Collierville is a mid-sized city of 51,170 in Tennessee, with a median household income of $129,729
and a 2.6% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 92 (US average = 100), which is
8% below the national average.
Strengths:
Collierville stands out for an affordable cost of living, lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (A), a well-educated population, short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include high home prices. Whether Collierville is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Collierville city data on this page comes from official government sources —
the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.
Cost of Living
Index: 92.4
Collierville's overall cost of living index is 92.4,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Collierville costs roughly 8% less than the average American city.
Metric
Collierville, TN
National Avg
Median Home Value
$409,000
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$1,488
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
80.5%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$129,729
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Collierville's violent crime rate is 150.1 per 100,000 residents
— 60% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
150.1 /100k
Property Crime
1268.7 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Collierville is served primarily by Collierville.
Metric
Collierville, TN
National Avg
School District
Collierville
—
Elementary Schools
6
—
Middle Schools
2
—
High Schools
1
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
60.4%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
95.5%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Collierville sees average highs of 50.0°F in January
and 91.4°F in July,
with 57.0 inches of annual precipitation
and 1.4 inches of snow per year.
Collierville's cost of living index is 92, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Collierville roughly 8% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $409,000 and median rent is $1,488/month.
Collierville's violent crime rate is 150.1 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1268.7 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Collierville are operated by Collierville.
The district has 6 elementary, 2 middle, and 1 high schools.
60.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Collierville, TN has a population of 51,170, a median household income of $129,729, and an unemployment rate of 2.6%.
It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
Collierville averages 50.0°F in January and 91.4°F in July. Annual rainfall is 57.0 inches
with about 1.4 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Collierville, TN is covered by 1 ZIP code: 38017.
The population of Collierville, Tennessee is 51,170 with a median age of 40.2. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Collierville: cost of living index 92 (100 = US average), median home $409,000, median household income $129,729, crime index 48 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Collierville side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
