Name: West Memphis, AR
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Living in West Memphis, AR

Ranks better than 57% of areas Follow

Population

24,656

Median Age

33.3 Years

West Memphis Area Facts

West Memphis has a Livability Score of 57_/100, which is considered below average
West Memphis crime rates are 159% higher than the Arkansas average
Cost of living in West Memphis is 5% lower than the Arkansas average

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What do the locals think about West Memphis?

0%

Family friendly

33%

Public transit is accessible

67%

Walkable to grocery stores

33%

Yards are well-kept

17%

Lots of parks

50%

Walkable to restaurants

Friendly neighbors

Safe at night

Pet friendly

Streets have sidewalks

17%

A quiet area

33%

Sense of community

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West Memphis Reviews

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Thinking Of Coming Here? 0.5 rating By Anonymous ( Oct 20, 2024) West Memphis may hold sentimental value for many, but once you experience other places, you realize just how bleak it is. It's neither peaceful nor safe. Sure, you can walk to McDonald’s, but you risk getting shot, stabbed, or robbed. The odds of becoming a crime victim are nea ...Read More rly certain. If you're a realtor, buying property here to rent out might make sense, but living here is a different story. You'd be better off in Memphis. For most people, there's little to no future in West Memphis. While there are some kind and lovely people, they are few and far between, either having passed away or left the area. No matter your situation, this isn't a place you want to be. Read Less

West Memphis: Affordable Living With Caveats 3.5 rating By Anonymous ( May 14, 2018) I chose to move to West Memphis because I lined up a job in the city and West Memphis had some reasonably priced homes I could choose from. It isn't the most glamorous city and it leaves a little to be desired, but it is an affordable place to live and it will meet your basic nee ...Read More ds.

The crime here is high, which is one of the bigger issues with living in West Memphis. If you don't need to go shopping a lot and you don't eat out at restaurants much either, you'll probably have what you need in West Memphis without having to go far. It has the basics but that's mostly it.

You'll probably be better off getting a job in Memphis and living here in West Memphis. There aren't too many great jobs unless you're in the bigger city, so commuting is easier. For what it costs to live in West Memphis, it isn't too bad. Read Less

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