Median Age
39 Years
Largest Age Group
10-19 Years
Approximately 16% of Residents
Under 20
28%
Over 65
14%
Atoka, TN
Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,206
Population
10,206
Renter Mix
14% Rent
Small-town living on the cusp of Memphis
Rural
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Peaceful
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Secluded
Located about 26 miles northeast of Memphis, Atoka is a tranquil small town on the rise. Residents are drawn to Atoka for its peaceful atmosphere, exceptional schools, community-oriented environment, and close proximity to Memphis. Atoka offers plenty of options for enjoying the outdoors, with Nancy Lake Park, Walker Park, and Pioneer Park located within town limits.
Although Atoka is predominantly residential, the town offers an array of suburban conveniences like national retailers and chain restaurants along U.S. 51. Atoka is home to a close-knit community brought together for a variety of special events, including Rock the Block, Safe Night Out, Santa’s Ride in Atoka, and the Atoka BBQ Fest and Atoka Ribeye Round Up.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$88,722
Average: $111,829
Education
2,155
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
4,930
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Atoka has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
14%
Non-Renters
86%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
19%
Other Education
81%
Rent Trends
As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in Atoka, TN is $1,211 for one bedroom, $1,285 for two bedrooms, and $1,479 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Atoka has increased by 4.6% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,211/month
761 Sq Ft
Getting Around
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Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
30
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Bikeability
20
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades PK-5
872 Students
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.