CITY PROFILE
Memphis, TN
WHAT LIVING HERE IS LIKE
Memphis is a mid-size metro with one of the more affordable housing markets in our dataset, making it accessible for renters and buyers alike. Expect a mild climate with moderate sunshine and a wet climate, so you'll see regular rainfall alongside pleasant seasonal variation. It's a straightforward choice if affordability and livability matter more to you than chasing endless sunny days.
By the numbers
| Typical home value | $247K · Zillow, May 2026 (ZHVI) |
|---|---|
| Typical rent | $1,441/mo · Zillow, May 2026 (ZORI) |
| Average temperature | 16.5°C · warmest 27.8°C · coolest 3.8°C · NASA POWER |
| Annual precipitation | 1357 mm · NASA POWER |
| Sunshine (solar energy) | 4.45 kWh/m²/day · NASA POWER (annual mean) |
| Metro size rank (US) | #44 · Zillow SizeRank |
Match scores
- Affordable to buy91
- Affordable to rent78
- Climate comfort82
- Plenty of sunshine56
- Big-city amenities90
Scores are 0–100, normalised across the metros we cover, derived from the sourced figures above (higher = better on that factor). A research aid, not a recommendation to move. Job market, safety, and healthcare access need key-gated feeds (BLS, FBI, Census) not yet wired — see the methodology.
