Memphis, Tennessee

Major Tennessee city with a diverse economy

Southeast Memphis, TN-MS-AR Metro

WhereAtHome Score

76

C

out of 100

Overview

Memphis is a Tennessee city with a population of approximately 619K, part of the Memphis, TN-MS-AR metropolitan area. The median home value is approximately $144,877. Median household income is $48,090.

Key Highlights

  • Population of approximately 619K (2023 Census estimate)
  • Median home value of $144,877 (Zillow ZHVI)
  • Median household income of $48,090 (Census ACS)
  • Average commute time of 21.6 minutes
  • Part of the Memphis, TN-MS-AR metro area

Key Metrics

Population 2023

618,639

Source: Census ACS

$144,877

Source: Zillow ZHVI

$48,090

Source: Census ACS

21.6 min

Source: Census ACS

Walk Score 2026

35

Source: Walk Score

91 (100 = U.S. avg)

Source: AreaVibes / BLS

2024 Presidential Election

Shelby County (county-level results)

62%
36%
Democrat 201,759
Republican 118,917
Leans D+25.4

Source: County-level results from MIT Election Data + Science Lab. Learn more

Score Breakdown

6 of 6 score factors available. Missing factors are excluded and available weights are rescaled.

Housing Affordability 100/100

Median home value relative to national average (Weight: 20%)

Income vs Housing 91.4/100

How affordable housing is relative to local incomes (Weight: 20%)

Commute Time 68/100

Average commute time compared to national average (Weight: 15%)

Crime 10/100

Overall crime levels based on FBI crime statistics (Weight: 20%)

Walkability 35/100

Walk Score — ease of daily errands on foot (Weight: 15%)

Purchasing Power 43.4/100

Median income relative to national average, adjusted for cost of living (Weight: 10%)

WhereAtHome Score 76

Location

Memphis, TN (35.0337, -89.9343)
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Last Updated: 2026-07-01

Data sourced from U.S. Census Bureau, Zillow, FBI Crime Data Explorer, Walk Score, and Niche.