Chattanooga, TN, United States

Capital City

The average home price of $313,143 may seem enticing, but don't get too excited - Chattanooga's bureaucracy is a persistent headache, with the city only just recently abandoning its restrictive at-large voting system after a civil rights lawsuit. And while the Scenic City boasts an enviable 52-inch annual rainfall, the summer heat and humidity can be oppressive, with the city ranking as the sixth fastest warming in the U.S. due to climate change. Overall, Chattanooga seems best suited for those who don't mind navigating red tape and can tolerate subtropical weather extremes.