Clarksville, TN vs Memphis, TN
Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.
Score Snapshot
No universal winner
Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.
Clarksville
67.7
#1391 nationally
Memphis
76
#398 nationally
Clarksville leads in crime level (11.2 vs 68.5). Memphis leads in walk score (35 vs 18). Clarksville leads in median household income ($62,688 vs $48,090).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Clarksville, TN | Memphis, TN |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 67.7 (#1391) | 76 (#398) |
| Population | 180,716 | 618,639 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $321,955 | $144,877 |
| Median Household Income | $62,688 | $48,090 |
| Average Commute | 25.7 min | 21.6 min |
| Walk Score | 18 | 35 |
| Crime Level | 11.2 | 68.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 96 | 91 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+18.4 | D+25.4 |
D+
67.7 Score
Clarksville, TN
Mid-size Tennessee city with community character
Median Home
$321,955
Population
180,716
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
18
Southeast
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76 Score
Memphis, TN
Major Tennessee city with a diverse economy
Median Home
$144,877
Population
618,639
Crime
Very High
Walk Score
35
Southeast
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