City Profiles

Memphis, TN

Downtown MemphisHome to Graceland, the 13.8 acre estate where rock and roll legend Elvis Presley lived, Memphis is a soulful city full of culture.

Located in southwest Tennessee and resting above the Mississippi River, it is the perfect place to listen to blues music by B.B. King, eat Memphis-style barbecue and watch the annual Liberty Bowl game.

With the University of Memphis at its core and its booming economic status, Memphis is a great place for young professionals and others living in Memphis to thrive during the day and to enjoy the nightlife.

City Details
Annual Revenue:Memphis International Airport
Average Apartment Price:$600-$700
Average Home Price:$185,600
Average Income:$35, 763
Medium Age:33
Nearby Cities:Marion, TN
Bartlett, TN
Southaven, TN
Nickname:Bluff City
Population:650,000
State:TN
Top Employers:FedEx, Nike, First Horizon National, Medtronic, International Paper
Top Industries:Healthcare, Government, Wholesale/Retail Trade
Weather:Avg. Jan. temp = 31˚F, Avg. July temp = 91˚F
Website: http://www.cityofmemphis.org/framework.aspx?page=1