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Moving to Memphis

A warm Southern Orthodox community in East Memphis — Baron Hirsch and the Young Israel a short walk apart on South Yates Road, Chabad on Kirby Parkway, the Pre-K–12 Margolin Hebrew Academy and a mikvah at Baron Hirsch.

  • 3 shuls
  • 2 kosher stores, dining, mikvahs & schools
  • Median home $460,700 · 28% rent

Home value and renters: Census, ZIP 38120, 2020–2024.

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Moving to Memphis: a practical guide

Housing and what it costs

The shuls are in East Memphis; the Census figures above give the ZIP-wide picture for that area. Figures are approximate — use the home search above for live listings, and ask the shuls which streets families are buying on.

Picking an area

Baron Hirsch Congregation and the Young Israel of Memphis are a short walk apart on South Yates Road, and Chabad Lubavitch of Tennessee is about three miles southeast on Kirby Parkway. OU Communities says the community’s shuls collaborate and share with each other. Ask Baron Hirsch about the eruv before you choose a street.

Kosher and daily life

The Memphis Mikvah is at Baron Hirsch Congregation, within walking distance of the shuls. Daily life assumes a car.

Schools

OU Communities lists two day schools: the Margolin Hebrew Academy, from Pre-K through 12th grade, and the Bornblum Jewish Community School, K–8. Confirm current programs and admissions directly with each school.

Who it fits

Families who want a warm, unhurried Southern community with shuls that work together and a day school running all the way from Pre-K through 12th grade.

Homes & apartments in Memphis

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Frequently asked questions

Is Memphis a good place to live for an observant family?

A warm Southern Orthodox community in East Memphis — Baron Hirsch and the Young Israel a short walk apart on South Yates Road, Chabad on Kirby Parkway, the Pre-K–12 Margolin Hebrew Academy and a mikvah at Baron Hirsch. This guide covers what housing costs, which section to look at, kosher shopping, and schools — and the map shows the 3 shuls you'd be walking to.

How much does it cost to live in Memphis?

Memphis sits in the $$ range relative to the other communities on ShulMap. The US Census median home value for its ZIP (38120) is $460,700 (2020–2024, as valued by owners), and 28% of households rent — a ZIP-wide figure that trails today's asking prices. The housing section below gives the specifics. Figures are approximate and move with the market — use the home and apartment search on this page for current listings.

What Jewish amenities does Memphis have?

Memphis has 1 mikvah, 1 day school mapped on ShulMap, alongside 3 shuls. Walking distances shown are approximate — confirm what's comfortable for your family.

How do I find a home near a shul in Memphis?

Start from the map on the Memphis shul page to see which blocks sit within walking distance of the shul you'd daven in, then use the home and apartment search on this page for live listings in that area. Walking distances are approximate and are not a halachic ruling — confirm with your rav.

Walking distance: Walking-distance circles are approximate and do not assert a halachic standard. Confirm what is walkable for you locally.

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