Living in Murfreesboro, Tennessee
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Murfreesboro · Census data 2020–2024
Murfreesboro has 161,445 residents with a median age of 31.6. The median household income is $80,108 (15% higher than the Tennessee median), the median home value is $402,100, the median rent is $1,481/month.
Murfreesboro at a glance
- Population
- 161,445
- Median age
- 31.6State: 38.9
- Median household income
- $80,108State: $69,595
- Median home value
- $402,100State: $286,700
- Median rent
- $1,481/moState: $1,189
- Homeowners
- 52.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 43%
- Average commute
- 27 min
Is Murfreesboro a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 15% higher than the Tennessee median; unemployment of 4.3%; a poverty rate of 8.8%.
Cons: Home values 40% higher than the state median; an average commute of 27 minutes.
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 $402,100, 21% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,481 per month, which is 31.2% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,907 a month in housing costs.
Murfreesboro median household income
The median household income in Murfreesboro is $80,108 and the income per person is $39,784. 8.8% of residents live below the poverty line (Tennessee: 13.8%).
Housing in Murfreesboro: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 66,400
- Owner-occupied
- 52.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 47.6%
- Vacant
- 8.6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 2002
- Average household size
- 2.59
Murfreesboro demographics
- Population
- 161,445
- Median age
- 31.6
- Under 18
- 23.3%
- 65 and older
- 10.6%
- Households
- 60,683
- Foreign-born
- 8.8%
- Veterans
- 5.8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Murfreesboro ›
Education in Murfreesboro
43% of adults 25 and older in Murfreesboro have a bachelor's degree or higher (Tennessee: 31.1%), and 15.3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Murfreesboro
- Unemployment rate
- 4.3%State: 4.7%
- Average commute
- 27 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 16.2%
- Drive alone
- 71.6%
- Public transit
- 0.3%
- Walk to work
- 1.2%
- Homes with broadband
- 93.4%
Murfreesboro vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Murfreesboro | 161,445 | $80,108 | $402,100 | $1,481 |
| Rockvale | 1,611 | $86,404 | $449,500 | — |
| Christiana | 4,777 | $100,683 | $361,900 | — |
| Smyrna | 56,692 | $81,926 | $358,300 | $1,461 |
| La Vergne | 40,243 | $81,313 | $309,900 | $1,805 |
| Eagleville | 999 | $88,317 | $416,700 | $1,354 |
| Nolensville | 15,074 | $177,148 | $777,800 | $2,454 |
| Norene | 137 | $122,054 | $341,700 | — |
| Gladeville | 2,199 | $97,148 | $464,400 | — |
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What is the median household income in Murfreesboro, TN?
The median household income in Murfreesboro is $80,108, 15% higher than the Tennessee median of $69,595 (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 $402,100, compared with $286,700 in Tennessee.
How much is rent in Murfreesboro?
The median gross rent in Murfreesboro is $1,481 per month, about 31.2% of household income.
Is Murfreesboro, TN a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 15% higher than the Tennessee median; unemployment of 4.3%; a poverty rate of 8.8%. Minuses: home values 40% higher than the state median; an average commute of 27 minutes.
What is the median age in Murfreesboro?
The median age in Murfreesboro is 31.6 years (Tennessee: 38.9).
How long is the commute in Murfreesboro?
The average commute to work in Murfreesboro is 27 minutes; 16.2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Murfreesboro?
The unemployment rate in Murfreesboro is 4.3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Murfreesboro?
43% 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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