Cost of Living in Bartlett, TN

Population 56,998 · Tennessee · Data vintage 2023

106
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

The Bartlett cost-of-living profile is closer to the US median than most headline-grabbing metros — typical homes around $284,000, rents near $1,658 a month.

Geographically, Bartlett sits roughly 12 miles northeast of Memphis. Median home values run roughly 81% higher than Memphis' $157,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 93
Rent 126

Scale: 100 = US national average. Green < 90, Red > 110.

About the Cost of Living in Bartlett

The median home value in Bartlett is $283,700 — 7% below the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $1,658/month, 26% higher than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $100,660/year is 35% higher than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 3.7%, below the national average of 4.8%. Tennessee charges no state income tax, a meaningful advantage for take-home pay. The climate averages highs of 73.0°F and lows of 53.8°F, with about 2.7" of annual snowfall. Overall, Bartlett has a cost of living index of 106 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 6% more expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$283,700
7% below avg
Zillow Home Value
$318,219
Zillow ZHVI
Median Rent
$1,658/mo
26% above avg
Zillow Rent
$1,907/mo
Zillow ZORI
Price-to-Rent Ratio
14.3x
Favors buying
Property Tax Rate
0.7%
Effective rate

HUD Fair Market Rents by Bedroom

Studio
$731
1 BR
$809
2 BR
$948
3 BR
$1,265
4 BR
$1,510
Owner-occupied 84.4%
Renter-occupied 15.6%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$1,658
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $2,272/mo

Estimates based on median data and national averages. Actual costs vary.

🛒 Food & Groceries

National BLS average prices (2023). Local prices may vary.

🥚
Eggs (dozen)
$0.548
🍞
White Bread (lb)
$1.912
🥩
Ground Beef (lb)
$5.61

🚗 Transportation

Avg Commute
26.3 min
3% below avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
9.5%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
81.5%
Carpooled
8.2%
Walked
0.4%
Bicycle
0.1%
Work from home
9.5%

Utilities

Electricity
$0.176/kWh
0% below avg

📋 Taxes

State Income Tax (flat) None
Total Sales Tax 9.6%
State rate 7.0%
Avg local rate 2.5%
Property Tax 0.7%

💼 Income & Employment

Median Household Income
$100,660
35% above avg
Per Capita Income
$41,963
Unemployment Rate
3.7%
23% below avg
Poverty Rate
6.0%
Labor Force Participation
64.4%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 22.6%
Graduate degree 14.9%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 41.8
Male median age 40.9
Female median age 42.3

🌤 Climate

NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals

Avg High
73.0°F
Avg Low
53.8°F
Annual Precip
54.9"
Annual Snowfall
2.7"
30° 48° 65° 83° 100° JFMAMJJASOND High Low Precip
Month JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
High °F 515664738289929286756353
Low °F 333744536270747366544336
Precip" 4.144.555.745.875.273.994.823.373.033.984.695.49
Snow" 0.91.00.50.00.00.00.00.00.00.00.10.2

💨 Air Quality

EPA AQS 2023 — county-level monitoring data

Median AQI 52 — Moderate
42.5%
Good air days/yr
140
Max AQI recorded
200
PM2.5 days
164
Ozone days

🏫 Schools

NCES CCD 2019 — public school district data

96%
4-Year Graduation Rate
16.7:1
Student-teacher ratio
10
Public schools
9,134
Total enrollment

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in Bartlett, TN?

Bartlett has a cost index of 106 (100 = national average). It is 6% above the national average.

What is average rent in Bartlett, TN?

The median gross rent in Bartlett is $1,658 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Bartlett?

The median home value in Bartlett is $283,700 according to Zillow and Census data.

What is the median income in Bartlett?

The median household income in Bartlett is $100,660 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Bartlett, TN?

The combined state and local sales tax rate in Bartlett is 9.6%. Tennessee has no state income tax.

Is Bartlett, TN affordable?

Bartlett is near the national average in terms of cost of living, with an index of 106 (100 = US average).

What is the weather like in Bartlett?

Bartlett has average high temperatures of 73.0°F and average lows of 53.8°F. Annual precipitation is 54.9". Average annual snowfall is 2.7". Data from NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals.

Bartlett at a Glance

Population
56,998
Median Income
$100,660
Home Value
$283,700
Median Rent
$1,658/mo
Unemployment
3.7%
Avg High Temp
73.0°F
Sales Tax
9.6%
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