Question 1

Is 38118 a safe area?

Accepted Answer

ZIP code 38118 in Memphis has a crime score of 50/100, which is roughly average for the region. Reported incidents per 1,000 residents track close to the Memphis city median. Both violent and property crime fall within the expected range for an urban ZIP code. Reviewing the Full Crime Report for 38118 and checking the local police department's crime mapping tool for current incident patterns before making decisions is recommended.

Question 2

What are the best schools near 38118?

Accepted Answer

ZIP code 38118 has a school score of 100/100, based on NCES EdFacts math and reading proficiency data for public schools in and near ZIP 38118. Schools in this area perform significantly above state averages — proficiency rates consistently outpace both the city and national benchmarks. For families prioritizing public school quality, 38118 ranks among the stronger ZIP codes in Memphis. Scores reflect SY 2020-21 EdFacts assessment data; individual school performance may vary, and reviewing each school's most recent state report card is recommended.

Question 3

What is the average home price in 38118?

Accepted Answer

The median home sale price in 38118 is approximately $126K, based on recent Zillow Research ZHVI data. This places 38118 at a premium relative to the metro median, reflecting the neighborhood's above-average crime and school scores. Median rent in 38118 is available in the Full Market Report. Prices fluctuate with market conditions; Zillow data reflects trailing sale prices, not current listing prices.

Question 4

Is 38118 a good place to live?

Accepted Answer

ZIP code 38118 has an overall NeighborScore of 76/100, placing it in the moderate range for Memphis. The score combines crime rate (40% weight), school quality (35%), and relative property value (25%), each normalized to the metro area. At 76/100, 38118 scores similarly to the middle tier of Memphis neighborhoods — neither among the strongest nor the weakest performers. Individual priorities (commute, school age, budget) should guide how much weight you give this composite vs. the component scores.

Memphis — ZIP 38118

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School	Grades	Students	Math ↓	Reading
Wooddale Middle School	06–08	—	—	—
Cromwell Elementary	PK–05	—	—	—
Evans Elementary	PK–05	—	—	—
Oakhaven Elementary	PK–05	—	—	—
Oakhaven High	09–12	—	—	—
Sheffield Elementary	PK–05	—	—	—
Sheffield High	09–12	—	—	—
Wooddale High	09–12	—	—	—
Getwell Elementary	PK–05	—	—	—
American Way Middle	06–08	—	—	—
Invictus Academy at Airways	08–12	—	—	—
Memphis School of Excellence	06–12	—	—	—
Memphis Virtual School	04–12	—	—	—
Hooks Dimmick Child Care Center	PK–PK	—	—	—
The Excel Center	09–12	—	—	—
Memphis Merit Academy	KG–08	—	—	—
Parkway Village Elementary	PK–05	—	—	—
Memphis Virtual Adult High School	09–12	—	—	—
Cornerstone Prep School	KG–02	—	—	—