Median Age
42 Years
Largest Age Group
55-64 Years
Approximately 13% of Residents
Under 20
24%
Over 65
21%
Bartlett
Bartlett, TN Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,530
Population
48,455
Renter Mix
17% Rent
A relaxed, wooded community just outside Memphis – welcome to Bartlett!
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Suburban
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Wooded
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Relaxed
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The city of Bartlett is a heavily-wooded suburban community, just northwest of Memphis. This historic city began as a stagecoach stop in the 1830s. A rich display of heritage still stands today, with historic sites like the Nicholas Gotten House and Davies Manor Plantation - the site of Shelby County’s oldest log home.
Today, Bartlett is a sought-after housing destination once named “Top 100 Places to Live” by CNN and Money Magazine. There are many types of housing options offered here, including short-term apartments and homes. Bartlett is home to more than twenty unique parks containing walking trails, playgrounds, and picnic areas. Blue Lagoon Park has a lake, which is a perfect place for fishing.
The Bartlett Station Farmers Market is held every Saturday in May through September at Freeman Park. At the market, you’ll find everything from locally grown produce to hand-blended spices and freshly-popped kettle corn. Special events are also frequently hosted at Freeman Park, which features a gazebo, tennis courts, and ball fields as part of its amenities. With nearby metropolitan attractions, Bartlett is the perfect balance between urban sophistication and relaxed countryside.
Explore the City
Children can enjoy the playground at Mark S. Brown Municipal Park in Bartlett.
Bartlett is a large suburb of Memphis located about 15-30 minutes northeast of downtown Memphis.
Bartlett is bordered by I-40 to the south.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$92,214
Average: $106,935
Education
14,236
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
24,344
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Bartlett has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
17%
Non-Renters
83%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
25%
Other Education
75%
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Bartlett, TN is $1,528 for one bedroom, $1,693 for two bedrooms, and $2,206 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Bartlett has decreased by -1.8% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,528/month
817 Sq Ft
House
$1,913/month
1,718 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Bartlett, TN is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
40
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
90
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
40
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades PK-5
752 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
725 Students
Public
Grades K-5
505 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
771 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
652 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
730 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
729 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
584 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
2,851 Students
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Points of Interest
Parks and Recreation
- Shelby Farms Park
Commuter Rail
Military Bases
Airports
- Memphis International
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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.