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Memphis, Tennessee · ZIP 38122

Memphis — ZIP 38122

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Memphis (38122) scores 35/100 — 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 $126K.

35OUT 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 index46/100
Avg math proficiency16%
Avg reading proficiency19%
Schools nearby8

More affordable than the typical ZIP in the state.

Affordability index83/100
Typical home value$126K
Median rent$1,159/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

$126K

Median Rent

$1,159/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
Grahamwood ElementaryPK–05850
39%
47%
Berclair ElementaryPK–05638
19%
19%
Aurora Collegiate AcademyPK–05340
17%
17%
Treadwell ElementaryPK–05921
16%
18%
Treadwell Middle School06–08764
15%
16%
Compass Community School Berclair CampusKG–08231
12%
12%
Kingsbury Middle06–08538
7%
10%
Kingsbury High09–121,383
2%
15%

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.

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Demographics

Population

25,310

Median Income

$49K

Homeownership

53%

Median Age

30.4 yrs

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 38122 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 38122 has a school score of 46/100. 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 38122 is approximately $126K. 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 38122 in Memphis has an overall NeighborScore of 35/100. 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.