Whether you want to call it by its nickname, “Home of the Blues,” or just by its name, Memphis, TN, is one of the many great destinations to live in the South. With its nature views, outstanding restaurants, and endless ways to spend your days, it shouldn’t come as a shock that about 628,200 people are living in Memphis.
If you’re looking to buy a home in Memphis, expect to see the median home sale price coming in at $170,750 and the average sale price per square foot at $124. And if you’re considering renting an apartment in Memphis, the average rent price for a two-bedroom apartment is $1,080.
But even if you love spending your free time in Memphis, you may not want to live in the heart of the city. Don’t worry – we’ve collected 10 of the best Memphis suburbs to consider living in. And they’re all less than 35 minutes away from the city center. Let’s check them out.
#1: Horn Lake, MS
Median home price: $189,900
Average sale price per square foot: $136
Average rent for a 2-bedroom apartment: $1,487
Driving distance from Memphis: 20 minutes
Horn Lake, MS homes for sale
Horn Lake, MS apartments for rent
With a median home sale price of $189,900, Horn Lake, MS, is the first city on our list of Memphis suburbs. About a 20-minute drive south of downtown Memphis, Horn Lake is home to roughly 26,700 people. If you’re considering moving to this Mississippi town, make sure to visit Latimer Lake Park where you can fish, stroll along one of the trails, or play tennis.
#2: Marion, AR
Median home price: $202,000
Average sale price per square foot: $128
Average rent for a 2-bedroom apartment: $1,100
Driving distance from Memphis: 15 minutes
Marion, AR homes for sale
Marion, AR apartments for rent
The second spot on our list is Marion, AR. About a 15-minute drive into downtown Memphis, you can stroll along historic Beale Street or take a riverboat cruise on the Mississippi River in no time. Make sure to explore the Sultana Disaster Museum, attend one of the many community events, and visit City Park when living in this suburb of 13,800 people.
#3: Millington, TN
Median home price: $247,000
Average sale price per square foot: $147
Driving distance from Memphis: 25 minutes
Millington, TN homes for sale
Millington, TN apartments for rent
Drive just 25 minutes outside of Memphis and you’ll reach Millington, TN, another great suburb. Even with a population of about 10,600, there are plenty of unique spots to visit in Millington. If you find yourself moving here, make sure to play a round of golf at Glen Eagle Golf Course and explore Meeman-Shelby Forest State Park, a 13,000-acre park with hiking trails and birdwatching spots.
#4: Munford, TN
Median home price: $253,500
Average sale price per square foot: $167
Driving distance from Memphis: 35 minutes
Munford, TN homes for sale
Munford, TN apartments for rent
A little more expensive than Millington is the suburb of Munford. With a population close to 6,300, there’s still plenty to do in this Memphis suburb. Plan to spend the day at one of the many parks like Valentine Park, Centennial Park, or Poplar Park.
#5: Southaven, MS
Median home price: $300,000
Average sale price per square foot: $151
Average rent for a 2-bedroom apartment: $1,448
Driving distance from Memphis: 15 minutes
Southaven, MS homes for sale
Southaven, MS apartments for rent
About a 15-minute drive into the city, consider adding Southaven, MS, to your list of Memphis suburbs to check out. Home to 54,600 residents, this town can be a great choice for people looking to remain close to Memphis without living in the city. In Southaven, you can spend the afternoon at Greenbrook Lake Park or Central Park.
#6: Bartlett, TN
Median home price: $300,750
Average sale price per square foot: $163
Driving distance from Memphis: 20 minutes
Bartlett, TN homes for sale
Bartlett, TN apartments for rent
Another well-known Memphis suburb is Bartlett, TN, where you’ll find the home prices are $300,750. Bartlett has about 57,800 residents and is a great suburb to consider buying a home or renting an apartment in. Whether you check out one of the many parks and green spaces, visit the community centers, shop at one of the shopping centers, or pick up a pastry at a local bakery, there’s many cool things to do and see in Bartlett.
#7: Olive Branch, MS
Median home price: $344,000
Average sale price per square foot: $148
Driving distance from Memphis: 35 minutes
Olive Branch, MS homes for sale
Olive Branch, MS apartments for rent
Next on our list of Memphis suburbs is Olive Branch, MS, which is about a 35-minute drive into the city center. With a population of close to 39,700, Olive Branch is a great area to live in that’s not nearly as big as Memphis. If you’re going to call this area home, plan time to explore the 135-acre Olive Branch City Park, visit Shahkoka Lake, or simply check out the city.
#8: Atoka, TN
Median home price: $335,000
Average sale price per square foot: $167
Driving distance from Memphis: 40 minutes
Atoka, TN homes for sale
Atoka, TN apartments for rent
If you’ve lived in Memphis for a while, it’s likely you know of Atoka. About 10,000 people live in Atoka, so you’ll have a fraction of Memphis’ population while remaining roughly 40 minutes from the city. Living in Atoka, be sure to spend a summer afternoon at Walker Park Splash Pad.
#9: Hernando, MS
Median home price: $405,900
Average sale price per square foot: $152
Driving distance from Memphis: 30 minutes
Hernando, MS homes for sale
Hernando, MS apartments for rent
The Mississippi town of Hernando is a great place to consider moving to that will get you access to downtown Memphis in just about 30 minutes. Roughly 17,100 people live in this suburb, but you’ll be surrounded by areas to explore in your free time.
#10: Arlington, TN
Median home price: $407,500
Average sale price per square foot: $187
Driving distance from Memphis: 35 minutes
Arlington, TN homes for sale
Arlington, TN apartments for rent
Rounding out our list of Memphis suburbs is Arlington, TN. Without traffic, you’ll find yourself in Memphis in roughly 35 minutes. This suburb has a population of 14,600 and you can check out one of the many parks in the city. There’s always something to do while living in Arlington.
Methodology: Whether a suburb was under a 35-minute drive from downtown Memphis. Median home sale price data from the Redfin Data Center during March 2023. Average rental data from Rent.com March 2023. Population data sourced from the United States Census Bureau.
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