Memphis
20 neighborhoods, each scored on safety, schools, getting around and everyday essentials, with current rents, home prices, jobs and costs from official sources.
Neighborhood Intelligence™
Compare neighborhoods based on what matters most to you.
Neighborhood Intelligence combines safety, walkability, transit, dining, parks, schools and everyday essentials from official and partner data. Confidence is shown on each card.
Memphis Safety Overview
Safer neighborhoods. Smarter decisions.
Official police data
Public Schools
Memphis-Shelby County Schools, largest high schools in good standing.
Representative image| School | Standing | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cordova High School | Cordova | 9-12 | 11.6 mi |
| White Station High | East Memphis | 9-12 | 2.2 mi |
| Southwind High | Southwind | 9-12 | 10.0 mi |
| Whitehaven High | Whitehaven | 9-12 | 7.9 mi |
| Overton High | East Memphis | 9-12 | 2.8 mi |
The Tennessee Department of Education publishes an online State Report Card each year, with an A–F letter grade for every public school based on achievement and growth. Distance is straight-line from the middle of the city.
Private Schools
Private schools in the city's best-scoring neighborhoods.
Representative image| School | Area | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Maria Montessori School · no website | Downtown-Medical District | 7.2 mi |
| Grace-St.. Luke's Episcopal School · no website | Midtown | 3.9 mi |
| Christ Methodist Day School · no website | East Memphis | 1.9 mi |
| Immanuel Lutheran School · no website | Shelby Farms | 7.0 mi |
| Word Of Faith Christian Academy · no website | Orange Mound-Glenview | 1.5 mi |
U.S. Department of Education, Private School Survey. Distance is straight-line from the middle of the city.
Colleges & Universities
Higher education in the city, largest first.
Representative image| College | Type | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Memphis | Public | 12,701 | 0.8 mi |
| Rhodes College | Private | 1,836 | 4.2 mi |
| Christian Brothers University | Private | 905 | 2.6 mi |
| Baptist Health Sciences University | Private | 770 | 5.2 mi |
| Le Moyne-Owen College | Private | 581 | 5.2 mi |
U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard (undergraduate enrolment). Distance is straight-line from the middle of the city.
Cost of Living Breakdown
Memphis's prices are 7.8% below the national average.
U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities (2024, metro area) · U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 1-year
Jobs & Economy
A diverse economy with opportunities across sectors.
- 1. Trade, transportation & utilities190k
- 2. Education & healthcare105k
- 3. Government89k
- 4. Professional & business services83k
- 5. Leisure & hospitality63k
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, series SMU47328200000000001 · U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, LAUS series LAUMT473282000000003 · U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Current Employment Statistics (jobs by supersector, not seasonally adjusted)
Care & Essentials
Top hospitals, urgent care, pediatric care, pharmacies and grocery stores. Tap a category for more.
- Getwell Urgent Care10.3 mi
- Baptist Urgent Care - Bartlett11.2 mi
- AFC Urgent Care Memphis3.6 mi
- Memphis Cash Saver4.2 mi
- Whole Foods Market2.8 mi
- Winchester Farmers Market6.9 mi
Hospitals, urgent care, pediatric care, pharmacies and groceries from Google Places, most-reviewed first; photos are of the top place listed. Distance is straight-line from the middle of the city.
Local & National Moving Companies
Local movers, national and interstate movers, and moving containers.
Representative imageNational and Interstate Moving Companies
For long-distance moves, including across state lines. How each one works and where it is licensed comes from its federal FMCSA record.
- United Van LinesInterstate household-goods carrier · also licensed as a brokerAcross state lines (federal authority). The agent serving your area is found on its site.Website and federal record checked Nov 6, 2026
- Mayflower TransitInterstate household-goods carrier · also licensed as a brokerAcross state lines (federal authority). The agent serving your area is found on its site.Website and federal record checked Nov 6, 2026
- Allied Van LinesInterstate household-goods carrier · also licensed as a brokerAcross state lines (federal authority). The agent serving your area is found on its site.Website and federal record checked Nov 6, 2026
- North American Van LinesInterstate household-goods carrier · also licensed as a brokerAcross state lines (federal authority). The agent serving your area is found on its site.Website and federal record checked Nov 6, 2026
- Atlas Van LinesInterstate household-goods carrier · also licensed as a brokerAcross state lines (federal authority). The agent serving your area is found on its site.Website and federal record checked Nov 6, 2026
- Bekins Van LinesInterstate household-goods carrierAcross state lines (federal authority). The agent serving your area is found on its site.Website and federal record checked Nov 6, 2026
- Wheaton World Wide MovingInterstate household-goods carrierAcross state lines (federal authority). The agent serving your area is found on its site.Website and federal record checked Nov 6, 2026
- National Van LinesInterstate household-goods carrier · also licensed as a brokerAcross state lines (federal authority). The agent serving your area is found on its site.Website and federal record checked Nov 6, 2026
- Arpin Van LinesInterstate mover · moves under Wheaton Van Lines, as arpin.com statesAcross state lines (federal household-goods authority)Website and federal record checked Nov 6, 2026
- International Van LinesInterstate household-goods carrierAcross state lines (federal authority). The agent serving your area is found on its site.Website and federal record checked Nov 6, 2026
- JK Moving ServicesInterstate household-goods carrierAcross state lines (federal authority). The agent serving your area is found on its site.Website and federal record checked Nov 6, 2026
- TWO MEN AND A TRUCKFranchise network · each location licensed on its own6 licensed companies in TN on the federal recordWebsite and federal record checked Nov 6, 2026
- College HUNKS Hauling Junk & MovingFranchise network · each location licensed on its own3 licensed companies in TN on the federal recordWebsite and federal record checked Nov 6, 2026
- BellhopMoving broker · arranges the move with licensed carriersIts own carrier authority is not active; the carrier is named on your contractWebsite and federal record checked Nov 6, 2026
- Piece of Cake Moving & StorageInterstate household-goods carrier · also licensed as a brokerAcross state lines (federal authority). The agent serving your area is found on its site.Website and federal record checked Nov 6, 2026
- Roadway MovingInterstate household-goods carrierAcross state lines (federal authority). The agent serving your area is found on its site.Website and federal record checked Nov 6, 2026
Moving Containers and Freight Services
Not a full-service move: the company drops off a container, you pack and load it, and they move it to your new home. Storage and loading help, where offered, are on each company’s site.
- U-PackMoving containers · you pack and load, they move the containerAcross state lines (federal authority). Availability by ZIP code is on its site.Website and federal record checked Nov 6, 2026
- PODSMoving containers · you pack and load, they move the containerAcross state lines (federal authority). Availability by ZIP code is on its site.Website and federal record checked Nov 6, 2026
- U-Haul U-BoxMoving containers · run by state companies1 licensed company in TN on the federal recordWebsite and federal record checked Nov 6, 2026
- 1-800-PACK-RATMoving containers · you pack and load, they move the containerAcross state lines (federal authority). Availability by ZIP code is on its site.Website and federal record checked Nov 6, 2026
FMCSA licensing and company census records (data.transportation.gov); local websites and ratings from Google Places; national companies' websites checked directly. FMCSA licenses interstate movers; movers working only inside TN are licensed by the state and not listed here.
Neighborhood Comparison
Compare key factors across neighborhoods.
| Neighborhood | Safety | Schools | Walkability | Dining | Transit | Nightlife | Rent | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Downtown-Medical District | — | 5 | 64 | 95 | 41 | 94 | — | 8.2 |
| Midtown | — | 27 | 59 | 100 | 34 | 100 | — | 7.8 |
| East Memphis | — | 21 | 39 | 89 | 25 | 82 | — | 6.5 |
| Shelby Farms | — | 6 | 23 | 84 | 16 | 88 | — | 6.1 |
Scores are out of 100, overall out of 10. Schools is the count of schools inside the area. Rent is RentCast's median for the area's main ZIP code. Green marks the leader.
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