West Memphis, Arkansas

Small Arkansas city with local appeal

Southwest Memphis, TN-MS-AR Metro

WhereAtHome Score

75.3

C

out of 100

Overview

West Memphis is an Arkansas city with a population of approximately 23,825, part of the Memphis, TN-MS-AR metropolitan area. The median home value is approximately $133,589. Median household income is $40,904.

Key Highlights

  • Population of approximately 23,825 (2023 Census estimate)
  • Median home value of $133,589 (Zillow ZHVI)
  • Median household income of $40,904 (Census ACS)
  • Average commute time of 19.7 minutes
  • Part of the Memphis, TN-MS-AR metro area

Key Metrics

Population 2023

23,825

Source: Census ACS

$133,589

Source: Zillow ZHVI

$40,904

Source: Census ACS

19.7 min

Source: Census ACS

Walk Score 2026

31

Source: Walk Score

87 (100 = U.S. avg)

Source: AreaVibes / BLS

2024 Presidential Election

Crittenden County (county-level results)

50%
48%
Democrat 7,362
Republican 7,028
Leans D+2.3

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 84.3/100

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

Commute Time 73.7/100

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

Crime 10/100

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

Walkability 31/100

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

Purchasing Power 42/100

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

WhereAtHome Score 75.3

Location

West Memphis, AR (35.1484, -90.1779)
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Last Updated: 2026-01-01

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