Is Collierville a good place to retire?
Collierville is a Shelby County town of 51,909 residents estimated in 2025, with 16.0% of residents age 65 or older in the 2020-2024 Census display. Its 36.32 square miles combine a strong housing market, local hospital, greenbelt trails, library and museum services, and access to the wider Memphis region.
The town may suit a retiree who wants a polished suburban setting and more space than central Memphis. Housing cost, traffic, stormwater, summer heat, car dependence, hospital referrals, and the distance between neighborhoods and daily services should shape the decision.
What it may cost
Start with the local estimate. Traveler and couple budgets show how the monthly total can change.
Local monthly estimate
$3,405
- Traveler estimate
- $4,948
- Couple estimate
- $4,911
- Typical 1BR rent
- $1,445
- Cost pressure
- Moderate
Everyday life
Nearby air service can make family visits simpler. There is an established 50+ community.
35.5%
Residents age 50+
- Walkability
- Moderate1.9 / 5A car will likely make everyday errands easier.
- Median broadband
- 362 MbpsPlenty for video calls and streaming.
- Family visits
- Airport connected visit
Collierville, Tennessee, in focus
Choose a Collierville home around Baptist Memorial, greenbelts, stormwater, traffic, and Memphis-area referrals
A large suburban town still needs a neighborhood-level plan
The 2020 Census counted 51,324 Collierville residents and the 2025 estimate is 51,909 across 36.32 square miles. Census figures show 97.8% household broadband subscription and a 25.1-minute mean commute.
Compare the proposed home with Baptist Memorial Hospital-Collierville, primary care, pharmacy, groceries, library, Morton Museum, parks, greenbelt trails, schools, traffic, and the routes used for family and Memphis-area specialists. Town figures do not describe all of Shelby County.
A high-income town still needs the full carrying cost
For 2020 through 2024, Census estimates place the owner-occupied rate at 79.9%, median owner value at $485,900, median gross rent at $1,691, and median selected owner costs at $2,609 with a mortgage or $898 without one. Median household income was $138,598, and poverty was 3.2%.
Add taxes, insurance, utilities, repairs, HOA fees, cooling, transportation, parking, healthcare, prescriptions, and the cost of a quieter or more accessible home. A favorable income profile does not make every neighborhood equally affordable.
Getting the care you need
Hospital access and everyday care both look strong.
3
Hospitals nearby
- Healthcare access
- Very Good
- Country life expectancy
- About 78.9 years
- Primary care
- Very Good
- Pharmacy access
- Very Good
Baptist Memorial Hospital provides a full-service local care anchor
Baptist Memorial Hospital-Collierville describes emergency care, primary and specialty care, diagnostic services, general and robotic surgery, outpatient rehabilitation, imaging, a women's health center, and other medical services. The town lists the hospital at 1500 West Poplar.
The provider notes that some cardiac procedures, including cardiac catheterization and open-heart surgery, require transfer to another facility. Confirm doctors, insurance networks, wait times, specialty referrals, transfer destinations, rehabilitation, and the route home after care.
Understanding safety
Violent and property crime tell a similar story.
Overall safety
Good
3.0 / 5
- Violent crime
- Very Good
- Property crime
- Very Good
Stormwater and traffic deserve the same care as police information
The Collierville Police Department publishes crime mapping, annual reports, community programs, and state and national accreditation information. Its public overview does not by itself establish a current standardized neighborhood crime rate, so avoid a blanket label.
The town's stormwater program warns that clogged gutters and changing drainage patterns can contribute to street flooding and asks residents to review the exact property. Check lighting, traffic, drainage, flood exposure, insurance, power, sidewalks, and emergency access.
Living through the seasons
Both seasons look comfortable overall.
Overall climate comfort
Moderate2.5 / 5
Summer
90°F
Average high
61 days/year above 90°F
2.4 / 5 · Moderate
Winter
34°F
Average low
52 days/year below freezing
2.9 / 5 · Good
Air quality
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Hot, wet summers make shade, cooling, and drainage important
NOAA's Collierville station, USC00401950, reports 1991-2020 normals with a 61.1 degree Fahrenheit annual mean and 56.96 inches of precipitation. January averages 50.0 and 29.1 degrees for high and low temperatures; July averages 91.4 and 70.3. The station averages 63.4 days with highs at least 90 degrees and 74.4 nights with lows at or below 32 degrees.
Inspect air conditioning, shade, humidity control, roof, gutters, drainage, trees, sidewalks, power, storm warnings, and the route to care during heat, thunderstorms, or flooding.
Retirement fit
Collierville, strengths and tradeoffs
Care, costs, seasons, and local character can suit some retirees better than others.
Pros
- Baptist Memorial Hospital-Collierville provides local emergency, primary, specialty, diagnostic, surgical, and rehabilitation services.
- The town reports 18.58 miles of greenbelt trails connecting neighborhoods, parks, schools, and commercial areas.
- Burch Library, Morton Museum, Town Square, parks, and access to Memphis create a broad cultural and service base.
Tradeoffs
- Housing and owner costs are high relative to many smaller retirement markets.
- Traffic, cooling, stormwater, and car dependence vary by neighborhood.
- Some cardiac and other complex services may require transfer to another hospital.
A few days in Collierville
Spend time with ordinary parts of the city as well as its better known places.
Day 1
Map the care route
Drive from the proposed home to Baptist Memorial, primary care, pharmacy, groceries, rehabilitation, and the Memphis-area referral route you would use.
Day 2
Read the drainage
Review the parcel, gutters, low points, stormwater, flood exposure, insurance, road access, power, and the route to care after heavy rain.
Day 3
Walk the greenbelt
Use a real section of Collierville's 18.58-mile greenbelt system and note surface, shade, crossings, rest areas, parking, and the route home.
Day 4
Use the civic center
Visit Burch Library, Morton Museum, Town Square, a park, a meal, and the route to groceries during the season and hours you expect to live there.
Questions worth asking before you retire in Collierville
Is Collierville a good place to retire?
It may suit someone who wants a suburban Tennessee town with hospital access, parks, greenbelts, library and museum services, and Memphis nearby. Confirm housing cost, traffic, stormwater, car needs, and referrals.
Does Collierville have a hospital?
Baptist Memorial Hospital-Collierville describes emergency, primary and specialty care, diagnostics, general and robotic surgery, imaging, and outpatient rehabilitation. Some complex cardiac procedures require transfer.
Is Collierville safe?
The police department publishes mapping, reports, programs, and accreditation information, but the overview does not establish a current neighborhood crime rate. Review current local data and the exact home, including traffic and drainage.
Can I live in Collierville without a car?
The town's official transportation information emphasizes roads and regional access, while greenbelts offer walking connections. Confirm any available regional transit, groceries, healthcare, final walks, heat, and the complete week before going car-free.
Could this place work for you?
Collierville may suit a retiree who wants a prosperous Memphis-area town with local hospital care, greenbelts, civic culture, and suburban services. Choose the home around housing cost, traffic, drainage, cooling, referral routes, and the distance to an ordinary week.
Sources
These sources list the public figures used for Collierville. Local context links describe its parks, food, culture, history, and other place specific details.
- U.S. Census Bureau; U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Used for Estimated Monthly Budget (Traveler), Estimated Monthly Budget (Local Resident), Estimated Monthly Budget (Couple), Cost Pressure
- U.S. Census Bureau
Used for Typical 1BR Rent
- OpenStreetMap healthcare amenities static probe
Used for Healthcare Access
- FEMA RAPT / HIFLD Hospitals
Used for Hospitals Within 12 km
- Health Resources and Services Administration
Used for Primary Care Access
Checked 2026-07-19
- Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services NPPES NPI Registry
Used for Pharmacy Convenience
Checked 2026-07-19
- FBI Crime Data Explorer
Used for Violent Crime Level, Property Crime Level
Checked 2024-12-31
- NOAA/NASA source-backed climate component formula
Used for Climate Comfort, Summer Heat, Winter Comfort
- Open-Meteo / Copernicus CAMS, checked against U.S. EPA AirData
Used for Air Quality
Checked 2026-05-18
- U.S. Environmental Protection Agency National Walkability Index
Used for Walkability Estimate
Checked 2026-07-10
- U.S. Census Bureau
Used for Age 50+
- Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)
Used for Medicare-Listed Geriatric Medicine Clinicians in City, Medicare-Listed Cardiology Clinicians in City, Medicare-Listed Medical Oncology Clinicians in City, Medicare-Listed Neurology Clinicians in City, Medicare-Listed Ophthalmology Clinicians in City, Medicare-Listed Endocrinology Clinicians in City, Medicare-Listed Pulmonary Disease Clinicians in City, Medicare-Listed Nephrology Clinicians in City, Medicare-Listed Rheumatology Clinicians in City
Checked 2026-07-13
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