City profile
Bartlett, TN
Shelby County · Population 56,876
Bartlett is a city in Shelby County, TN with about 56,876 residents and a typical home value near $310,000. It is 14 miles from Memphis, TN, which shapes its climate, healthcare access and amenities.
Climate
Climate type
Humid subtropical
Winter avg
42°F
Summer avg
82°F
Sunny days / yr
216
Home prices & cost of living
Median home price
$310,400
Typical monthly housing
$1,890
Cost of living (100 = U.S.)
107
Taxes
- Property tax
- 0.79%
- State income tax (top)
- None
- Social Security
- Not taxed
- Pensions
- Not taxed
- Sales tax (state + avg. local)
- 9.56%
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively High · county score 99/100
Top hazards: Tornado, Cold wave, Heat wave
Nearest major airport
16 mi to Frederick W. Smith International Airport (MEM)
Political lean (2024 county vote)
Leans Democratic · 62% Democratic / 36% Republican
Community
Population
56,876
Black population
19.7%
County
Shelby County
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2025–2026 trends
2026 market trends
- ▸TN is gaining retirees — a sign of strong retiree services and community
- ▸Climate/cost risks to check: tornadoes
Highlights
- About 56,876 residents
- Typical home value about $310,000
- 14 miles from Memphis, TN
Trade-offs
- Scores for this place are estimated from Census data and the nearest major city
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