Westwood is located just minutes from Graceland, Elvis' famous home.
Suburban living just minutes from Elvis's Graceland
Sitting along Blues Highway and just minutes from Elvis’s home, Graceland, Westwood residents live in the shadow of the great music that has come out of Memphis without being too close to the hustle and bustle of city life. Westwood sports quiet streets and community parks, but the proximity to major motorways means residents can easily get downtown or to the excellent southern food restaurants nearby. At Graceland, Memphis locals and visitors can celebrate the life of the King, but Westwood residents can attend events without planning a long trip.
Brick ranches with a quarter acre of land
Westwood is full of long streets lined with brick ranches listing between $75,000 and $125,000. Streets here lack sidewalks and have carports where people can park their cars off the street. Trees are sporadic, with some yards featuring plenty of shade and others remaining more open. Some people mark their properties with chain-link fences, while others don’t, which is all to say that residents in Westwood customize their properties to fit their needs. Depending on the part of the neighborhood, some homeowners can enjoy a quarter of an acre of land.
Wide Single Story Ranch Homes are Common in Westwood.
Most homes in Westwood opt for carports over garages.
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Wings along Blues Highway and BBQ by Graceland
Blues Highway to the east of Westwood is lined with fast-food chains for a quick meal option, but residents can also find plenty of local wings joints, like Rayford’s All In One Hot Wings and Don Don’s Hot Wings. KC Southern Fried Rice serves Polish sausages, fried catfish and fried rice bowls. At Marlowe’s Ribs and Restaurant, people enjoy Southern classics like pulled pork barbeque and brisket, but the restaurant also features a fleet of pink limos that shuttle guests between the restaurant and Graceland. Safeway is off Blues Highway, just 2 miles from the neighborhood. Four miles away in Whitehaven Plaza Shopping Center, people can shop at Aldi. Southland Town Center features a Kroger, just 5 miles from Westwood.
Located just east of Westwood, Marlowe's Ribs & Restaurant was one of Elvis' favorite spots.
Most restaurants in Westwood are small independently owned like Rayfords All-N-1 Hot wings.
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Elvis Week in August and RiverArtsFest in October
Every August, Graceland honors the King with Elvis Week—a week of celebrations and activities for tourists and Memphis locals. Graceland opens exclusive tours of Elvis’s house, allowing visitors to dive deeper into his personal life. For entertainment, people can watch Elvis impersonator and tribute artist contests and watch a live band perform to footage of Elvis. Because Westwood is so close to downtown Memphis, people can also attend festivals and concerts in the city, like RiverArtsFest. This October weekend event features over 200 artists, offers hands-on activities for kids and provides artistic demonstrations. Delta Fair and Music Festival lasts for ten days in September and showcases national and regional musicians. Locals can participate in a number of competitions, including those for livestock, photography, cooking and pageantry.
AP and CTE classes at Westwood's schools
Students in Westwood can attend Ford Road Elementary School for preschool through fifth grade. Chickasaw Middle School serves students sixth through eighth grade and offers career technical education (CTE). At Mitchell High School, students can take dual enrollment and Advanced Placement (AP) classes. All three schools receive a C-minus from Niche.
Chickasaw Middle School is a part of Shelby County Public Schools.
Mitchell High School is a public high school with 400 students in grades 9-12.
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Community centers and state parks available to Westwood residents
In the heart of the community, Westwood Park features an outdoor pool and the Charles E. Powell Westwood Community Center, where locals can use the indoor basketball courts and gym. The playground pavement here is painted in fun shapes and colors for a more colorful play experience. Otis Reading Park’s playground has popular pavement games like four square painted directly on the blacktop. T.O. Fuller State Park has over 8 miles of trails, with some paved and some offering biking opportunities. Visitors and locals can take advantage of the park’s campsites.
The Charles E. Powell Community Center Provides Westwood with Classes, Camps, and Athletic Opportunities.
T.O Fuller State Park is comprised of 1,138 acres of hardwood forest.
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Westwood is serviced by MATA busses.
Residents can take the bus down Blues Highway
While Westwood’s neighborhoods might feel less walkable without sidewalks, residents can take the buses along Blues Highway to get to grocery stores and restaurants. I-55 runs to the north of the neighborhood and connects to I-69, which people can take to downtown Memphis. The nearest medical center is Methodist South Hospital, just 4.5 miles from Westwood. Neighborhood residents don’t have to travel far to be skybound, with Memphis International Airport 8.6 miles away.
Westwood is Tucked Into the Furthest Southwest Corner of the State of Tennessee.
Some train traffic through northern Westwood
Train tracks do run along the northern portion of the neighborhood, so residents may hear the trains as they pass.
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Parks in this Area
Western Park
Baseball/Softball
Trails
Playground
Westwood Park
Basketball
Pool
Trails
Dalstrom Park
Grills
Picnic Area
Trails
T. O. Fuller State Park
Camping
Trails
Events
Roosevelt Park
Football
Parking Lot
Community Center
O.L. Cash Park
Baseball/Softball
Basketball
Picnic Area
Alonzo Weaver Park
Baseball/Softball
Picnic Area
Tennis
Boxtown Park
Baseball/Softball
Basketball
Grills
Transit
Airport
Memphis International
15 min drive
Bus
Third & Rollins
Bus
Levi & Hammett
Bus
Peebles & Horn Lake Rd
Bus
Peebles & Meadowbrook
Bus
Double Tree & Shadowline
Bus
Peebles & New Horn Lake
Bus
Third & Blanche
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Westwood
US
Homicide
9
4
Sexual Assault
6
4
Assault with Weapon
9
4
Robbery
6
4
Burglary
5
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
4
4
Larceny
3
4
Crime Score
6
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Westwood, Memphis sell after 44 days on the market compared to the national average of 47 days. The average sale price for homes in Westwood, Memphis over the last 12 months is $103,160, consistent with the average home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
17,230
Median Age
39
Population Density
2 ppl/acre
Population under 18
27.9%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
20.9%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$34,508
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$49,491
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
84.9%
College Graduates
10.8%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
3%
% Population in Labor Force
51.1%
Below the national average
65.1%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
55''
Average Winter Low Temperature
34°F
Average Summer High Temperature
92°F
Annual Snowfall
4''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
21/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
3/ 100
Minimal Transit
Transit Score®
19/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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