The Town FilesMurfreesboro, Tennessee
City in Rutherford County · population 152,769 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $402,100
- Household income
- $80,108
- Jan low / Jul high
- 28° / 89°
- Snow a year
- 2 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 22
- Median age
- 31.6
Murfreesboro is a city of 152,769 people in Rutherford County, Tennessee. The median home is worth $402,100, above the typical Tennessee town ($204,650). It ranks better for young professionals than 98% of Tennessee towns, more vibrant than 98% of Tennessee towns, more walkable than 92% of Tennessee towns.
How Murfreesboro ranks
Percentile among Tennessee towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Tennessee towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Murfreesboro is worth $402,100, above the typical Tennessee town ($204,650). Homes cost about 5.0 times the median household income of $80,108, which is more affordable than 11% of Tennessee towns. Median rent is $1,481 a month. 52.4% of households own their home.
| Housing | Murfreesboro | Typical Tennessee town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $402,100 | $204,650 |
| Median rent | $1,481 | $863 |
| Median household income | $80,108 | $57,917 |
| Home value ÷ income | 5.0× | 3.7× |
| Homeownership | 52.4% | 69.7% |
| Median year built | 2002 | 1980 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.3% | — |
Who lives in Murfreesboro
| People | Murfreesboro | Typical Tennessee town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 31.6 | 40.8 |
| Age 65 and over | 10.6% | 18.4% |
| Under 18 | 23.3% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 43.0% | 18.2% |
| Below the poverty line | 8.8% | 14.2% |
| Veterans | 5.8% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 8.8% | — |
| Work from home | 16.2% | 8.2% |
| Average commute | 26.7 min | 25.9 min |
| Homes with broadband | 93.4% | 88.2% |
Weather in Murfreesboro
July highs average 89.2°F and January lows 27.5°F. About 55.9 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 2.2 inches of snow (typical Tennessee town: 3.5 in). Expect about 48 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 89 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
22 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Murfreesboro since 1950, compared with 16 for the typical Tennessee town. 7 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF4, struck on April 10, 2009 about 1.4 miles from the town center and killed 2. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 2 deaths and 111 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on July 29, 2024.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 63 times; the largest was 3.00 inches on March 26, 1959.
Severe weather in Rutherford County since 1996
Rutherford County has been included in 17 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, tornado, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| February 6, 2026 | Winter Storm | DR-4898: Severe Winter Storm |
| January 24, 2026 | Winter Storm | EM-3635: Severe Winter Storm |
| April 2, 2025 | Severe Storm | EM-3625: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| April 7, 2023 | Severe Storm | DR-4701: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, And Tornadoes |
| April 2, 2020 | Biological | DR-4514: Covid-19 Pandemic |
Jobs and pay in Rutherford County
Rutherford County had 149,355 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $63,681 a year. Unemployment was 2.6% in 2023; in Murfreesboro itself the ACS puts it at 4.3%.
Public schools in Murfreesboro
33 public schools with 28,946 students, about 15.1 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blackman High School | 9-12 | 2,233 | 16.8 |
| Riverdale High School | 9-12 | 2,124 | 12.2 |
| Oakland High School | 9-12 | 1,947 | 14.4 |
| Siegel High School | 9-12 | 1,873 | 15.5 |
| Blackman Middle School | 6-8 | 1,661 | 17.5 |
| Central Magnet School | 6-12 | 1,212 | 17.1 |
| Siegel Middle School | 6-8 | 1,191 | 17.5 |
| Oakland Middle School | 6-8 | 1,151 | 15.1 |
| Blackman Elementary School | PK-5 | 1,068 | 16.7 |
| Overall Creek Elementary | K-6 | 993 | 15.8 |
| Barfield Elementary | PK-5 | 965 | 16.1 |
| Salem Elementary School | PK-6 | 965 | 16.4 |
Towns near Murfreesboro
- Christiana, TN9.3 mi · 4,305 people · home $361,900
- Smyrna, TN10.0 mi · 53,070 people · home $358,300
- La Vergne, TN14.0 mi · 38,719 people · home $309,900
- Nolensville, TN15.7 mi · 13,829 people · home $777,800
- Woodbury, TN19.6 mi · 2,703 people · home $216,400
- Brentwood, TN21.8 mi · 45,373 people · home $1,031,300
- Lebanon, TN24.3 mi · 38,431 people · home $378,400
- Mount Juliet, TN24.4 mi · 39,289 people · home $460,100
Murfreesboro questions
Is Murfreesboro, Tennessee a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Murfreesboro scores better for retirees than 8% of Tennessee towns and quieter than 1%. 10.6% of residents are 65 or older (median age 31.6).
How much does a house cost in Murfreesboro?
The median owner-occupied home in Murfreesboro is valued at $402,100 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $80,108, so homes cost about 5.0 times income. Median rent is $1,481 a month.
What is the weather like in Murfreesboro?
July highs average 89.2°F and January lows 27.5°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 55.9 inches of precipitation a year and 2.2 inches of snow.
Does Murfreesboro get tornadoes?
22 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Murfreesboro since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF4 on April 10, 2009. The typical Tennessee town has had 16.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)