Best In Tennessee Real Estate™: Memphis

🏆 #1 in Memphis metro, #1 in Tennessee — ALEX Intelligence 2026 Mississippi supplies more of the Memphis market’s inbound migration than any other state — 35.7% of arriving households. This isn’t just a number; it’s a signal of deep regional reconfiguration. Memphis is no longer just a crossroads — it’s a destination. The data, drawn from IRS county-to-county inflows (2022–23), shows Mississippi’s dominance is not a fluke but a structural shift driven by affordability, proximity, and quality of life. This is the real story behind the rebound in construction activity and rising household formation. Photos via Wikimedia Commons: Slide 1: Warren LeMay from Chicago, IL, United States (CC BY-SA 2.0) https://commons.wikimedia.org/?curid=162753826; Slide 2: Warren LeMay (CC BY-SA 2.0) https://commons.wikimedia.org/?curid=148089447; Slide 3: Dakotanikon (CC BY-SA 4.0) https://commons.wikimedia.org/?curid=112094057; Slide 4: Kenneth C. Zirkel (CC BY-SA 4.0) https://commons.wikimedia.org/?curid=126970120 States Ranked by Inbound Migration to Memphis (2022–23) (ALEX Intelligence — 2026) #1 Mississippi <- this market #2 Tennessee #3 Texas #4 Arkansas #5 California States Ranked by Inbound Migration to Memphis (2022–23) (ALEX Intelligence — 2026) #1 Mississippi <- this market #2 Tennessee #3 Texas #4 Arkansas #5 California Source: https://alex-companies.com/data/2026-10-11-memphis-mig-state-leader View and join any or all of our communities — AI, quantum, and real estate: https://alex-companies.com/reports/linkedin-groups If there's an AI, quantum, or real estate community you'd like to see us convene, tell us — this portfolio grows by request. Real Estate Strategy & Intelligence Leader. Democratized Blue Ocean Strategist & Operator. Diane Hart Alexander, MBA, MHA Chair & CEO, ALEX Companies Designated Broker, Alexander Tiffany Southwest, LLC dba ALEX.realestate, et.al. Texas License #574877-B · Broker License #565194-BB [email protected] · +1 713.591.9902