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Memphis, TN
Memphis · Shelby County · TN 38104
Updated June 20, 2026 · Would You Live There?
Think twice
Verdict
$289K
Median Price
41/100
Walk Score
7/10
Schools
6 min
to Memphis, TN
Score Breakdown
DAffordability
45/100
FSafety
18/100
B-Schools
70/100
FQuietness
30/100
ACommute
100/100
DWalkability
41/100
WYLT Score51/100
Our Take
You can afford a house or rent here and get a short commute to downtown Memphis, but walkability is poor, public transit is almost nonexistent, and crime is a real concern. If you’re okay with a car and can handle the noise and safety issues, it’s doable, but if you want a safer, walkable community, look elsewhere.
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The Good
- ✓Affordable median home price relative to income
- ✓6‑minute drive to downtown Memphis
- ✓Decent bike score and some local high‑rated schools
Real Talk
- !High crime rates in the area
- !Limited walkability and public transit
- !Noise from traffic and nearby commercial activity
- !Gaps in grocery and retail options within walking distance
- $Higher property taxes on older homes
- $Potential for higher insurance due to crime risk
- $Maintenance costs for aging infrastructure
Best For
Budget‑conscious commutersRemote workers who need a carFamilies willing to accept higher crime riskPeople who value bike routes
Risk Snapshot
Flood riskLow
Violent crimeHigh
Property crimeHigh
Air qualityModerate
Price volatilityModerate
Crime & Safety
Memphis, TN
F
Safety grade
Safety score18 / 100
High riskVery safe
⚠️Violent Crime
High9.2incidents / 1,000 residents / yr
0Natl avg (3.7)11+
149% higher than the national average
🔒Property Crime
High38.4incidents / 1,000 residents / yr
0Natl avg (19.5)59+
97% higher than the national average
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