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TN area data

Murfreesboro, TN

Aggregated across 3 ZIP codes in Murfreesboro.

Population: 124,420 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Murfreesboro, TN is $408,520 — down 0.1% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $455,000 after a median 58 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,658/month. 23 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with winter weather, cold wave, inland flooding the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 8.1% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$408,520

Typical home value

-0.1%

1-year change

58

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$408,520
1-year appreciation
-0.1%
3-year appreciation
+1.9%
5-year appreciation
+20.8%
10-year appreciation
+91.1%
Peak value since 2000 (Mar 2026)
$412,273
House Price Index (state)
484.9 (+0.8% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$455,000
Median list price
$445,994
Median price per sqft
$215
1-year sale-price change
+4.4%
Median days on market
58 days
Homes sold (recent period)
499
For-sale inventory
345
Sale-to-list ratio
99.0%
Active listings
558
1-year forecast
+0.2%
Days to pending
49 days
New listings (monthly)
96

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$1,658/mo
1-year rent change
+2.1%
Studio fair-market rent
$1,585/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,650/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,798/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$2,309/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,799/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Below Average)
91.9 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
13.2¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$11.80/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
7.40%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.73%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
23
Elementary schools
14
Middle schools
2
High schools
6
School districts serving the area
Murfreesboro, Rutherford County
Schools include
Erma Siegel Elementary, Mitchell-Neilson Elementary, Northfield Elementary, McFadden School Of Excellence, Walter Hill Elementary

Source: NCES school directory, 2024-25 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
winter weather, cold wave, inland flooding, lightning, strong wind
Notable hazard ratings (county)
winter weather: Very High · tornado: Relatively High · cold wave: Relatively High · lightning: Relatively High · strong wind: Relatively High · inland flooding: Relatively High
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims (varies by location)
Zone AE
NFIP flood claims on record
167
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 18% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
44.7%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Flood zones vary by property. Look up a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA NFIP flood-insurance claims (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
60.0°F
Average high
70.7°F
Average low
48.7°F
Annual precipitation
58.2 in
Annual snowfall
1.8 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
7b (extreme annual low 5 to 10°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
6.8 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
54,273
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
48,439

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Stones River National Battlefield (1 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
31
Nearest airport
City of Murfreesboro Airport (3 mi)
Nearest major airport
Smyrna Airport (MQY) (7 mi)
Hospitals in or near a typical ZIP here
22
Hospitals include
SAINT THOMAS RUTHERFORD HOSPITAL, VA MIDDLE TENNESSEE HEALTHCARE SYSTEM - MURFREESBORO, TRUSTPOINT HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.5 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.3 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
9
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.3 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data (same ZIP, else within ~40 mi) · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+1,693 tax filers

Source: IRS SOI county-to-county migration (county-level; published with a multi-year lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1995
Housing built before 1970
15.9%
Housing built 2000 or later
41.3%
Median annual property tax
$1,916
Mean commute to work
19 min
Households with broadband internet
80.5%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
128,244
Average weekly wage
$1,273
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Health Care, Administrative Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
3,169

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

MurfreesboroState medianUS median
Typical home value$408,520$269,266$288,527
Median sale price$455,000$315,000$325,000
Median days on market58 days73 days51 days
Typical rent$1,658/mo$1,599/mo$1,809/mo
Median annual property tax$1,916$970$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the typical home value in Murfreesboro, TN?
$408,520.
What is the median sale price in Murfreesboro, TN?
$455,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Murfreesboro, TN?
Median days on market: 58 days.
What is typical rent in Murfreesboro, TN?
Typical rent: $1,658/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Murfreesboro, TN?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: winter weather, cold wave, inland flooding, lightning, strong wind.
Is Murfreesboro, TN in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property across the city. 167 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claims are on record; the most common zone among them is AE. Check a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
What is the wildfire risk in Murfreesboro, TN?
Risk to homes is higher than 18% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Murfreesboro, TN?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Murfreesboro, TN?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Murfreesboro, TN?
23 schools (14 elementary, 2 middle, 6 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is Murfreesboro, TN walkable?
Walkability index: 6.8/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in Murfreesboro, TN?
Regional Price Parity: 91.9 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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