Memphis metro, TN relocation guide
Moving to Memphis, TN
$168,955Median listing price
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About Memphis
Memphis is the economic and cultural heart of the metro, with roughly 610,000 residents on the Mississippi River in southwestern Tennessee. Home to Beale Street, Graceland, Stax and Sun Studio, the National Civil Rights Museum, FedEx's global hub, and a renowned food scene, it offers urban neighborhoods from historic Midtown and Downtown to East Memphis — with some of the most affordable big-city housing in America.
Home prices in Memphis
The median listing price in Memphis is $168,955.
Top places in Memphis
- Beale Street — live blues clubs and nightlife
- Graceland, Elvis Presley's mansion and museum
- National Civil Rights Museum at the Lorraine Motel
- Sun Studio, Stax Museum, the Memphis Zoo, and Shelby Farms Park
Commuting from Memphis
- This is the commute destination — downtown is the hub. From Midtown it is 10 minutes; from East Memphis about 20 minutes; from the outer suburbs 25–40 minutes depending on direction and traffic.
Memphis FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Memphis, TN?
The median listing price in Memphis is $168,955. Median listing price · Realtor.com · September 24, 2026 - How is the commute from Memphis, TN?
This is the commute destination — downtown is the hub. From Midtown it is 10 minutes; from East Memphis about 20 minutes; from the outer suburbs 25–40 minutes depending on direction and traffic.
Town links
Schools
Official town resources. School report cards via the National Center for Education Statistics.