Memphis, TN

Living in Memphis

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Bikeability 22
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Walkability 25
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Commute 74
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Public Transit 27
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Affordability 85
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Public Safety 5
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Airports 46
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Hospitals 29
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Colleges 36
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Schools 1
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Residents

652k Population -2.9k (2010–19)
34  y Median Age +1 (2010–19)
26% College-Educated +4% (2010–19)
57% Family Households -3% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years21%
15 to 34 years30%
35 to 54 years24%
55 to 74 years20%
75 years and over5%

Diversity

Asian2%
Black64%
Caucasian26%
Hispanic or Latino7%
Multiracial1%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%

Education

Less than high school14%
High school graduate31%
Some College29%
Bachelor's degree16%
Graduate degree10%

Households

Family household57%
Householder living alone37%
Householder not living alone6%

Economy

$41k Median Household Income +$4.8k (2010–19)
78% Above Poverty -1% (2010–19)
23  mi Average Commute
84% Lived Here Last Year +5% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K32%
$25K to $49K26%
$50K to $74K17%
$75K to $99K9%
$100K to $124K6%
$125K to $149K3%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K or more4%

Employers

Government7%
Private sector75%
Self-employed5%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance7%
Factory and transportation20%
Mgt, science, and arts31%
Military<1%
Sales and office22%
Service20%

Commute

Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van93%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation1%
Taxicab<1%
Walked2%
Worked at home3%

Housing

$102k Median Home Value +$3.5k (2010–19)
9% Built 2000 or Later
$679 Median Monthly Rent +$107 (2010–19)
39% Owner-Occupied -6% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached5%
1 unit, detached60%
Multiple units2%
Mobile home1%
Boat, RV, etc<1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 20097%
Built 1990 to 199910%
Built 1980 to 198912%
Built 1970 to 197918%
Built 1960 to 196915%
Built 1950 to 195919%
Built 1940 to 19499%
Built 1939 or earlier8%

Home Value

Less than $50K15%
$50K to $99K35%
$100K to $149K17%
$150K to $199K12%
$200K to $249K6%
$250K to $299K4%
$300K to $399K4%
$400K to $499K2%
$500K to $749K2%
$750K to $999K1%
$1M to $1.49M1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
$2M or more<1%

House Heating Type

Coal or coke<1%
Electricity49%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas1%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas50%
Wood<1%

Crime

Violent Crime in Memphis

United States45
Tennessee62
Memphis Metro Area91
Shelby County95

Property Crime in Memphis

United States48
Tennessee59
Memphis Metro Area83
Shelby County92

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (65%)(32%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton67%
Donald Trump29%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 39 4 1
Feb 43 5 1
Mar 52 5 0
Apr 61 5 0
May 71 6 0
Jun 78 4 0
Jul 82 4 0
Aug 81 3 0
Sep 73 3 0
Oct 63 4 0
Nov 52 5 0
Dec 42 6 0

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Memphis

Excessive Heat8
Inland Flooding64
Tornado23
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Memphis, TN

Private Schools

Private Schools near Memphis, TN

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St Luke's Day School
2 miles, NE
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Colleges

Colleges near Memphis, TN

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University of Memphis
2 miles, NE
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Hospitals

Hospitals near Memphis, TN

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Regional One Health
4 miles, NW

Airports

Airports near Memphis, TN

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