Memphis, TN

Full City Profile · Tennessee · Shelby County County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
629,063 Population 2,171/sq mi density
$51,211 Median Income $32,314 per capita
$157,100 Home Value $145,335 Zillow
$1,123 Median Rent 32.9% income on rent
63°F Avg Temperature
2,508 Violent Crime/100K 6,966 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.5 / 5.0
$51,211 median income, 8.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$157,100 home value, $1,123/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
2,508 violent crimes/100K (560% above avg)
B
Education
3.3 / 5.0
28.2% bachelor's degree or higher

Crime Overview

Violent Crime Rate
2,508
per 100,000 residents
560% above
US avg: 380/100K
Property Crime Rate
6,966
per 100,000 residents
255% above
US avg: 1,960/100K
Safety Rating
High Crime
Safety grade: F (1.0/5.0)

Violent Crime Breakdown

Per 100,000 residents. Thin line = U.S. average.

Murder
40.9 avg 6.3
Rape
73.7 avg 40.0
Robbery
348.3 avg 73.9
Assault
2,044.7 avg 268.5

Property Crime Breakdown

Per 100,000 residents. Thin line = U.S. average.

Burglary
917.2 avg 271.0
Theft
4,409.0 avg 1,401.9
Vehicle Theft
1,584.3 avg 282.7
Arson
55.9

Complete Crime Data

Violent Crime (per 100K)

Total Violent Crime2,507.6
Murder40.9
Rape73.7
Robbery348.3
Aggravated Assault2,044.7

Property Crime (per 100K)

Total Property Crime6,966.3
Burglary917.2
Theft/Larceny4,409.0
Vehicle Theft1,584.3
Arson55.9

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County)225