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Memphis
  • City in Tennessee
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Memphis

#6 in Best Places to Live in Shelby County
    B minus
    Overall Niche Grade
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    1. Public Schools
      C
    2. Crime & Safety
      D minus
    3. Housing
      C+
    4. Nightlife
      B+
    5. Good for Families
      C+
    6. Diversity
      A
    7. Jobs
      C
    8. Weather
      B+
    9. Cost of Living
      B+
    10. Health & Fitness
      C+
    11. Outdoor Activities
      A minus
    12. Commute
      B+
    Memphis is a city in Tennessee with a population of 634,139. Memphis is in Shelby County. Living in Memphis offers residents a dense suburban feel and most residents rent their homes. In Memphis there are a lot of parks. Many families and young professionals live in Memphis and residents tend to be liberal.
    About Memphis...
    Population
    634,139
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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $113,700
    National
    $244,900
    Median Rent
    $965
    National
    $1,163
    Area Feel
    Dense Suburban
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      53%
    • Own
      47%
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    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    D minus
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Assault
      2,004.8
      282.7
    • Murder
      47.1
      6.1
    • Rape
      62.1
      40.7
    • Robbery
      316.6
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      815.2
      500.1
    • Theft
      3,698.5
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      682.4
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    A
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      14%
    • 10-17 years
      11%
    • 18-24 years
      10%
    • 25-34 years
      16%
    • 35-44 years
      12%
    • 45-54 years
      11%
    • 55-64 years
      12%
    • 65+ years
      13%
    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      11%
      13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      16%
      21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      29%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      31%
      26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      13%
      11%
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    Working in Memphis

    Jobs
    C
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $43,981
    National
    $69,021
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