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Memphis, Tennessee · ZIP 38116

Memphis — ZIP 38116

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Memphis (38116) 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. More affordable than the typical ZIP in the state. The typical home value here is $159K.

33OUT OF 100

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 proficiency11%
Avg reading proficiency15%
Schools nearby15

More affordable than the typical ZIP in the state.

Affordability index75/100
Typical home value$159K
Median rent$914/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

$159K

Median Rent

$914/mo

Days on Market

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Sale-to-List

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Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Median Rent — 24 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
City University School Girls Preparatory06–0894
22%
22%
Winchester ElementaryPK–05344
17%
12%
Gardenview ElementaryPK–05256
17%
17%
Whitehaven High09–121,509
15%
28%
Freedom Prep Elementary - MillbranchKG–05495
13%
18%
Whitehaven ElementaryPK–05449
12%
22%
A. Maceo Walker Middle06–08641
9%
10%
Havenview Middle06–08696
8%
10%
Robert R. Church ElementaryPK–05596
8%
13%
Freedom Prep Middle - Brownlee06–12335
8%
12%
Holmes Road ElementaryPK–05708
5%
11%
Hillcrest High School09–12476
3%
8%
Oakshire ElementaryPK–05442
3%
17%
City University School of Independence09–1213Not reportedNot reported
Bluebird Learning CenterPK–PKNo current enrollmentNot reportedNot 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

41,393

Median Income

$42K

Homeownership

43%

Median Age

34.9 yrs

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 38116 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 38116 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 38116 is approximately $159K. 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 38116 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.