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Collierville, Tennessee

A view of the gazebo on Collierville’s town square in March 2020.
Photo by Chase Via via Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0
Overall fit
Strong3.7 / 5
Care access
Very Good
Safety
Good3.0 / 5
Climate
Moderate2.5 / 5
Daily life
1.9 / 5 · Moderate

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.

  1. 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.

  2. 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.

  3. 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.

  4. 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.

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