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Memphis, TN

Full City Profile · Tennessee · Shelby County County

3.0 /5.0
B Good
629,063 Population 2,171/sq mi density
$51,211 Median Income $32,314 per capita
$157,100 Home Value $142,870 Zillow
$1,123 Median Rent 32.9% income on rent
64°F Avg Temperature 293 sunny days/yr
1,901 Violent Crime/100K 6,128 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$51,211 median income, 5.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$157,100 home value, $1,123/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
1,901 violent crimes/100K (400% above avg)
B
Education
3.3 / 5.0
28.2% bachelor's degree or higher

Housing Overview

Median Home Value
$157,100
44% below
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$1,123/mo
3% below
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
46.0%
30% below US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
290,047
Median year built: 1970

Home Value by Source

Census Median
$157,100
Zillow (ZHVI)
$142,870
Median Sale Price
$171,000
Median List Price
$189,900
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price

Ownership vs. Renting

46.0%
Owner-Occupied
54.0%
Renter-Occupied
46%
54%
US avg: 65.4% owner-occupied

Fair Market Rents (HUD FY2026)

Studio
$882/mo
1 Bedroom
$924/mo
2 Bedroom
$1,118/mo
3 Bedroom
$1,445/mo
4 Bedroom
$1,644/mo
Census median rent: $1,123/mo · Zillow rent: $1,234/mo

Market Indicators (Redfin)

Median Days on Market
56 days
Sale-to-List Ratio
0.9%
Buyers market
Homes Sold
350
Price Drops
22.9%
of listings with price reduction
Price Per Sq Ft
$108
Active Inventory
2,147
homes for sale

Affordability & Housing Stock

Rent Burden
32.9%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
6% above US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1970
Average age of housing stock: 56 years
Homeownership Rate
46.0%

Complete Housing Data

Home Values

Census Median Value$157,100
Zillow Home Value (ZHVI)$142,870
Median Sale Price$171,000
Median List Price$189,900
Price Per Sq Ft$108

Rent

Census Median Rent$1,123
Zillow Rent (ZORI)$1,234
FMR Studio$882
FMR 1-Bedroom$924
FMR 2-Bedroom$1,118
FMR 3-Bedroom$1,445
FMR 4-Bedroom$1,644

Market

Days on Market56
Sale-to-List Ratio0.9%
Price Drops22.9%
Homes Sold350
Active Inventory2,147
Price Per Sq Ft$108

Ownership & Stock

Owner-Occupied46.0%
Renter-Occupied54.0%
Homeownership Rate46.0%
Total Housing Units290,047
Median Year Built1970
Rent Burden32.9%