Memphis, TN
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics
Living In Memphis, Tennessee Summary
Life in Memphis research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Memphis over the past eight years using Census data, FBI crime data, cost of living data, and other primary sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Memphis:
The population in Memphis is 634,139.
The median home value in Memphis is $113,700.
The median income in Memphis is $43,981.
The cost of living in Memphis is 79 which is 0.8x lower than the national average.
The median rent in Memphis is $965.
The unemployment rate in Memphis is 9.0%.
The poverty rate in Memphis is 24.2%.
Table Of Contents
Memphis SnackAbility
3
Overall SnackAbility
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
4/10
Housing
6
Affordability
6
Diversity
8.5
Safety
2
Amenities
9
Education
7
Commute
8.5
Memphis, TN Crime Report
59,912
Total Crimes
Total Crimes
9,586.8
Total Crimes / 100k People
Total Crimes / 100k People
312.48%
Above National Average
Above National Average
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Memphis / 100k People |
Tennessee / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 59,912 | 9,586.8 | 3,165.5 | 2,324.2 |
| Violent Crime | 15,129 | 2,420.9 | 672.7 | 369.8 |
| Murder | 269 | 43.0 | 9.6 | 6.3 |
| Robbery | 2,324 | 371.9 | 81.0 | 66.1 |
| Aggravated Assault | 12,139 | 1,942.4 | 543.2 | 268.2 |
| Property Crime | 44,783 | 7,165.9 | 2,492.8 | 1,954.4 |
| Burglary | 6,022 | 963.6 | 384.5 | 269.8 |
| Larceny | 27,837 | 4,454.3 | 1,802.0 | 1,401.9 |
| Car Theft | 10,924 | 1,748.0 | 306.4 | 282.7 |
Memphis, TN Cost Of Living
79
Memphis's Overall Cost Of Living
Memphis's Overall Cost Of Living
0.8x
Lower Than The National Average
Lower Than The National Average
| Living Expense | Memphis | Tennessee | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 79 | 90 | 100 | |
| Services | 92 | 93 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 87 | 96 | 100 | |
| Health | 80 | 88 | 100 | |
| Housing | 64 | 82 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 87 | 90 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 88 | 93 | 100 | |
Memphis, TN Photos
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Memphis Articles
Rankings for Memphis in Tennessee
Map Of Memphis, TN
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Population over time in Memphis
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 650,910 | -0.4% |
| 2020 | 653,248 | -0.2% |
| 2019 | 654,723 | -0.2% |
| 2018 | 655,857 | -0.2% |
| 2017 | 657,167 | 0.1% |
| 2016 | 656,715 | 0.9% |
| 2015 | 650,932 | -0.0% |
| 2014 | 651,050 | -0.2% |
| 2013 | 652,123 | -0.4% |
| 2012 | 654,876 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Memphis
| Race | Memphis | TN | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 24.3% | 72.9% | 59.4% |
| African American | 64.4% | 16.3% | 12.2% |
| American Indian | 0.1% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Asian | 1.7% | 1.8% | 5.6% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Two Or More | 1.5% | 2.7% | 3.2% |
| Hispanic | 7.7% | 5.8% | 18.4% |
Gender in Memphis
| Gender | Memphis | TN | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.6% | 51.0% | 50.5% |
| Male | 47.4% | 49.0% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Memphis for adults over 25
| Education | Memphis | TN | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 5.0% | 3.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 9.0% | 7.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 31.0% | 32.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 23.0% | 21.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 6.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 16.0% | 18.0% | 21.0% |
| Master's Degree | 7.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 2.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 1.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Memphis, Tennessee
| Income | Memphis | TN | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 10.6% | 6.2% | 5.5% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 7.1% | 4.7% | 3.9% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 11.3% | 9.2% | 7.8% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 11.8% | 9.5% | 8.2% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 14.4% | 13.4% | 11.4% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 17.4% | 18.2% | 16.8% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 9.6% | 12.8% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 9.6% | 14.3% | 16.3% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 3.6% | 5.7% | 7.8% |
| $200,000 or more | 4.7% | 6.0% | 9.5% |
