At a Glance
Median Income
$60,884
$29,707 per capita
Home Value
$190,400
Zillow: $312,945
Median Rent
$832/mo
26.6% of income on rent
Violent Crime
84/100K
0/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
14.8%
88.8% high school+
Unemployment
2.9%
17.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.2%
14.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
48°F
260 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?
B
3.2 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Memphis residents earn a median household income of $60,884 , which is 19% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $29,707. The unemployment rate stands at 2.9% (19% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 17.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,248 business establishments, including 292 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Memphis is $190,400 , 32% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $312,945. Median rent is $832/month, with 26.6% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 96.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1958.
Safety & Crime
Memphis reports 84 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 78% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 0/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
14.8% of adults in Memphis hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(56% below the national average).
88.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Memphis has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C).
Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 35.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
Data Overview
People
Population1,107
Median Age41.6 yrs
Density988/mi²
Male / Female51% / 50%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans7.4%
Economy
B+
Median Income$60,884
Per Capita$29,707
Unemployment2.9%
Poverty17.7%
County GDP$7,417M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,071
Housing
A+
Home Value$190,400
Rent$832
Ownership65.6%
Zillow$312,945
Housing Units549
Rent Burden26.6%
Crime
C
Violent84/100K
Property0/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault0/100K
Burglary0/100K
Health
Obesity35.2%
Diabetes8.3%
Smoking14.3%
Heart Disease5.2%
Premature Death9,609/100K
Climate
Avg Temp48°F
Sunny Days260/yr
Rain35.9 in/yr
AQI38 (Good)
Elevation759 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+14.8%
High School+88.8%
Graduate+5.8%
School Score5.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 67% / D 32%
Commute33 min
Broadband85.8%
Internet Speed102 Mbps
EV Stations6
Libraries10
Did You Know?
Memphis was founded in 1834.
The median home in Memphis was built in 1958.
The nearest airport is St Clair County International (12 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.426 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
27.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 102 Mbps.
There are 292 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 31 fatal vehicle crashes.
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