Murfreesboro, NC

North Carolina · Nonmetropolitan · City

3.0 Good / 5.0
2,814 Population
$43,504 Median Income
$153,100 Home Value
$912 Median Rent
59°F Avg Temperature
139 Violent Crime / 100K
31.6 yrs Median Age
31.5% Bachelor's Degree+
3.0
Overall
2.7
Economy
4.7
Affordability
1.0
Safety
3.5
Education

People

Population2,814
Median Age31.6 yrs
Density1,240/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Largest GroupBlack 51.3%

Economy

2.7/5
Median Income$43,504
Per Capita Income$28,050
Unemployment1.7%
Poverty Rate31.9%
County GDP$739M

Housing

4.7/5
Home Value (Census)$153,100
Zillow Value$127,981
Median Rent$912
Ownership RateN/A
HUD Fair Rent (2BR)$1,161

Health

Obesity42.0%
Diabetes14.1%
Depression25.1%
UninsuredN/A
SmokingN/A

Crime

1.0/5
Violent Crime139/100K
Property Crime2,607/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Vehicle Theft69.5/100K

Climate

Avg Temp59°F
Jan / Jul39° / 78°
Rain50 in/yr
Snow3 in/yr
Air QualityAQI 40 (Good)

Education

3.5/5
Bachelor's+31.5%
High School+86.3%
Graduate Degree+N/A
School Quality5.46
Libraries (County)1

Community

2024 VoteR 42% / D 57%
Commute26 min
Work From Home1.5%
BroadbandN/A

How Murfreesboro Compares to the U.S. Average

Median Income$43,504
Home Value$153,100
Median Rent$912
Poverty Rate31.9%
Bachelor's Degree+31.5%
Unemployment1.7%
Violent Crime139.0 /100K
Avg Temperature58.5°F

Population & Age

Total Population2,814
Population Density1,240 per sq mi
Median Age31.6 years
Male45.2%
Female54.8%
Male 45.2%
Female 54.8%

Race & Ethnicity

White 41.6% Black 51.3% Hispanic 1.7% Other 5.4%
White41.6%
Black or African American51.3%
Hispanic or Latino1.7%
Asian0.0%
Other Races5.4%

Language

English Only99.0%
Spanish Speakers1.0%
English 99% Spanish 1%

Social Characteristics

Disability17.9%
Health Insurance92.5%

Income

42% below avg
Median Household Income$43,504
Per Capita Income$28,050
Avg Weekly Wage (County)$951
IRS Avg Adjusted Gross Income$52,956

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment Rate1.7%
Poverty Rate31.9%
Total Establishments (County)366
County GDP$739M

Business & Industry (County)

Restaurants & Accommodation17
Healthcare Facilities28
Retail Stores48
Manufacturing10
Total Establishments366

Industry Mix

Restaurants 17 Healthcare 28 Retail 48 Manufacturing 10

Tax & Cost of Living

IRS Avg AGI$52,956
Avg Property Tax Paid$3,311

Commute & Transportation

Mean Commute Time25.8 min
Work From Home1.5%

Walkability & Transit Scores

Home Values

46% below avg
Median Home Value (Census)$153,100
Zillow Home Value Index$127,981

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Ownership & Housing Stock

Owner-Occupied51.4%

Rental Costs

22% below avg
Median Rent (Census)$912

HUD Fair Market Rent (FY2026)

Studio$932
1 Bedroom$981
2 Bedroom$1,161
3 Bedroom$1,499
4 Bedroom$1,780

Property Tax

Avg Property Tax Paid (IRS)$3,311
Effective Tax Rate (est.)2.16%

Chronic Conditions

Obesity42.0%
Diabetes14.1%
Heart Disease6.6%
High Blood Pressure40.3%
Asthma12.3%
COPD8.4%
Stroke4.4%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking13.6%
Physical Inactivity30.3%
Depression25.1%
Mental Distress (14+ days)19.9%
Physical Distress (14+ days)14.8%

Healthcare Access

Health Insurance Coverage92.5%
Regular Checkup80.1%
Premature Death Rate14,714 per 100K

Food & Exercise Access

Food Environment Index8.2 / 10
Exercise Access22.4%
Healthcare Facilities (County)28
Restaurants (County)17

Violent Crime (per 100,000)

Total Violent Crime139.0 /100K
Murder & Manslaughter0.0 /100K
Rape0.0 /100K
Robbery34.8 /100K
Aggravated Assault104.3 /100K

Property Crime (per 100,000)

Total Property Crime2,606.9 /100K
Burglary1,251.3 /100K
Larceny/Theft1,286.1 /100K
Motor Vehicle Theft69.5 /100K
Arson0.0 per 100K

Traffic & Disaster Safety

Fatal Vehicle Crashes (County, 2022)10

Temperature

39°F Jan 78°F Jul
January Average39°F (4°C)
July Average78°F (26°C)
Annual Average58.5°F

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Precipitation49.6 in
Annual Snowfall2.6 inches

Air Quality (EPA)

AQI Median40.0
AQI CategoryGood

Geography & Location

Elevation84 ft (26 m)
Land Area2.3 sq mi (5.9 km²)
Population Density1,240 per sq mi
Latitude36.4420°
Longitude-77.0977°
County FIPS37131

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 42.5%
D 57%

Democrat +14.5 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+31.5%
High School+86.3%
School Test Score (SEDA)5.46

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 9Nonmetro — Completely rural, not adjacent
Population Density1,240 per sq mi
Land Area2.3 sq mi

Infrastructure & Connectivity

Public Libraries (County)1

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Vehicle Crashes (County)10

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