Memphis metro, TN relocation guide
Moving to West Memphis, TN
$172,450Median listing price
CrittendenArea
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About West Memphis
West Memphis is the largest Arkansas city in the Memphis metro, with roughly 24,000 residents, sitting directly across the Mississippi River from downtown Memphis. It is the metro's Arkansas hub — home to Southland Casino Hotel (the region's biggest entertainment draw), major I-40/I-55 distribution and trucking employers, Arkansas State University Mid-South, and Baptist Memorial Hospital-Crittenden.
Home prices in West Memphis
The median listing price in West Memphis is $172,450.
Top places in West Memphis
- Southland Casino Hotel — gaming, dining, live music, and the region's top entertainment venue
- Big River Crossing — the pedestrian/bike bridge over the Mississippi to downtown Memphis
- Tilden Rodgers Park and the West Memphis riverfront
- Downtown Memphis (Beale Street, FedExForum, the Pyramid) minutes away
Commuting from West Memphis
- Downtown Memphis is about 8 miles east across the river via I-40 or I-55, roughly a 10–15 minute drive in light traffic. Many residents work in the city's large logistics and distribution sector without crossing the river at all.
West Memphis FAQs
- What is the housing market like in West Memphis, TN?
The median listing price in West Memphis is $172,450. Median listing price · Realtor.com · September 24, 2026 - How is the commute from West Memphis, TN?
Downtown Memphis is about 8 miles east across the river via I-40 or I-55, roughly a 10–15 minute drive in light traffic. Many residents work in the city's large logistics and distribution sector without crossing the river at all.
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Schools
Official town resources. School report cards via the National Center for Education Statistics.