How does Cooper-Young compare to Memphis and Tennessee?

Cooper-Young, Memphis, Tennessee is priced about 37% above Memphis but 20% below Tennessee. Its gross yield is 5.1%, prices are down 6.4% over the past year, and the area has a Red Flag score of 50, walkability of 62, and education in the 5th percentile.

What are the main market signals in Cooper-Young?

The main signals in Cooper-Young, Memphis, Tennessee are a 5.1% gross yield and a 6.4% price decline over the past year. Pricing is about 37% above the city median and 20% below the state median, with a Red Flag score of 50 and education in the 5th percentile.

Neighborhood

Cooper-Young

Memphis, Tennessee US

Cooper-Young, Memphis, Tennessee has a mixed investment profile, with pricing about 37% above the city median but 20% below the state median. Gross yield is 5.1%, and prices are down 6.4% over the past year. The neighborhood posts a Red Flag score of 50, walkability of 62, and education in the 5th percentile. The main strength is the 5.1% yield; the main risk is the weak education percentile alongside the 50 Red Flag score.

AI Summary•Updated May 2026

Area

3.97 mi²

ZIP Code

38104

County

Shelby County

State

Tennessee

Redfin — median sale & volumeZillow ZORI — asking rentFEMA National Risk Index v1.20OpenStreetMap — POIFBI UCR — state crimeEPA — radon zonesWashU ACAG — satellite PM2.5EPA FRS / BTS — hazard screeningUS Census ACS / TIGER 2024

Verified Price · Median Sale

$281,916

YoY-6.4%

Gross Rental Yield

5.0%

Listed rent · ZORI annualized

Red Flag Index

Moderate

50 / 100

Walkability Score

Somewhat Walkable

OpenStreetMap POI density · national percentile

Education Score

5 / 100

Limited · better than 5% of U.S. districts

Pre-pandemic SEDA (2018/19) · district proxy

AI Score

Fair

DistrictScore attractiveness · national model

Cooper-Young Property Prices & Rental Yield

Verified Redfin sale data and Zillow ZORI asking rent for Cooper-Young, Memphis.

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Market Economics Snapshot

May 2026

Metric	Value	YoY
Median Sale Price	$281,916	-6.4%
Price / Sq Ft (Verified)	$172/sqft	+2.5%
Asking Rent (Median)	$1,186/mo	+4.2%
Gross Rental Yield	5.0%	—
Liquidity Score	27 / 100	Low
Homes Sold (Period)	71	-10.1%

Is Cooper-Young Safe? Natural-Hazard Risk

FEMA National Risk Index composite across eight hazards, plus inherited Tennessee crime context.

Red Flag Breakdown

50 / 100

Moderate Risk

Composite is weighted by expected impact — frequent low-damage hazards (hail, wind) weigh less than flood or wildfire.

Earthquake100Very High

Heat100Very High

Tornado80Very High

Wildfire40Moderate

Hurricane40Moderate

Flood20Low

Strong Wind20Low

Hail20Low

8/8 hazards scored · FEMA NRI v1.20

Crime (state-level): Tennessee averaged 26.2 crimes and 5.9 violent per 1,000 residents (-11.8% YoY) in 2024(FBI UCR). Compare the state to the country, not states as a ranking — full Safety & Crime data lives on the state page.

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What Stands Out AI Insight

Above-average gross rental yield at 5.0%

Active transaction volume — 71 homes sold last period

Dense amenities — 46 dining & 9 grocery options nearby

Earthquake risk is Very High (100/100)

Heat risk is Very High (100/100)

Insights are generated from Cooper-Young's live DistrictScore metrics.

Cooper-Young Environment & Safety

Satellite PM2.5 air-quality history, FBI UCR crime trend (Tennessee-level, the finest official aggregation), EPA radon potential and point-source hazard screening.

Air Quality — PM2.5

2015–2024

6.0 µg/m³ Meets EPA, above WHO guideline-0.1% since 2015

EPA 9WHO 5

20152024

Annual mean fine-particle (PM2.5) concentration at the Cooper-Young centroid, satellite-derived (ACAG). References: WHO guideline 5 µg/m³ · EPA annual standard 9 µg/m³. Latest year ranks worse than 50% of U.S. neighborhoods.

Tennessee Crime Trend

FBI UCR

20132024

All crimes / 1k

Violent / 1k

Year	Crimes / 1k	Violent / 1k	YoY
2024	26.2	5.9	-11.8%
2023	30.1	6.4	+2.8%
2022	29.7	6.4	+2.6%
2021	29.3	6.7	-6.4%
2020	31.7	6.7	-2.1%
2019	32.6	6.0	—

Reported at the state level — the finest official US crime aggregation; Cooper-Young inherits the Tennessee figures.

Radon Potential

EPA

Zone 3

Zone 3 — Lowest potential · Cooper-Young

EPA radon zones estimate indoor radon potential county-wide (Zone 1 highest, Zone 3 lowest). Testing is recommended in all zones.

Environmental Hazards

EPA / BTS

Superfund (NPL)0.8 kmVery High

Industrial odor1 nearbyVery High

Aviation noise47 dBVery Low

Point-source screening near Cooper-Young: EPA Superfund National Priorities List & Facility Registry (2026), BTS aviation noise (2020, 24-hour average level). Superfund shows distance to the nearest listed site; odor shows detected sources within the screening radius. Only detected sources are listed; the bar shows severity vs. all U.S. neighborhoods.

Walkability & Amenities in Cooper-Young

Amenity density and pedestrian access from OpenStreetMap points of interest.

Walkability & Amenities

OpenStreetMap POI

62

Somewhat Walkable

Walkability Score

9

Grocery

46

Dining

13

Schools

3

Universities

2

Hospitals

0

Pharmacies

9

Parks

0

Rail Transit

0

Coworking

POI counts are amenities within Cooper-Young's boundary plus a 400 m walk buffer. Rail transit excludes bus stops.

Cooper-Young vs Memphis vs Tennessee

How Cooper-Young benchmarks against its city and state medians.

Benchmark vs City & State

Across Cooper-Young, the median sale price sits about 37% above the median for Memphis neighborhoods and about 20% below the statewide median. Gross rental yield is 5.1%, against 7.9% for Memphis neighborhoods and 4.8% statewide. Over the past 12 months, prices fell 6.4%. Transaction liquidity sits above the median for Memphis neighborhoods and below the statewide median.

Area	Median / Sq Ft	Gross Yield	Liquidity
Cooper-Young	$171/sqft	5.1%	27
Memphis	$125/sqft	7.9%	26
Tennessee	$213/sqft	4.8%	40

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Buying Property in the US as a Foreigner

Federal & Tennessee tax facts for non-resident buyers, plus the latest local market news.

Buying as a Foreigner

US Tax & Ownership

Applies to everyone7

Capital Gains (Federal)

Long-term capital gains taxed federally at 0/15/20%, plus a 3.8% Net Investment Income Tax on higher incomes (2026).

Property Tax

Property tax: ~0.46% average effective rate (statewide average; set and collected locally).

State Income Tax

No state income tax — rental income is not taxed at the state level.

State Capital Gains

No state capital gains tax.

Transfer Tax

Real estate transfer tax: 0.37%.

Assessment Cap

No Proposition 13-style assessment cap; property is reassessed at market value.

Mansion Tax / Rent Control

No statewide mansion tax or statewide rent control.

US citizens & tax residents6

Primary-Home Exclusion

Selling your main home: exclude up to $250k of gain (single) / $500k (married) if you owned and lived there 2 of the last 5 years.

1031 Like-Kind Exchange

A 1031 like-kind exchange defers capital gains tax on investment property; 45 days to identify, 180 to close. Real estate only.

Depreciation Recapture

Residential rentals depreciate over 27.5 years; on sale, recaptured depreciation is taxed up to 25% (Section 1250).

Mortgage Interest Deduction

Mortgage interest is deductible on up to $750k of home debt. The SALT cap rose to $40,000 for 2025-2029 (reverts to $10k in 2030).

Opportunity Zones

Opportunity Zones are now permanent (2025): reinvested capital gains get deferral plus a basis step-up, and are tax-free after 10 years.

Rental Income (Resident)

Rental income is reported on Schedule E; passive-loss rules (Section 469) limit deducting rental losses against other income.

Foreign buyers (non-residents)5

FIRPTA (Foreign Sellers)

FIRPTA: the buyer withholds 15% of the gross sale price when a nonresident sells US property. It is an advance deposit, not the final tax.

Non-Resident Capital Gains

Nonresident sellers pay US capital gains tax (generally 15-20%) on the net gain via Form 1040-NR; FIRPTA withholding is credited.

Non-Resident Rental Tax

Nonresident rental income is taxed at 30% of gross by default, or on net income at graduated rates via a Section 871(d) election (W-8ECI).

Estate Tax (Non-Resident)

Nonresidents get only a $60,000 US estate-tax exemption (vs $13.99M for residents); US property above it is taxed up to 40%. Treaties may help.

ITIN Requirement

Nonresidents without an SSN need an ITIN (Form W-7) to file US tax returns, claim FIRPTA refunds, and report rental income.

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FIRPTA, ITIN & Tennessee property-tax guidance for foreign buyers

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Cooper-Young Real Estate FAQ

Cooper-Young, Memphis, Tennessee shows a mixed profile for investors. Gross yield is 5.1%, prices are about 37% above the city median and 20% below the state median, and values are down 6.4% over the past year. The Red Flag score is 50, with walkability of 62.

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