Raleigh is a suburban neighborhood just inside Memphis city limits
The Memphis neighborhood of Raleigh is located just outside Interstate 40. While technically within the city limits, its character is more like a suburb than a city. Ranch-style homes sit in wooded residential areas, and nearby shopping centers are on the main highways. Downtown Memphis is an easy commute, though there are some large employers in and around the neighborhood.
Brick ranch-style and Tudor homes can be found throughout Raleigh.
Raleigh is home to a number of bodies of water, such as Epping Lake and the Wolf River.
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Most homes are 20th-century ranch-style houses
Most of Raleigh’s homes are ranch-style builds from the mid- to late 20th century. Move-in-ready properties can sell between the low $100,000s and the mid-$200,000s. Fixer-uppers range from $50,000 to $100,000 and are popular with investors. The median sales price is roughly $170,000, which is significantly lower than some suburbs outside the city limits, like Bartlett, but higher than nearby neighborhoods like Frayser and Douglass.
Some areas of Raleigh feature newer homes.
The vast majority of houses in Raleigh are single-family homes.
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I-40 offers quick commutes downtown, and more employers are nearby
Raleigh has quick access to I-40, which leads toward Downtown Memphis. Residents often commute the 12 miles downtown for work, though there are a few employers nearby such as Nike and Amazon distribution centers. “It’s close to a lot of logistics jobs, and then it’s still within 10 minutes or so from downtown, if they’re working in the Medical District,” says Jordan Ray, a Realtor with eXp Realty and a lifelong Memphis resident. Raleigh is car-dependent, but Memphis Area Transit Authority bus lines run through the neighborhood, mainly along Austin Peay Highway and Frayser Raleigh Road.
Raleigh is located about 10-to-15 minutes from Downtown Memphis off of I-40.
Memphis International Airport connects Raleigh travelers with major U.S. and global destinations.
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Shopping centers and fast food on the neighborhood's main roads
Most Raleigh businesses are on main roads like Austin Peay Highway and Sycamore View Road. There are plenty of fast-food spots, plus shopping centers and local favorites including Donut Man for breakfast. Groceries are available at Aldi or Save-A-Lot, and the Covington Springs Shopping Center, just outside Raleigh, has a Walmart and a Kroger.
There are a number of retail areas in Raleigh located along Austin Peay Highway.
Southern Hands Homestyle Cooking in Raleigh is a tasty lunch spot with hearty Southern cooking.
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Memphis-Shelby County Schools and highly rated charter options
Students can attend Memphis-Shelby County Schools. Several schools are located in the neighborhood, including Egypt Elementary School, Raleigh Egypt Middle School and Raleigh Egypt High School, all on the same campus. MSCS has an open enrollment program, and students can apply to attend any school in the district. Other options include charter schools such as the highly rated Memphis Rise Academy, which serves sixth through 12th grade.
Egypt Elementary School is a part of Memphis Shelby County Schools.
Raleigh Egypt Middle School is a public Middle School in Memphis, TN.
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Recreation at Pierotti Park, which is also home to a community center
Harry C. Pierotti Park is one of the neighborhood’s most popular spots for recreation. It has a playground, a basketball court and a community pool. It’s also home to the Raleigh Community Center, which has an indoor gym and event spaces as well as the Raleigh Tennis Center, which has summer camps and tournaments. There are also plenty of smaller parks:
Raleigh Springs Civic Center has trails around a lake and a skate park
John F. Kennedy Park has baseball fields and a disc golf course
Egypt Central Park has a small playground and walking path
The Wolf River Greenway also cuts through the neighborhood. The walking and biking trail is currently 14 miles long but will be 26 miles when fully completed.
There's almost always a game taking place on the basketball court at Pierotti Park in Raleigh.
Raleigh Springs Civic Center was built on the site of the old Raleigh Springs Mall in 2017.
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Community orgs help keep the community strong
In recent years, Raleigh has been the focus of various redevelopment plans. Organizations like Memphis3.0 have sought input from residents, and projects like the Raleigh Town Center — currently home to the Civic Center and a branch of the Memphis Public Library — reflect their work. Other groups, like the Raleigh Community Council, help organize neighborhood events such as Christmas tree lightings and school supply drives.
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Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Raleigh
US
Homicide
6
4
Sexual Assault
6
4
Assault with Weapon
7
4
Robbery
7
4
Burglary
5
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
5
4
Larceny
6
4
Crime Score
8
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Raleigh Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Raleigh, Memphis sell after 54 days on the market compared to the national average of 58 days. The median sale price for homes in Raleigh, Memphis over the last 12 months is $156,000, down 5% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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