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Bartlett, Tennessee Retirement Guide
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Retirement Score
Bartlett, Tennessee at a Glance
- Median Home Price
- $251,700
- State Income Tax
- No state income tax; Social Security and pension income fully exempt.
- Avg January Low
- 15°F
- Cost of Living Index
- 91.8 (US avg = 100)
- Best For
- N/A
- RetireCityIQ Score
- 56 / 100
Retirement Data
Affordability
Cost of Living Index
91.8 (U.S. avg = 100)Low confidence
BEA Regional Price Parities · Updated May 2026
Median Home Price
$251,700High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated October 2026
Median Monthly Rent
$1,492High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated October 2026
Taxes
Retirement Tax Score
100 / 100High confidence
Tax Foundation · Updated October 2026
Tax Details
No state income tax; Social Security and pension income fully exempt.High confidence
Tax Foundation · Updated October 2026
Retiree Readiness (Sprint 2)
Care Access Score (proxy)
20.5 / 100Low confidence
RetireCityIQ proxy model · Updated June 2026
Aging-in-Place Score (proxy)
25.1 / 100Low confidence
RetireCityIQ proxy model · Updated June 2026
Healthcare
Healthcare Access Score
20.5 / 100High confidence
CMS Hospital General Information · Updated October 2026
Climate
Avg July High
85.7°FHigh confidence
Open-Meteo Historical Weather (ERA5) · Updated September 2026
Avg January Low
15°FHigh confidence
Open-Meteo Historical Weather (ERA5) · Updated September 2026
Annual Precipitation
21.5"High confidence
Open-Meteo Historical Weather (ERA5) · Updated September 2026
Sunny Days / Year
310 daysHigh confidence
Open-Meteo Historical Weather (ERA5) · Updated September 2026
Safety
Safety Score
58.8 / 100Low confidence
FBI Crime Data Explorer · Updated June 2026
Walkability
Walk Score (proxy)
3.6 / 100Low confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year (B08301) · Updated June 2026
Transit Score (proxy)
0 / 100Low confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year (B08301) · Updated June 2026
Demographics
Population
57,481High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated October 2026
Median Age
41.8High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated October 2026
Age 65+
18.0%High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated October 2026
Median Household Income
$94,603High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated October 2026
Community Profile
Owner-Occupied Housing
84.7%High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated October 2026
Veterans
9.8%High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated October 2026
Bachelor's Degree+
36.0%High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated October 2026
Poverty Rate
4.9%High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated October 2026
Diversity
White
69.9%High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated October 2026
Black
22.9%High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated October 2026
Hispanic/Latino
3.3%High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated October 2026
Asian
3.5%High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated October 2026
10-Year Housing Stress Test (Estimate)
Estimate monthly homeowner carrying cost in Bartlett using median home price and adjustable assumptions. Stress case applies +10% property tax, +20% insurance, +10% maintenance.
Estimated monthly carrying cost
$545
Stress-case monthly carrying cost
$612
Median home price used: $251,700
Median rent reference: $1,492 / month
Estimate includes property tax, insurance, maintenance reserve, and HOA. It excludes mortgage, utilities, and one-time transaction costs.