Midtown, Memphis, TN Area Guide

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As they say - Midtown IS Memphis 5 rating By Anonymous ( Feb 11, 2021) Even though I grew up in East Memphis, I have become a true-blue Midtowner over the last 20 years. When I first moved to Midtown, it was because of the close proximity to entertainment and restaurants. Those reasons are still true for me, but I have also come to deeply appreciate ...Read More the sense of community, the wonderful diversity - of all kinds, the increasing number of families, and addition of many more amenities than existed in the early 90s. I rarely find the need to leave the general Midtown area because everything I need seems to be close-by. There are excellent schools for my children, lots of locally owned business, and creativity abounds, expressed by public arts and private galleries, unique shopping opportunities, and a vibrant social scene. Read Less
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      A+ Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Midtown? Yes, there are lots of amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Peabody Park
      Peabody Park
      Belvedere Park
      Overton Bark (Dog Park)
      Spanish War Memorial Park
      Rainbow Lake Park
      Overton Park
      Spanish War Memorial Park

      Entertainment

      Theatre Works
      Hattiloo Theatre
      Circuit Playhouse Box Office
      Malco Studio on the Square
      Playhouse on the Square
      Brooks Museum of Art
      Levitt Shell
      Evergreen Theater

      Food & Drink

      Five Guys
      Blue Monkey
      McDonald's
      Lafayette’s Music Room
      Chick-fil-A
      Lenny's
      Panera Bread
      Tip Top Liquors and Wine

      B- Commute

      Is public transit available in Midtown? Of all people who commute, 2.1% take public transportation in Midtown.
      Drive to Work
      78%

      5% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      2%

      1% higher than the US average

      Walk to Work
      3%

      2% higher than the US average

      A+ Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Midtown? The cost of living in Midtown is 88/100 - which is 1% lower than Tennessee.
      Midtown
      88

      12% less expensive than average

      Memphis
      86

      14% less expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      F Crime

      What is the crime rate in Midtown? Midtown crime rates are 12,832, which are 329% higher than Tennessee
      Total Crime
      12,832 per 100k people

      463% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 8

      463% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      17%

      Year over year crime is up

      F Employment

      What is the median income in Midtown? The median income in Midtown is $40,518 which is 13% lower than Tennessee.
      Median household income
      $40,51827% lower than the US average
      Income per capita
      $27,0159% lower than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      5%

      11% higher than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is Midtown a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are many hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      The Oaks at La Paloma Treatment Center
      Mid South Urology
      Spence and Becky Wilson Baptist Children's Hospital
      St. Jude Children's Research Hospital
      Methodist Central Hospital
      Le Bonheur Children's Hospital
      Memphis VA Medical Center
      Regional Medical Center

      Pharmacies

      Walgreens
      CVS Pharmacy
      Walgreens
      Walgreens
      Rite Aid
      Outpatient Pharmacy
      Madison Pharmacy
      Christ Community Health Services

      Doctors

      Hudson Health Center
      Regional One Health Women's Services
      Coleman College of Medicine Building
      Oakville Mental Health Center
      Just For Women
      Magnolia Clinic
      Sanitas Medical Center
      Zenith Health and Aesthetics

      A+ Housing

      What are Midtown home prices? Midtown home prices are $128,531 - which is 12% lower than Tennessee
      Median home value
      $128,53130% lower than the US average
      Median rent price
      $8718% lower than the US average
      Home Ownership
      44%

      30% lower than the US average

      F Schools

      Does Midtown have good schools? The Midtown graduation rate is 81% - which is 1% higher than Tennessee
      High school grad. rates
      81%

      3% lower than the US average

      School test scores
      21%

      57% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      0:1

      100% lower than the US average

      A+ User Ratings

      Is Midtown a good place to live? Midtown has an overall rating of 96% from 17 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      96%

      17 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      100%

      1 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      87%

      16 total surveys

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