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Memphis Housing Market Data 2026

Median prices, cap rates, rent benchmarks, and investment outlook for Memphis, Tennessee — data sourced from Zillow, HUD FMR, and Census ACS.
🟡 Moderate Market Median Price:$205,000 Cap Rate:6.5% Vacancy:10.2% 12-Mo Outlook:▼ Bearish
$205,000
Median Home Price
YoY: +0.8%
6.5%
Avg Cap Rate
Cash-on-cash: 7.1%
$1,200
Median Rent (2BR/mo)
YoY: +0.8%
10.2%
Vacancy Rate
High — watch carefully
44 days
Days on Market
Moderate pace
$205,000 / 6.5%
Price / Cap Rate
🟡 Moderate Market

📈 Market Analysis — Memphis, TN

**Market Outlook: Stability Over Speculation** As we move through 2026, Memphis remains a quintessential

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Price Trend
▼ Bearish
12-mo forecast: $206,143
Confidence: 92%
Rent Growth
▼ Declining
12-mo forecast: $1,208/mo
Confidence: 90%
Emerging Score
53/100
Confidence: 92%
Price Momentum +0.8% YoY (national: +2.3%)
Days on Market 44 days (national avg: 38)
Predictions are rule-based forecasts based on price momentum, rent data, vacancy trends, and population growth. Not investment advice. See full rankings →

🏘️ Rent Breakdown — HUD Fair Market Rents

HUD Fair Market Rent represents the 40th percentile of gross rents paid by recent movers in Memphis. Used as a benchmark for Section 8 voucher limits and rental market analysis.

Bedroom Count Monthly Rent (HUD FMR) Annual Rental Income Est. Cap Rate at Median Price
1 Bedroom $950/mo $11,400/yr 3.9% est.
2 Bedrooms $1,200/mo $14,400/yr 4.9% est.
3 Bedrooms $1,450/mo $17,400/yr 5.9% est.
* Estimated cap rate uses the 70% rule (30% reserved for expenses). Actual cap rates vary by property and management style.

💰 Cost of Investing in Memphis

Cost ItemRate / AmountEst. Annual CostMonthly Cost
Property Tax 0.7% effective rate $1,353 $113/mo
Homeowners Insurance Tennessee avg premium $1,700 $142/mo
Total Tax + Insurance Based on median home price of $205,000 $254/mo

These figures reflect state-level averages. Property tax rates vary by county; insurance costs vary by property type, age, and claims history. Source: Tax Foundation (2025), NAIC (2024).

⚖️ How Memphis Compares to National Averages

Avg Cap Rate
6.5%
National avg: 5.5%
✓ Above average
Median Home Price
$205,000
National avg: $371,696
✓ More affordable
Vacancy Rate
10.2%
National avg: 7.6%
Above avg vacancy
2BR Median Rent
$1,200/mo
National avg: $1,753/mo
Days on Market
44 days
National avg: 38 days
Price Growth YoY
+0.8%
National avg: +2.3%

National averages calculated across all 69 tracked US investor markets. A cap rate above the national average suggests stronger cash flow potential relative to purchase price.

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