If you love the music and food in Memphis, but aren’t so sure big city life is right for your family, the suburbs on this list just might be the perfect fit. These close-knit communities have great schools, kid-friendly amenities, and are just minutes away from your favorite barbecue joint or Blues club in Memphis. We looked at a whole bunch of data to figure out the best Memphis suburbs for families. Let’s take a look at the five that made the cut.
The scenic Memphis suburb of Lakeland kicks off our list with top marks from GreatSchools.org, and spacious craftsman, farmhouse, and ranch style homes on large lots. Active families will love fishing, picnicking, and hiking at the wooded 65-acre International Harvester Park. Residents are also just minutes from the Wolfchase Galleria Mall, which houses brand name retailers and casual dining.
The close-knit town of Collierville has plenty of beautiful housing options for families, including historic cottages, modest bungalows, and sprawling farmhouse style homes. Enjoy a family picnic by the lake at Halle Park or see a live performance at the Harrell Performing Arts Theater. The Lucius E. and Elise C. Burch, Jr. Library offers children’s programming to keep young readers engaged.
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The affluent suburb of Germantown earns the third place spot on our list with low crime and unemployment rates and plenty of spacious farmhouse and Colonial style homes. Enjoy a family picnic at the Cameron-Brown Park, or check out a new book at the Germantown Community Library. Families can also tap into their artsy side with classes and camps at the Germantown Performing Arts Center.
The expanding town of Hernando earns the fourth place spot on our list of the best Memphis suburbs for families with high marks from GreatSchools.org and lovely craftsman, farmhouse, and Colonial style homes. Hernando residents enjoy a close-knit community, quiet streets, and numerous bike lanes and trails. Grab fresh local produce for a family meal at the Hernando Farmers Market, or enjoy a picnic by the lake at Lee’s Summit Park.
The historic town of Arlington rounds out our list of the best Memphis suburbs for families with a low unemployment rate and spacious craftsman, Tudor, and ranch style homes on large lots. Learn history hands-on with a family outing to the numerous historic sites and museums in Arlington, like the 1800s blacksmith shop, and Rachel H. K. Burrow Museum. Numerous city parks and playgrounds are a great way to enjoy beautiful weather.
To create this list of the best Memphis suburbs for families, we looked at the following criteria:
We ranked each city in the above categories. Because some things are of extra importance to families, we weighted the GreatSchools.org score and total crimes per 100k score to make up 25 percent of the final score, while the rest of the categories made up 10 percent. Want to see how other Memphis suburbs measured up? Check out the table below: 
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