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10 discussions from residents and visitors

Luca Carter

Cheapest neighborhoods in Memphis?

Average temperature is around 75--F, so it's warm year-round. Rent is about $1,155/month for a decent place. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. The food scene here is surprisingly good. The food scene here is surprisingly good. The...

11 replies 0 upvotes housing
dallasrunner2024

Best industries in Memphis right now

Hi all, The unemployment rate is 4.9%, which is about average. Would love some local perspective.

8 replies 10 upvotes jobs
Luca Harris

Is Memphis still affordable?

First post here. Born and raised here. The median home value here is around $292,200, which seems about average. Homes are going for about $292,200 on average. Household incomes average around $71,967 in Memphis. Rent is about $1,155/month for a decent place. Downtown has improved a lot in recent ye...

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Quinn G.

Raising a family in Memphis -thoughts?

OK so I grew up here but left for a while. You can expect to pay around $1,155 for rent here. With a population of 10,626, Memphis is a small town. Homes are going for about $292,200 on average. Property taxes are high but you get good services. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. The ...

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Luca Harris

First time home buyer in Memphis

Curious what people think. I'm single, late 50s, and Median household income is $71,967, which feels about average for the area. Homes are going for about $292,200 on average. The unemployment rate is 4.9%, which is about average. It's a a small town city with about 10,626 people. People here are ge...

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Quinn G.

Cost of living reality check -Memphis

Random thought, You can expect to pay around $1,155 for rent here. Average temperature is around 75--F, so it's warm year-round. Crime rate is something to consider -Memphis sits at 866.6 per 100K. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. The weather takes some getting used to. What are your ...

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Luca Carter

What's it really like living in Memphis?

Not sure if this has been asked before, but Been living here since 2007. You can expect to pay around $1,155 for rent here. Homes are going for about $292,200 on average. The suburbs are where most families end up. Would love some local perspective. There's a real sense of community in certain neigh...

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dallasrunner2024

What to expect moving to Memphis?

Hello, Average temperature is around 75--F, so it's warm year-round. The city has invested a lot in new development. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. What are your go-to spots? The weather takes some getting used to.

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Brielle Allen

Remote worker thinking about Memphis

The median home value here is around $292,200, which seems about average. Homes are going for about $292,200 on average. It's a a small town city with about 10,626 people. Rent is about $1,155/month for a decent place. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. The school system varies a l...

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Luca Harris

Affordable areas near Memphis?

Poverty rate is 17.5%, which is higher than I expected. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. Property taxes are high but you get good services. Has anyone dealt with this? People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. Property taxes are high but you get good services. I'd say ...

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