lake_easton79 best-worst Dec 28, 2025

OK so I grew up here but left for a while. With a population of 51,212, Collierville is a smaller city. Crime rate is something to consider -Collierville sits at 232.1 per 100K. Average temperature is around 61--F, so the weather is moderate. Poverty rate is 2.0%, which is pretty low. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that.

Pros:
- Nice parks and trails
- Low crime in most areas
- Diverse community
- Plenty of shopping options

Cons:
- Few job opportunities in some fields
- Mosquitoes and humidity
- Homelessness issues downtown
What are your go-to spots? Looking forward to hearing from you all. The suburbs are where most families end up. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. Property taxes are high but you get good services. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. The food scene here is surprisingly good. The city has invested a lot in new development. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look.

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