What this tracks
This dataset provides 5-year estimates from the American Community Survey for each census tract in Shelby County, including demographics, housing, income, education, and commuting patterns.
Why it matters to you
Memphis residents can compare their neighborhood’s characteristics with others when deciding where to open a business or relocate. Small business owners can use the income, education, and broadband access data to assess local customer bases. Homebuyers can check typical home values and rental rates before house hunting in specific areas.
How to read this data
Median_Home_Value — Typical home price in the tract (sample: $440,400).
Median_Household_Income — Middle income level for the area (sample: $65,236).
Bachelor_s_Degree_or_Higher — Percentage of adults with college degrees (sample: 70.6%).
Mean_Travel_Time_to_Work__Minutes_ — Average commute duration (sample: 19 minutes).
Try it yourself
Look up your census tract’s broadband access rate (shown as Units_with_Broadband_Internet_Subscription) to see if your neighborhood meets the county average of 97.8% connectivity.