Signals
Memphis
Tulsa
Opportunity
27 · Bottom 4%
vs42 · Bottom 19%
Climate
68 · Bottom 41%
vs62 · Bottom 23%
Physical resilience
49 · Bottom 42%
vs56 · Top 50%
Housing affordability
75 · Top 50%
vs88 · Top 29%
Access
98 · Top 25%
vs95 · Top 49%
Economic stability
39 · Bottom 13%
vs45 · Bottom 21%
Measured values
| Metric | Memphis | Tulsa | Source period |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 618,980 | 413,794 | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Median household income | $51,736 | $59,838 | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Per capita income | $33,100 | $38,030 | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Population density | 2,136/sq mi | 2,093/sq mi | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Median home value | $169,000 | $205,300 | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Median gross rent | $1,181 | $1,052 | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Homeownership rate | 44.9% | 51.9% | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Unemployment rate | 5.6% | 4.8% | June 2026 |
| Employment change (year over year) | -1.8% | -2.0% | June 2026 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 28.0% | 33.6% | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Poverty rate | 23.1% | 18.7% | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Average July high | 92°F | 94°F | 1991-2020 Normals |
| Average January low | 33°F | 28°F | 1991-2020 Normals |
| Annual precipitation | 54.9" | 41.0" | 1991-2020 Normals |
| Distance to major airport | 5 mi | 5 mi | NASR current cycle |
| Average commute | 22.7 min | 20.3 min | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Median age | 34.2 | 35.6 | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
A bolded value is the more favorable of the two where the metric has a clear direction. Metrics like population and density have no inherent better or worse and are shown unweighted.
Physical risk tradeoff
Memphis
Elevated or high exposure: tornado, earthquake.
Tulsa
Elevated or high exposure: strong wind.
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