Memphis, Tennessee · ZIP 38109

Memphis — ZIP 38109

Memphis (38109) scores 33/100 — Below Average for Memphis. Safety: Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier. Schools: Lower reported proficiency or limited grade-band coverage. Among the most affordable markets in the state. The typical home value here is $94K.

Overall NeighborScore

FBelow Average

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Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier.

Safety index25/100

Violent crime share27%

Property crime share73%

Lower reported proficiency or limited grade-band coverage.

School index43/100

Avg math proficiency9%

Avg reading proficiency14%

Schools nearby15

Among the most affordable markets in the state.

Affordability index95/100

Typical home value$94K

Median rent$1,172/mo

How this score is calculated: the NeighborScore composite weights crime 53% and schools 47%, each normalized to the local area. Home affordability is shown for context and is not factored into the overall score. Sources & methodology →

Last refreshed — Schools: Aug 2026 · Real estate: Aug 2026 · Demographics: Jun 2026

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Real Estate Snapshot

Typical Home Value

$94K

Median Rent

$1,172/mo

Days on Market

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Sale-to-List

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Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Median Rent — 12 Months

Crime Overview

Total Incidents

46,763

Violent Crime

12,038

Property Crime

34,725

Crime statistics for this area are estimated from FBI-reported county-level data for Shelby County, Tennessee (2025). This ZIP does not yet have city-specific monthly crime data, so figures reflect the entire county rather than this ZIP alone.

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Nearby Schools

	Grades
J. P. Freeman Elementary/Middle	KG–08	432	53%	55%
Westhaven Elementary	PK–05	740	12%	14%
Double Tree Elementary	PK–05	259	12%	12%
Freedom Preparatory Academy Flagship	06–12	692	10%	18%
Vision Preparatory Charter School	PK–05	421	8%	12%
Ford Road Elementary	PK–05	536	6%	9%
Riverview Elementary/Middle	PK–08	522	4%	7%
Freedom Prep Elementary - Parkrose	PK–05	386	4%	6%
Chickasaw Middle	06–08	330	4%	11%
Geeter School	PK–08	709	3%	6%
Mitchell High	09–12	376	3%	8%
Levi Elementary	PK–05	454	3%	17%
Westwood High	09–12	361	2%	12%
Carver College and Career Academy	KG–12	402	Not reported	Not reported
Horn Lake Road Learning Center	PK–PK	No current enrollment	Not reported	Not reported

Directory and latest enrollment: NCES Common Core of Data (SY 2024–25 where reported). Proficiency: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts SY 2021–22; state standards are not directly comparable.

“No current enrollment” means NCES reports zero students in its latest release. Historical proficiency can still appear for the earlier assessment year; verify the school's current operating status with its district.

Note: schools marked “Not reported” (often small or specialized programs) lack state proficiency data and aren't included in the Schools score.

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Demographics

Population

43,764

Median Income

$37K

Homeownership

56%

Median Age

38.9 yrs

Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2024).

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 38109 has a reported-crime score of 25/100. A higher score represents a lower reported-crime rate under the best available data tier for this ZIP; it is not a guarantee of safety. Review the crime report and current local police data before making a decision.

ZIP 38109 has a school score of 43/100. The index combines reported SY 2021–22 math and reading proficiency with grade-band coverage. Nearby or county-level estimates may be used where ZIP-level reporting is sparse, and state assessment standards are not directly comparable.

The latest home value or sale-price figure available for ZIP 38109 is approximately $94K. The profile identifies the underlying source; Zillow ZHVI is a typical home value measure, while Redfin data is a median sale-price measure. These are different metrics and may lag current listings.

ZIP 38109 in Memphis has an overall NeighborScore of 33/100. It combines the crime score (53%) and school score (47%); affordability is context only. Use the component data and its coverage notes rather than treating the composite as a complete measure of livability.