2026 Q3 data
Roof replacement cost in Memphis, TN
Memphis, TN-MS-AR metro area
How much does a new roof cost in Memphis, TN?
$11,400 – $21,800
Typical $16,600 · architectural shingles · 2,000 sq ft home
That is $443 per square (100 sq ft of roof) installed, below the US typical of $500.
How we got this number
An architectural shingle roof in the Memphis, TN-MS-AR metro costs $348 to $539 per square installed (typical $443) on the 2026 Q3 Roof Cost Index: +1.6% against the Tennessee figure of $436 and -11.4% against the US typical of $500. Metro rank 215 of 263 (1 = most expensive).
Material is priced nationally; labor is scaled by the local roofer wage. Roofers here earn a mean $23.06/hour (median $22.34, about 360 employed), BLS May 2025. The whole-roof range is for a 2,000 sq ft single-story home (6/12 pitch, one layer torn off, permit and dumpster included). Full methodology.
This metro spans TN and MS and AR. It is listed under Tennessee; see also MississippiArkansas.
All materials in Memphis, TN
| Material, per square | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Architectural shingles | $348 | $443 | $539 |
| 3-tab shingles | $245 | $311 | $378 |
| Standing seam metal | $813 | $1,136 | $1,460 |
| Metal panel | $430 | $795 | $1,160 |
| Tile | $613 | $1,608 | $2,603 |
| Slate | $930 | $1,843 | $2,755 |
| Flat membrane | $215 | $418 | $621 |
Cost by roof size in Memphis, TN
| Home footprint | Architectural shingles | Standing seam metal |
|---|---|---|
| 1,200 sq ft | $6,984 – $13,578 | $13,846 – $27,173 |
| 1,500 sq ft | $8,635 – $16,672 | $17,213 – $33,667 |
| 2,000 sq ft | $11,387 – $21,830 | $22,824 – $44,489 |
| 2,500 sq ft | $14,138 – $26,987 | $28,435 – $55,311 |
| 3,000 sq ft | $16,890 – $32,145 | $34,046 – $66,133 |
Two-story home? Use the footprint, not the living area. See roof cost by house size.
Quick answers for Memphis
| Search | Answer |
|---|---|
| roof replacement cost Memphis TN | $11,387 to $21,830 for architectural shingles on a 2,000 sq ft home, typical $16,568. |
| new roof cost per square foot Memphis | $3.48 to $5.39 per sq ft of roof installed ($443 per 100 sq ft square, typical). |
| shingle roof cost Memphis | 3-tab $8,866 to $17,864; architectural $11,387 to $21,830 on the same 2,000 sq ft home. |
| metal roof cost Memphis TN | Standing seam $22,824 to $44,489; exposed-fastener metal panel $13,416 to $37,110 on the same home. |
This page is generated from the 2026 Q3 Index for the BLS metropolitan statistical area "Memphis, TN-MS-AR" (area code 32820). State rank for Tennessee: 49 of 51. Methodology.
Roofing conditions in Memphis
Housing age. The median home in the Memphis, TN-MS-AR metro was built in 1983, newer than the median metro in the Index (1982). 46.1% of homes were built before 1980 and 25.2% in 2000 or later; 61% of occupied homes are owner-occupied. Roof age, not house age, sets the replacement date.
Hail. NOAA's Storm Events database logged 155 county hail reports across the metro's 9 counties from 2021 to 2025 (14 in 2021, 21 in 2022, 40 in 2023, 22 in 2024, 58 in 2025), rank 26 of 263 metros. From January 2021 to June 2026, 137 reports were stones of 1 inch or larger, and the largest was 4 inches. Most reports came from Shelby, Tennessee (47), DeSoto, Mississippi (30), Fayette, Tennessee (25). After a hail storm, read the roof insurance claim guide and how hail damages a roof.
Sources: NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (county hail reports 2021 to June 30, 2026); U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year estimates 2020-2024, tables B25035, B25034 and B25003; counties per OMB July 2023 metro definitions.
Memphis roof cost questions
How much does a new roof cost in Memphis, TN?
$11,387 to $21,830 for architectural shingles, typical $16,568, on a 2,000 sq ft single-story home (6/12 pitch, one layer torn off, permit and dumpster included). Steeper pitch, a second layer to tear off, rotten decking or a premium material move the price up.
Is a roof in Memphis more expensive than the rest of Tennessee?
The Memphis, TN-MS-AR metro is +1.6% against the Tennessee typical and -11.4% against the US typical, rank 215 of 263 metros (1 = most expensive). Material is priced nationally; the difference is the local roofer wage.
How much is a metal roof in Memphis?
Standing seam metal costs $22,824 to $44,489 on a 2,000 sq ft home, typical $33,616. Exposed-fastener metal panel costs $13,416 to $37,110, typical $25,223.
How much do roofers in Memphis charge per square?
An architectural shingle roof costs $348 to $539 per square (100 sq ft of roof) installed (material and labor), typical $443. Tear-off, permit and dumpster are extra; the whole-roof figure above includes them.
How is the Memphis roof cost calculated?
Each material is priced from published national cost tables, and the labor share is scaled by the mean roofer wage in the metro ($23.06/hour, BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025). The range is a planning estimate, not a contractor quote.
Other Tennessee metros
- Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin $465/sq
- Morristown $449/sq
- Chattanooga $425/sq
- Kingsport-Bristol $421/sq
- Knoxville $420/sq
Metros with a similar cost
- Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL $445/sq · rank 212
- Twin Falls, ID $445/sq · rank 213
- Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach, SC $443/sq · rank 214
- Greenville, NC $443/sq · rank 216
- Wilmington, NC $443/sq · rank 217
- Joplin, MO-KS $442/sq · rank 218
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