At a Glance
Median Income
$76,241
$38,087 per capita
Home Value
$365,100
Zillow: $421,928
Median Rent
$1,376/mo
30.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
419/100K
2,897/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
41.1%
93.9% high school+
Unemployment
2.6%
5.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.3%
14.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
62°F
294 sunny days/yr
How Murfreesboro Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Murfreesboro's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Murfreesboro a Good Place to Live?
B
3.4 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Murfreesboro residents earn a median household income of $76,241 , which is 1% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $38,087. The unemployment rate stands at 2.6% (28% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 8,776 business establishments, including 681 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Murfreesboro is $365,100 , 30% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $421,928. Median rent is $1,376/month, with 30.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 91.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 2000.
Safety & Crime
Murfreesboro reports 419 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 10% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,897/100K. The murder rate is 2.7/100K.
Education
41.1% of adults in Murfreesboro hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(22% above the national average).
93.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Murfreesboro has an average annual temperature of 62°F (16°C).
Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 294 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 56.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Data Overview
People
Population157,547
Median Age31.4 yrs
Density2,441/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans5.8%
Economy
A
Median Income$76,241
Per Capita$38,087
Unemployment2.6%
Poverty5.8%
County GDP$27,630M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,225
Housing
B+
Home Value$365,100
Rent$1,376
Ownership53.3%
Zillow$421,928
Housing Units63,219
Rent Burden30.0%
Crime
F
Violent419/100K
Property2,897/100K
Murder2.7/100K
Assault278/100K
Burglary349/100K
Health
Obesity38.3%
Diabetes11.1%
Smoking14.6%
Heart Disease5.2%
Premature Death8,620/100K
Climate
Avg Temp62°F
Sunny Days294/yr
Rain56.0 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation568 ft
Education
A
Bachelor's+41.1%
High School+93.9%
Graduate+13.7%
School Score5.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 60% / D 38%
Commute27 min
Broadband93.9%
Internet Speed194 Mbps
EV Stations36
Libraries8
Did You Know?
Murfreesboro was founded in 1811.
The median home in Murfreesboro was built in 2000.
The nearest airport is Nashville International (24 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.399 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
10.8% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 194 Mbps.
There are 681 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 38 fatal vehicle crashes.
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