many people own their own single-family homes, providing areas for children to play and stability in the community. Finally, Signal Mountain’s overall crime rate is lower than average for the country.

Signal Mountain is a small town, and as such doesn't have a public transit system that people use to get to and from their jobs every day.

Do you like to read, write and learn? If you move to Signal Mountain, you'll likely find that many of your neighbors like to as well. Signal Mountain is one of the more educated communities in America, with a full 73.70% of its adults having a college degree or even advanced degree, compared to a national average across all communities of 21.84%.

The per capita income in Signal Mountain in 2022 was $77,758, which is wealthy relative to Tennessee and the nation. This equates to an annual income of $311,032 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 Asian. Important ancestries of people in Signal Mountain include English, German, Irish, French, and Scots-Irish.

The most common language spoken in Signal Mountain is English. Other important languages spoken here include Italian and Spanish.