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Best neighborhoods in Memphis, TN

Eligible neighborhoods: 12
NeighborhoodCountyCity RankIndexNational Percentile
River Oaks-Kirby-BalmoralShelby County#1 of 1250.951.2
Cordova-ApplingShelby County#2 of 1247.142.1
East Memphis-Colonial-YorkshireShelby County#3 of 1242.331.1
Hickory Ridge-South RiverdaleShelby County#4 of 1234.215.9
RaleighShelby County#5 of 1233.214.5
MidtownShelby County#6 of 1231.712.0
Berclair-Highland HeightsShelby County#7 of 1231.011.0
Parkway Village-OakhavenShelby County#8 of 1229.99.9
Eads-FishervilleShelby County#9 of 1229.59.4
DowntownShelby County#10 of 1226.76.6
White Haven-Coro LakeShelby County#11 of 1224.64.9
Shelby Forest-FrayserShelby County#12 of 1220.02.1
Questions and Answers

Questions About Neighborhoods in Memphis, TN

What are the best neighborhoods in Memphis, TN?

The current top-ranked neighborhoods include River Oaks-Kirby-Balmoral, Cordova-Appling, East Memphis-Colonial-Yorkshire, Hickory Ridge-South Riverdale, Raleigh. Rankings use the certified Best Neighborhoods USA Index.

What is the #1 ranked neighborhood in Memphis, TN?

River Oaks-Kirby-Balmoral is currently #1 of 12 eligible neighborhoods in this cohort with an index of 50.9.

How many neighborhoods are ranked in Memphis, TN?

12 neighborhoods currently form the eligible published ranking cohort for Memphis, TN.

Which neighborhood has the strongest Value Opportunity in Memphis, TN?

River Oaks-Kirby-Balmoral has the strongest current Value Opportunity score in this group at 61.0.

Which neighborhood is rising fastest in Memphis, TN?

Hickory Ridge-South Riverdale has the strongest current year-over-year Zillow housing change in this group at -0.5%.

Which neighborhood has the strongest Stability and Strength score in Memphis, TN?

River Oaks-Kirby-Balmoral currently has the strongest Stability and Strength score in this group at 56.6.

Which neighborhood has the highest estimated household income in Memphis, TN?

River Oaks-Kirby-Balmoral has the highest current NDS-derived median household income in this group at approximately $86,608.

How are neighborhood rankings in Memphis, TN calculated?

Neighborhoods are ranked by the certified Best Neighborhoods USA Index. Every published local rank includes the eligible denominator, and identity composition is excluded from scoring.

Current governed city ranking

Top Neighborhoods in Memphis, Tennessee

#2

Cordova-Appling

Memphis, Tennessee

Best Neighborhoods USA Index: 47.1 - #2 of 12 eligible neighborhoods

#5

Raleigh

Memphis, Tennessee

Best Neighborhoods USA Index: 33.2 - #5 of 12 eligible neighborhoods

#6

Midtown

Memphis, Tennessee

Best Neighborhoods USA Index: 31.7 - #6 of 12 eligible neighborhoods

#9

Eads-Fisherville

Memphis, Tennessee

Best Neighborhoods USA Index: 29.5 - #9 of 12 eligible neighborhoods

#10

Downtown

Memphis, Tennessee

Best Neighborhoods USA Index: 26.7 - #10 of 12 eligible neighborhoods

#11

White Haven-Coro Lake

Memphis, Tennessee

Best Neighborhoods USA Index: 24.6 - #11 of 12 eligible neighborhoods

#12

Shelby Forest-Frayser

Memphis, Tennessee

Best Neighborhoods USA Index: 20.0 - #12 of 12 eligible neighborhoods