Living in Murfreesboro, North Carolina
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Murfreesboro · Census data 2020–2024
Murfreesboro has 3,170 residents with a median age of 25.7. The median household income is $39,914 (45% lower than the North Carolina median), the median home value is $158,600, the median rent is $1,079/month.
Murfreesboro at a glance
- Population
- 3,170
- Median age
- 25.7State: 39.1
- Median household income
- $39,914State: $72,388
- Median home value
- $158,600State: $288,900
- Median rent
- $1,079/moState: $1,228
- Homeowners
- 54.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 32.7%
- Average commute
- 25 min
Is Murfreesboro a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 45% lower than the state median; an average commute of 25 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 45% lower than the North Carolina median; unemployment of 6.6%; a poverty rate of 39.5%.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in Murfreesboro
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Murfreesboro the median home value is $158,600, 52% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,079 per month, which is 45.6% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,246 a month in housing costs.
Murfreesboro median household income
The median household income in Murfreesboro is $39,914 and the income per person is $18,817. 39.5% of residents live below the poverty line (North Carolina: 13%).
Housing in Murfreesboro: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,338
- Owner-occupied
- 54.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 45.9%
- Vacant
- 17%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1971
- Average household size
- 2.41
Murfreesboro demographics
- Population
- 3,170
- Median age
- 25.7
- Under 18
- 28.3%
- 65 and older
- 15.9%
- Households
- 1,111
- Foreign-born
- 8.2%
- Veterans
- 3.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Murfreesboro ›
Education in Murfreesboro
32.7% of adults 25 and older in Murfreesboro have a bachelor's degree or higher (North Carolina: 35.7%), and 11.7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Murfreesboro
- Unemployment rate
- 6.6%State: 4.7%
- Average commute
- 25 minState: 25 min
- Work from home
- 1.7%
- Drive alone
- 75.3%
- Public transit
- 5.8%
- Walk to work
- 7.1%
- Homes with broadband
- 88%
Murfreesboro vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Murfreesboro | 3,170 | $39,914 | $158,600 | $1,079 |
| Severn | 158 | $62,500 | $120,500 | — |
| Conway | 832 | $36,920 | $106,000 | $594 |
| Winton | 593 | $48,036 | $86,100 | $843 |
| Woodland | 497 | $37,750 | $112,500 | $483 |
| Boykins | 631 | $61,042 | $192,000 | $1,086 |
| Cofield | 300 | $41,250 | $82,100 | $825 |
| Ahoskie | 4,764 | $40,987 | $143,200 | $809 |
| Newsoms | 289 | $57,969 | $164,800 | $1,011 |
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What is the median household income in Murfreesboro, NC?
The median household income in Murfreesboro is $39,914, 45% lower than the North Carolina median of $72,388 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Murfreesboro?
The median home value in Murfreesboro is $158,600, compared with $288,900 in North Carolina.
How much is rent in Murfreesboro?
The median gross rent in Murfreesboro is $1,079 per month, about 45.6% of household income.
Is Murfreesboro, NC a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 45% lower than the state median; an average commute of 25 minutes. Minuses: median household income 45% lower than the North Carolina median; unemployment of 6.6%; a poverty rate of 39.5%.
What is the median age in Murfreesboro?
The median age in Murfreesboro is 25.7 years (North Carolina: 39.1).
How long is the commute in Murfreesboro?
The average commute to work in Murfreesboro is 25 minutes; 1.7% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Murfreesboro?
The unemployment rate in Murfreesboro is 6.6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Murfreesboro?
32.7% of adults in Murfreesboro have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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