Murfreesboro, Tennessee
Cost of living, housing, income, commute, climate, and safety — compiled for relocators researching Murfreesboro.
MapsToIt planning snapshot
How much does it cost to live in Murfreesboro?
Murfreesboro planning snapshot: population 168,387, housing index 111 (near the U.S. housing-cost baseline), median home $365,100, median rent $1,376, and income near $76,241. Expect 90°F summer highs, 32°F winter lows, and about 26-minute one-way commutes. Violent-offense rates run about 418.7 per 100k (catalog avg 586.6).
Crime figures may use an older source vintage than housing and income on this page.
- Housing cost index
- 111U.S. avg 100
- Median home value
- $365,100U.S. $303,400
- Median rent
- $1,376U.S. $1,348
- Median income
- $76,241U.S. $78,538
- Unemployment
- 3.0%U.S. 4.2%
- Avg commute
- 26 minCatalog avg 25 min
- Violent crime
- 418.7per 100k · avg 586.6
- Summer high
- 90°FCatalog avg 87°F
Key figures
Each metric shows how Murfreesboro compares with the U.S. baseline (ACS/BLS nationals where available; catalog-city averages for crime, climate, and commute). Income, housing, population, and crime are for the incorporated city (city limits), not the broader metro/MSA — unemployment is county-level (BLS LAUS).
- Population
- 168,387City limits · Census PEP 2024 estimate
As of 2026-09-10 · Census PEP 2024 - Median household income
- $76,241Incorporated place (ACS)
As of 2026-09-10 · ACS 2023 5-yearNear U.S. avg ($78,538)U.S. $78,538 - Housing cost index
- 111ACS home+rent vs U.S. (100 = avg)
As of 2026-09-10 · ACS 2023 5-year11% above U.S. avgU.S. 100 - Median home value
- $365,100City limits (ACS)
As of 2026-09-10 · ACS 2023 5-year20% above U.S. avgU.S. $303,400 - Median rent
- $1,376City limits (ACS)
As of 2026-09-10 · ACS 2023 5-yearNear U.S. avg ($1,348)U.S. $1,348 - Unemployment
- 3.0%County LAUS · not city-only
As of 2026-09-10 · July 2026Near U.S. avg (4.2 pts)U.S. 4.2 pts - Avg commute
- 26 minNear U.S. avg (25 min)U.S. 25 min
- Walk Score
- 2838% below U.S. avgU.S. 45
- Violent crime rate
- 418.7annualized per 100k · citywide
As of 2026-09-10 · 2019 offenses (FBI Table 8 fallback)29% below U.S. avgU.S. 586.6 - Property crime rate
- 2897.3annualized per 100k · citywide
As of 2026-09-10 · 2019 offenses (FBI Table 8 fallback)6% below U.S. avgU.S. 3087.9 - Summer high
- 90°FAs of 2026-09-10 · 1991–2020 NOAA normals3.0°F above U.S. avgU.S. 87°F
- Winter low
- 32°FAs of 2026-09-10 · 1991–2020 NOAA normals2.0°F below U.S. avgU.S. 34°F
- Annual rainfall
- 50.5 inAs of 2026-09-10 · 1991–2020 NOAA normals53% above U.S. avgU.S. 33 in
- Sunny days
- 242As of 2026-09-10 · 1991–2020 NOAA normals10% below U.S. avgU.S. 268
Population trend
Murfreesboro grew 53.7% from 109,572 in 2010 to 168,387 in 2024.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau PEP city/town estimates (2010–2024). Playback steps monthly between annual Census PEP estimates.
Is Murfreesboro expensive compared to the U.S. average?
Compared with the U.S. average, Murfreesboro runs 11 points higher on MapsToIt's ACS housing index. Use that single number as a quick filter, then dig into home and rent cells for the budget you actually need.
- Housing cost index 111 (U.S. 100)
- Median home $365,100 vs U.S. $303,400
- Median rent $1,376 vs U.S. $1,348
How much does housing cost in Murfreesboro?
Budget first around $1,376/month rent or $365,100 purchase prices — both are MapsToIt ACS medians, not listing ask averages. National ACS medians are $1,348 rent and $303,400 home value for context.
- Median home value $365,100
- Median rent $1,376/month
- Median household income $76,241
What is the job market like in Murfreesboro?
Labor-market context for Murfreesboro: unemployment 3.0% and median income $76,241. Those are BLS LAUS (county) and ACS figures — industry mix still matters more than the headline rate alone.
- Unemployment 3.0% (U.S. 4.2%)
- Median income $76,241
How long is the typical commute in Murfreesboro?
Plan on roughly 26 minutes each way in Murfreesboro. Walk Score estimates around 28 shape how car-dependent daily errands feel. Compare that with the 25-minute catalog average before you lock a neighborhood.
- 26 minutes average one-way
- Walk Score 28/100
Is Murfreesboro safer than similar U.S. cities?
Murfreesboro's FBI-derived violent rate (~418.7/100k) sits below the average of mapped MapsToIt cities. Use the figure as a screening signal, then verify the blocks you would actually live on.
- Violent 418.7 per 100k
- Property 2897.3 per 100k
What is the climate like year-round in Murfreesboro?
Murfreesboro's climate profile: 90°F summer peaks, 32°F winter mornings, 50.5" annual rainfall, and 242 sunny days — from the nearest NOAA normals station.
- Summer high 90°F
- Winter low 32°F
- 50.5 in rain · 242 sunny days
Music/tourism hubs and auto manufacturing corridors sit under humid summers. With about 50.5 inches of rain a year, wet-season drainage and mold checks are worth asking about. Average one-way commute time is about 26 minutes, and Walk Score estimates land around 28/100. A recent county unemployment reading near 3.0% suggests a relatively tight local labor market. Violent-offense rates near 418.7 per 100k sit in a mid-to-elevated band versus many peer cities in this catalog.
About 168,387 people live in Murfreesboro, TN. With median income around $76,241 and a cost index of 111, the market reads close to the national housing-cost baseline. Entry home prices around $365,100 still look attainable compared with coastal metros.
Murfreesboro is compact enough that a single wrong neighborhood choice is easy to feel day to day — visit at commute hour before signing. Figures on this page are merged from Census ACS, BLS LAUS, FBI Crime Data Explorer, and NOAA Climate Normals — use them to compare Murfreesboro with nearby alternatives before you relocate.
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Sources
- Census / ACS: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 5-year (Murfreesboro city, 1600000US4751560) — As of 2026-09-10 · ACS 2023 5-year
- BLS: BLS LAUS · Rutherford County, July 2026 — As of 2026-09-10 · July 2026
- Crime: FBI CIUS Table 8 (2019) city offenses known to law enforcement — rates per 100k; CDE API unavailable at enrich time — As of 2026-09-10 · 2019 offenses (FBI Table 8 fallback)
- Climate: NOAA 1991–2020 Monthly Normals (USW00013897 NASHVILLE INTL AP) — As of 2026-09-10 · 1991–2020 NOAA normals
- Population trend: U.S. Census Bureau PEP city/town estimates (2010–2024) — As of 2026-09-10 · Census PEP 2024
Catalog refreshed 2026-09-10