At a Glance
Median Income
$2,499
$17,589 per capita
Home Value
$57,900
Zillow: $88,410
Violent Crime
416/100K
1,789/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
30.8%
84.6% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
60.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
52.1%
22.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
63°F
323 sunny days/yr
How Memphis Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Memphis's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Memphis a Good Place to Live?
D
1.9 / 5.0 — Poor
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Memphis residents earn a median household income of $2,499 , which is 97% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $17,589. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 60.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 235 business establishments, including 12 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Memphis is $57,900 , 79% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $88,410. The cost of living index is 88.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1979.
Safety & Crime
Memphis reports 416 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 10% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,789/100K.
Education
30.8% of adults in Memphis hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(9% below the national average).
84.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Memphis has an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C).
Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 323 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population27
Median Age23.8 yrs
Density69/mi²
Male / Female41% / 59%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans24.0%
Economy
C
Median Income$2,499
Per Capita$17,589
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty60.0%
County GDP$346M
Avg Weekly Wage$817
Housing
F
Home Value$57,900
Rent
Ownership78.6%
Zillow$88,410
Housing Units17
Rent Burden34.9%
Crime
F
Violent416/100K
Property1,789/100K
Health
Obesity52.1%
Diabetes18.0%
Smoking22.4%
Heart Disease8.0%
Premature Death13,965/100K
Climate
Avg Temp63°F
Sunny Days323/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation172 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+30.8%
High School+84.6%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score4.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 26% / D 73%
Broadband14.0%
Internet Speed87 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries3
Did You Know?
The median home in Memphis was built in 1979.
41.7% work from home.
The nearest airport is Golden Triangle Regional (27 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.444 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
0.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.