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West Memphis, AR Community

10 discussions from residents and visitors

Elijah D.

Healthcare options in West Memphis?

Longtime lurker here, Crime rate is something to consider -West Memphis sits at 1,984.3 per 100K. Average temperature is around 62--F, so the weather is moderate. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. Worth the trade-offs?

4 replies 7 upvotes qa
Evan O.

Pros and cons of West Memphis after 11 years

My family moved here when I was a kid. It's a a small town city with about 24,147 people. Median household income is $41,860, which feels on the lower side for the area. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. Any advice would be great. TIA!

6 replies 7 upvotes living
James C.

Living in West Memphis -the reality

Hey, The median home value here is around $119,100, which is actually reasonable. The city has invested a lot in new development. Has anyone dealt with this?

9 replies 5 upvotes living
Angel M.

Is West Memphis a good place to live?

Hi all, What neighborhoods would you suggest? There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods.

3 replies 5 upvotes living
Jonathan

Commute times in West Memphis -how bad?

Hello, Homes are going for about $119,100 on average. Crime rate is something to consider -West Memphis sits at 1,984.3 per 100K. Poverty rate is 22.0%, which is higher than I expected. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. The city has invested a lot in new development. The suburbs are where...

15 replies 4 upvotes jobs
Jonathan

Best hidden gems in West Memphis

Hello, I'm a 45-year-old electrician and Crime rate is something to consider -West Memphis sits at 1,984.3 per 100K. The median home value here is around $119,100, which is actually reasonable. Homes are going for about $119,100 on average. It's a a small town city with about 24,147 people. It's not...

10 replies 8 upvotes best-worst
waylon_dude

Job market in West Memphis for tech?

Been meaning to ask this. I work in tech and Household incomes average around $41,860 in West Memphis. Crime rate is something to consider -West Memphis sits at 1,984.3 per 100K. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. The city has invested a lot in new development. The food scene...

4 replies 12 upvotes jobs
Angel M.

Is West Memphis a good place to live?

So, Average temperature is around 62--F, so the weather is moderate. You can expect to pay around $847 for rent here. The median home value here is around $119,100, which is actually reasonable. Median household income is $41,860, which feels on the lower side for the area. I'd say it's better for f...

8 replies 14 upvotes living
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