Memphis, TN-MS-AR Real Estate Market 2026

Investor-grade market analytics for Memphis, Tennessee. Data from Zillow ZHVI, FRED, Census ACS, and FEMA NRI. Data through August 2026.

Median Home Price

$244,737

+0.1% year-over-year

Est. Rental Yield

6.9%

gross annual

12-Month Forecast

+0.1%

base case (Zillow ZHVF)

+0.1% year-over-year

Climate Risk

36/100

Low

Market Momentum

➡️
Neutral
4mo supply · Score 0/7

Net migration: Bottom 2% nationally

Income Migration

📉 Wealth Drain0.78x

In-migrants avg $56,949 AGI vs out-migrants $73,296

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Opportunity Zone Market

25 ZIP codes in Memphis are designated Qualified Opportunity Zones (IRC 1400Z-2), eligible for capital gains tax deferral on qualifying investments. Learn more →

Memphis Market Summary

Memphis, TN-MS-AR is in a stabilization phase with 0.1% year-over-year appreciation, suggesting cooling demand and a shift toward balanced conditions. Affordability remains favorable with a price-to-income ratio of 3.78x, below the national average of 4.8x. Net negative migration (-3,513 returns/year) is reducing housing demand pressure. Climate risk remains low (36/100), favorable for long-term investment stability. Rental yield of 6.86% is strong, making this market attractive for buy-and-hold investors.

Affordability

Affordability Score89/100
Price-to-Income Ratio3.8x (national avg 4.8x)
Median Household Income$64,743

Price Forecast Scenarios

12-month projection (Zillow ZHVF model)

Bear Case+0.1%
Base Case+0.1%
Bull Case+0.2%

Climate & Natural Hazard Risk

Memphis, TN-MS-AR's primary climate exposure is tornadoes (57/100). The composite climate risk score of 36/100 (Low) indicates overall risk reflecting favorable conditions for long-term real estate investment. This market benefits from relatively low natural hazard exposure compared to coastal and wildfire-prone regions.

Source: FEMA National Risk Index

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