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Memphis, Tennessee · ZIP 38118

Memphis — ZIP 38118

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Memphis (38118) 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 $127K.

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 index42/100
Avg math proficiency9%
Avg reading proficiency14%
Schools nearby19

Among the most affordable markets in the state.

Affordability index86/100
Typical home value$127K
Median rent$1,225/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

$127K

Median Rent

$1,225/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
Cromwell ElementaryPK–05517
17%
17%
Evans ElementaryPK–05485
17%
17%
Sheffield ElementaryPK–05386
17%
22%
Parkway Village ElementaryPK–05856
12%
15%
Getwell ElementaryPK–05559
12%
12%
Memphis School of Excellence06–12575
11%
17%
Oakhaven High09–12341
11%
22%
Memphis Merit AcademyKG–08424
10%
10%
Wooddale Middle School06–08534
9%
12%
Oakhaven ElementaryPK–05496
8%
12%
American Way Middle06–08693
7%
8%
Wooddale High09–12662
3%
10%
Invictus Academy at Airways08–12173
3%
3%
Sheffield High09–12516
2%
11%
Memphis Virtual School04–12309
1%
17%
The Excel Center09–12457Not reportedNot reported
Memphis Virtual Adult High School09–12418Not reportedNot reported
Cornerstone Prep SchoolKG–0285Not reportedNot reported
Hooks Dimmick Child Care 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

39,162

Median Income

$43K

Homeownership

40%

Median Age

29.1 yrs

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 38118 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 38118 has a school score of 42/100. 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 38118 is approximately $127K. 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 38118 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.