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Is Bartlett a Good Place to Live? Bartlett, Tennessee: cost of living, crime, schools and rankings
Bartlett ranks #445 of the 1,312 US cities we track, #207 of 524 smaller cities and #7 of 20 in Tennessee. Against similar-size cities it stands out for high graduation rates (96%, #8 of 437) and low poverty (5.1%, #42 of 524), and trails on a shrinking population (-1%, #451 of 468).
Bartlett by the numbers
The measures people check first, each with Bartlett's rank among the tracked cities and the US figure (or the similar-size median where there is no national figure).
What is the cost of living in Bartlett?
Bartlett's cost of living index is 92.2, 8% below the US level of 100 and #327 of 1,308 cities with data (1 = cheapest). Median rent is $1,638/mo against $1,633/mo in similar-size cities. The typical home is worth $320,892, 4% below the typical Tennessee home ($334,108).
| Measure | Bartlett | TennesseeTN | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cost of living indexBEA Regional Price Parities, metro area · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size 102.4 · US 100 | 92.2#327 of 1,308 | 91.9 | 102.4 | 100 |
| Typical home valueZillow Home Value Index · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size $431,438 · US $368,697 | $320,892#434 of 1,187 | $334,108 | $431,438 | $368,697 |
| Typical asking rentZillow Observed Rent Index · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size $1,884/mo · US $1,948/mo | $1,844/mo#610 of 1,115 | — | $1,884/mo | $1,948/mo |
| Median home value (Census)Census ACS · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size $401,950 | $310,400#564 of 1,309 | — | $401,950 | — |
| Median rent (Census)Census ACS · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size $1,633/mo | $1,638/mo#816 of 1,309 | — | $1,633/mo | — |
| Home value to incomeCensus ACS · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 4.5x | 3x#182 of 1,309 | — | 4.5x | — |
| Rent as a share of incomeCensus ACS · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 22.2% | 19.3%#361 of 1,309 | — | 22.2% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track (median). Tennessee is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure. Zillow figures track homes and rentals on the market now; Census figures are survey medians of all homes and leases, so the two differ.
Bartlett housing market · August
Typical home value is a monthly index of homes in the middle third of the market; the Census figures above are survey medians and will differ. Source in the data sources list below. Bartlett is in the Memphis, TN-MS-AR metro.
Tennessee housing market →Is Bartlett safe?
Bartlett recorded 262 violent crimes per 100,000 residents, 20% below the US rate of 328 and 47% below Tennessee's 492. That ranks #483 of 1,085 cities with data (1 = safest) and #221 of 444 smaller cities, from a full year of reports to the FBI by Bartlett Police Department. Property crime runs 1,178 per 100,000 (US 1,548).
| Measure | Bartlett | TennesseeTN | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent crime per 100,000FBI Crime Data Explorer · rank 1 = safestSimilar-size 264 · US 328 | 262#483 of 1,085 | 492 | 264 | 328 |
| Property crime per 100,000FBI Crime Data Explorer · rank 1 = safestSimilar-size 1,550 · US 1,548 | 1,178#300 of 1,085 | 1,637 | 1,550 | 1,548 |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track (median). Tennessee is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure. City rates come from each police agency's report to the FBI and are not strictly comparable across agencies.
What do people earn in Bartlett?
The median household in Bartlett earns $102,070, 23% above the US figure of $83,163 and 42% above Tennessee ($71,997). Unemployment is 3.5% (US 4.3%). 5.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The population fell 1% in the latest year (US +0.5%).
| Measure | Bartlett | TennesseeTN | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median household incomeCensus ACS · rank 1 = highestSimilar-size $83,646 · US $83,163 | $102,070#313 of 1,312 | $71,997 | $83,646 | $83,163 |
| Unemployment rateBLS LAUS · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 4.2% · US 4.3% | 3.5%#249 of 1,058 | 3.5% | 4.2% | 4.3% |
| Poverty rateCensus ACS · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 10.8% | 5.1%#107 of 1,312 | — | 10.8% | — |
| Population growth, one yearCensus population estimates · rank 1 = fastestSimilar-size +0.2% · US +0.5% | -1%#1087 of 1,132 | +0.9% | +0.2% | +0.5% |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track (median). Tennessee is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure.
Who lives in Bartlett?
The median resident of Bartlett is 41.2 years old, against 37.7 in similar-size cities. 35.7% of adults have a bachelor's degree or more, #588 of 1,312 cities (1 = highest). 85.6% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners; the rest are rented.
| Measure | Bartlett | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median ageCensus ACSSimilar-size 37.7 | 41.2 | 37.7 | — |
| Adults with a bachelor's degree or moreCensus ACS · rank 1 = highestSimilar-size 35.1% | 35.7%#588 of 1,312 | 35.1% | — |
| Homes lived in by their ownerCensus ACSSimilar-size 61.7% | 85.6% | 61.7% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track (median). — means our sources have no national figure for that measure.
How are Bartlett's schools and health?
Bartlett's 10 public schools graduate 96% of students in four years (Tennessee 90.4%), with 16.6 students per teacher and $11,266 spent per pupil. 33.4% of adults are obese and 12.9% have diabetes, against similar-size city medians of 31.9% and 11%.
| Measure | Bartlett | TennesseeTN | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| High school graduation rateDepartment of Education EDFacts · rank 1 = highestSimilar-size 89% | 96%#29 of 1,063 | 90.4% | 89% | — |
| Students per teacherNCES Common Core of Data · rank 1 = fewestSimilar-size 16.4 | 16.6#694 of 1,188 | — | 16.4 | — |
| Spending per pupilNCES school finance survey · rank 1 = mostSimilar-size $15,354 | $11,266#1037 of 1,188 | — | $15,354 | — |
| Adult obesityCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 31.9% | 33.4%#644 of 1,311 | — | 31.9% | — |
| Adult diabetesCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 11% | 12.9%#933 of 1,311 | — | 11% | — |
| Adults with frequent mental distressCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 16.7% | 17%#634 of 1,311 | — | 16.7% | — |
| Adults without health insuranceCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 10.1% | 8.5%#449 of 1,311 | — | 10.1% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track (median). Tennessee is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure. 8,999 students are enrolled in Bartlett's public schools.
What are the commute and weather like in Bartlett?
The average commute in Bartlett is 24.4 minutes (Tennessee 26.5); 0% of workers take transit and 11.4% work from home. On the EPA's walkability index Bartlett scores 7.3 of 20 (below average walkable), #1203 of 1,312 cities (1 = most walkable). Summers average 79.7°F and winters 41.9°F, with 57.2 inches of precipitation a year.
| Measure | Bartlett | TennesseeTN | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average commuteCensus ACS · rank 1 = shortestSimilar-size 25.1 min | 24.4 min#730 of 1,312 | 26.5 min | 25.1 min | — |
| Commutes of an hour or moreCensus ACS · rank 1 = fewestSimilar-size 6.5% | 2.8%#149 of 1,312 | 7.7% | 6.5% | — |
| Drive alone to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 70.8% | 80.2% | 75% | 70.8% | — |
| Take transit to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 1.1% | 0% | 0.5% | 1.1% | — |
| Walk to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 1.4% | 0.6% | 1.2% | 1.4% | — |
| Bike to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.2% | — |
| Work from homeCensus ACSSimilar-size 13.7% | 11.4% | 12.7% | 13.7% | — |
| Walkability index (1 to 20)EPA National Walkability Index · rank 1 = most walkableSimilar-size 11.1 | 7.3#1203 of 1,312 | — | 11.1 | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track (median). Tennessee is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure. The walkability index is the EPA's, averaged over the city's neighborhoods by population.
| Month | Average high (°F) | Average low (°F) | Precipitation (inches) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 49.4 | 29.9 | 4.3 |
| Feb | 54.1 | 32.7 | 4.8 |
| Mar | 63.1 | 40.1 | 5.7 |
| Apr | 72.7 | 49 | 5.9 |
| May | 81.1 | 59.1 | 5.5 |
| Jun | 88.4 | 67.5 | 4.7 |
| Jul | 91.3 | 71 | 4.5 |
| Aug | 90.7 | 69.2 | 3.4 |
| Sep | 85.3 | 61.9 | 3.7 |
| Oct | 74.6 | 49.7 | 4.2 |
| Nov | 62.1 | 39.1 | 4.8 |
| Dec | 52.4 | 32.8 | 5.7 |
Top: average low to average high, °F. Bottom: precipitation, inches. NOAA 30-year climate normals at Memphis Wfo.
| Measure | Bartlett | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average temperatureNOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 58.1°F | 61.1°F | 58.1°F | — |
| Summer average (Jun–Aug)NOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 74.2°F | 79.7°F | 74.2°F | — |
| Winter average (Dec–Feb)NOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 40.8°F | 41.9°F | 40.8°F | — |
| Precipitation a yearNOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 38.3 in | 57.2 in | 38.3 in | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track (median). — means our sources have no national figure for that measure. NOAA 30-year climate normals at Memphis Wfo.
What are the air quality and natural hazard risks in Bartlett?
Shelby County's air had a median air quality index of 47, and 60% of measured days were rated good; 5 days were unhealthy for sensitive groups or worse, mostly from ozone. Relative to other US counties, FEMA's National Risk Index puts Shelby County's biggest natural hazard losses in earthquake, tornado, and inland flooding, with expected yearly losses of 0.18% of building value, higher than 65% of US counties.
| Measure | Bartlett | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median air quality index (county)EPA Air Quality System · rank 1 = cleanestSimilar-size 44 | 47#731 of 1,138 | 44 | — |
| Unhealthy air days a year (county)EPA Air Quality System · rank 1 = fewestSimilar-size 3 | 5#726 of 1,138 | 3 | — |
| Yearly hazard losses, share of building value (county)FEMA National Risk Index · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 0.15% | 0.18%#830 of 1,312 | 0.15% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track (median). — means our sources have no national figure for that measure. County figures for Shelby County: the EPA measures air at monitors and FEMA estimates hazard losses by county, not by city.
Natural hazard losses, Shelby County
| Hazard | Yearly loss | Higher than |
|---|---|---|
| Earthquake | 0.063% | 93% of counties |
| Tornado | 0.019% | 84% of counties |
| Inland flooding | 0.074% | 41% of counties |
FEMA National Risk Index: expected yearly building losses from each hazard as a share of the county's building value, compared with every US county exposed to that hazard. Loss rates, unlike FEMA's risk ratings, do not rise just because a county has more property.
How does Bartlett compare with similar-size cities?
Bartlett is one of 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track and ranks #207 of them on overall score. The table sets it beside the 8 cities in other states closest to its population of 56,876.
| City | Rank | Score | Income | Rent | Violent crime | Commute |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bartlett, TNPop. 56,876 | #445 | 59.1 | $102,070 | $1,638/mo | 262 | 24.4 min |
| Sarasota, FLPop. 56,970 | #584 | 56.9 | $72,105 | $1,684/mo | 380 | 20.7 min |
| Marana, AZPop. 56,938 | #157 | 65.9 | $112,606 | $1,818/mo | 61 | 27.7 min |
| Oak Lawn, ILPop. 56,861 | #319 | 61.7 | $83,911 | $1,335/mo | 73 | 30.8 min |
| Albany, ORPop. 56,839 | #866 | 52.2 | $78,114 | $1,372/mo | 164 | 21 min |
| Kyle, TXPop. 56,823 | #367 | 60.7 | $90,323 | $1,752/mo | 135 | 36.4 min |
| Tonawanda Town, NYPop. 56,806 | #169 | 65.4 | $77,679 | $1,102/mo | 140 | 21.3 min |
| Highland, CAPop. 56,675 | #1075 | 48.4 | $77,120 | $1,629/mo | 490 | 30.4 min |
| Smyrna, GAPop. 56,633 | #191 | 64.8 | $100,061 | $1,739/mo | 240 | 29.8 min |
Rank is overall rank of 1,312. Income is median household income; rent is Census median rent; violent crime is per 100,000 residents as reported to the FBI ("no data" and "incomplete" are explained on each city's page).
How does Bartlett compare with the rest of Tennessee?
Bartlett ranks #7 of the 20 Tennessee cities we track, with a score of 59.1 against Tennessee's statewide 57.1. Its households earn 42% above the Tennessee median. Violent crime is 47% below the statewide rate. Homes are 4% below the typical Tennessee home.
| City | Rank in TN | Score | Income | Rent | Violent crime |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Franklin, TNPop. 87,133 | #1 | 69.5 | $119,528 | $1,923/mo | 171 |
| Brentwood, TNPop. 45,556 | #2 | 68.0 | $182,088 | $2,825/mo | 62 |
| Collierville, TNPop. 51,515 | #3 | 67.6 | $138,598 | $1,691/mo | 175 |
| Spring Hill, TNPop. 55,765 | #4 | 63.4 | $112,013 | $1,844/mo | part year |
| Hendersonville, TNPop. 63,091 | #5 | 61.5 | $97,200 | $1,653/mo | 140 |
| Lebanon, TNPop. 44,788 | #6 | 60.3 | $72,848 | $1,306/mo | 266 |
| Bartlett, TNPop. 56,876 | #7 | 59.1 | $102,070 | $1,638/mo | 262 |
| Gallatin, TNPop. 48,532 | #8 | 58.9 | $77,518 | $1,395/mo | 180 |
| Smyrna, TNPop. 56,692 | #9 | 58.3 | $81,926 | $1,461/mo | 333 |
| Murfreesboro, TNPop. 161,445 | #10 | 57.1 | $80,108 | $1,481/mo | 404 |
| Johnson City, TNPop. 72,222 | #11 | 55.6 | $57,254 | $1,023/mo | 417 |
| Columbia, TNPop. 45,441 | #12 | 54.1 | $63,719 | $1,197/mo | 371 |
| Clarksville, TNPop. 176,456 | #13 | 53.4 | $69,303 | $1,307/mo | 366 |
| Knoxville, TNPop. 195,185 | #14 | 51.8 | $54,039 | $1,191/mo | 685 |
| Cleveland, TNPop. 48,829 | #15 | 51.6 | $58,559 | $1,034/mo | 547 |
| Kingsport, TNPop. 56,262 | #16 | 51.3 | $52,490 | $907/mo | 572 |
| Chattanooga, TNPop. 185,783 | #17 | 50.9 | $64,523 | $1,256/mo | 680 |
| Nashville, TNPop. 690,130 | #18 | 50.4 | $77,371 | $1,586/mo | 961 |
| Jackson, TNPop. 68,435 | #19 | 44.4 | $53,032 | $1,145/mo | 727 |
| Memphis, TNPop. 618,980 | #20 | 37.4 | $51,736 | $1,181/mo | 1,853 |
All 20 Tennessee cities we track, by overall score. Tennessee statewide: median income $71,997, violent crime 492.3 per 100,000.
How is Bartlett's score calculated?
Bartlett scores 59.1 out of 100, #445 of 1,312 (grade B+, which follows rank). It is scored on the 10 of 11 categories with local data; outdoor access is left out rather than filled with Tennessee's statewide figure, and the other weights are scaled up to fill the gap. Each score is compared with the median of similar-size cities, which are scored the same way.
- EconomyCity data · 16% of score
Median household income and unemployment in Bartlett. Similar-size median 55.5.
67.4 - SafetyCity data · 13% of score
Violent and property crime per 100,000 residents, as reported to the FBI by Bartlett's police agency. Similar-size median 77.8.
81.7 - HealthCity data · 13% of score
Adult obesity, diabetes and frequent mental distress in Bartlett. Similar-size median 58.9.
52.3 - EducationCity data · 13% of score
Graduation rate, students per teacher and spending per pupil in Bartlett's public schools. Similar-size median 55.2.
59.5 - AffordabilityCity data · 11% of score
Bartlett's home values and rents and its metro area's price level. Similar-size median 59.3.
69.4 - Household financesCity data · 9% of score
Median household income and poverty rate in Bartlett. Similar-size median 56.1.
75.3 - GrowthCity data · 7% of score
Population growth and unemployment in Bartlett. Similar-size median 42.4.
32.9 - TransportationCity data · 7% of score
Commute time, long commutes, driving alone, transit, walking, cycling and working from home in Bartlett. Similar-size median 50.0.
43.4 - WalkabilityCity data · 7% of score
The EPA's walkability index across Bartlett's neighborhoods. Similar-size median 53.2.
33.2 - EnvironmentCounty data · 4% of score
Air quality and natural hazard losses in the county. Similar-size median 50.8.
40.8 - Outdoor accessNot scored
No city-level park or public land measure exists, so outdoor access is not scored for cities.
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Bar: Bartlett's category score out of 100. Tick: median of the 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track. Shares of score are the category weights rescaled over the categories Bartlett has data for. City scores use city formulas and are not on the same scale as state scores. Grades follow rank among the 1,312 cities. Methodology
Frequently asked questions about living in Bartlett
Is Bartlett, TN a good place to live?
Bartlett ranks #445 of the 1,312 US cities we track, #207 of 524 smaller cities and #7 of 20 in Tennessee. Against similar-size cities it stands out for high graduation rates (96%, #8 of 437) and low poverty (5.1%, #42 of 524), and trails on a shrinking population (-1%, #451 of 468).
What is the cost of living in Bartlett?
Bartlett's cost of living index is 92.2, 8% below the US level of 100 and #327 of 1,308 cities with data (1 = cheapest). Median rent is $1,638/mo against $1,633/mo in similar-size cities. The typical home is worth $320,892, 4% below the typical Tennessee home ($334,108).
What is the crime rate in Bartlett?
Bartlett recorded 262 violent crimes per 100,000 residents, 20% below the US rate of 328 and 47% below Tennessee's 492. That ranks #483 of 1,085 cities with data (1 = safest) and #221 of 444 smaller cities, from a full year of reports to the FBI by Bartlett Police Department. Property crime runs 1,178 per 100,000 (US 1,548).
What is the median household income in Bartlett?
The median household in Bartlett earns $102,070, 23% above the US figure of $83,163 and 42% above Tennessee ($71,997). Unemployment is 3.5% (US 4.3%). 5.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The population fell 1% in the latest year (US +0.5%).
How much is rent in Bartlett?
Median rent in Bartlett is $1,638/mo (Census), #816 of 1,309 cities with data (1 = cheapest). The typical asking rent for a unit on the market now is $1,844/mo, against $1,948/mo nationally. Median rent takes 19.3% of the median household's income.
How much does a house cost in Bartlett?
The typical home value in Bartlett is $320,892, down 0.9% in a year, against $334,108 for Tennessee and $368,697 nationally. The Census median value of owner-occupied homes is $310,400.
How are the public schools in Bartlett?
Bartlett's 10 public schools graduate 96% of students in four years (Tennessee 90.4%), with 16.6 students per teacher and $11,266 spent per pupil.
How long is the commute in Bartlett?
The average commute is 24.4 minutes, #730 of 1,312 cities (1 = shortest), against 26.5 minutes across Tennessee. 2.8% of workers spend an hour or more getting to work.
What is the weather like in Bartlett?
Bartlett averages 61.1°F over the year, 79.7°F in summer and 41.9°F in winter, with 57.2 inches of precipitation. Figures are NOAA climate normals.
Is Bartlett walkable?
Bartlett scores 7.3 out of 20 on the EPA's National Walkability Index (below average walkable), #1203 of 1,312 cities (1 = most walkable). The index weighs street intersection density, distance to transit and the mix of homes and jobs in each neighborhood.
What natural disasters is Bartlett at risk for?
Relative to other US counties, FEMA's National Risk Index puts Shelby County's biggest natural hazard losses in earthquake, tornado, and inland flooding, with expected yearly losses of 0.18% of building value, higher than 65% of US counties.
How is the air quality in Bartlett?
Shelby County's air had a median air quality index of 47, and 60% of measured days were rated good; 5 days were unhealthy for sensitive groups or worse, mostly from ozone.
Who lives in Bartlett?
Bartlett has 56,876 residents. The median resident of Bartlett is 41.2 years old, against 37.7 in similar-size cities. 35.7% of adults have a bachelor's degree or more, #588 of 1,312 cities (1 = highest). 85.6% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners; the rest are rented.
How does Bartlett compare with the rest of Tennessee?
Bartlett ranks #7 of the 20 Tennessee cities we track, with a score of 59.1 against Tennessee's statewide 57.1. Its households earn 42% above the Tennessee median. Violent crime is 47% below the statewide rate. Homes are 4% below the typical Tennessee home.
What cities are similar in size to Bartlett?
The tracked cities in other states closest to Bartlett's population of 56,876 are Sarasota, FL (#584 overall), Marana, AZ (#157 overall), Oak Lawn, IL (#319 overall), Albany, OR (#866 overall), and Kyle, TX (#367 overall). Bartlett is #445.